02-05-2025
Early voting begins for Virginia Democratic primaries: What to know before heading to the polls
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. () — Early voting for the 2025 Virginia Democratic primaries kicked off May 2 in Fairfax County, as the party searches for a new candidate to replace Lieutenant Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
This year's primaries will determine who will potentially fill the seats for lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Officials noted that there will not be a Republican primary in Fairfax County because there is only one GOP candidate for each office on the November ballot. This comes after the Fairfax County Supervisor for health reasons.
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On Thursday, the Republican Party of Virginia , saying in part;
'All the attention in this race should be on the extremism of Virginia Democrats and their far-left vision for our Commonwealth. Our focus remains on the future, and we will dedicate every effort to supporting our nominees and making the case for why Virginians need more common-sense conservative leadership.'
In November, voters will cast ballots for these statewide offices, as well as the governor, and seats in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Fairfax County Government Center | 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Room 2/3
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays on June 7 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mount Vernon and North County Governmental Centers
Mount Vernon | 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria
North County| 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston
On weekdays, both voting centers will open from 1-7 p.m., and on Saturdays, June 7 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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During the early voting period, voters can cast their ballots at libraries and community centers across the county.
Libraries: Burke Centre, Centreville Regional, Great Falls, Herndon Fortnightly, Tysons-Pimmit and Thomas Jefferson
Community Centers: Franconia, Lorton, Mason, McLean, Sully, West Springfield and Jim Scott
Officials said an additional 13 locations will open on June 7.
Election day will be held on June 17, and polls will open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Voters must cast their ballots at their . When voting in person, all voters must show a , according to the Virginia law.
Voters who do not have an ID can sign an ID Confirmation Statement and cast a regular ballot.
All ballot drop boxes will be available during voting hours. A 24/7 drop box is located outside the Fairfax County Government Center.
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