Arlington Co. Board Primary Election Results: Takis Karantonis Wins

ARLINGTON, VA — With all precincts reporting votes, Takis Karantonis is the projected winner of the Democratic nomination in the race for an at-large seat on the Arlington County Board, and will be on the ballot in November.

Incumbent Karantonis was being challenged by attorney James A. DeVita. As the primary winner, he will face three independent candidates in the Nov. 4 general election — Audrey Clement, Carlos De Castro Pretelt and Jeramy Lee Olmack.

With 54 of 54 precincts reporting, here are the unofficial results for the Democratic Primary in the Arlington County Board race:

• James A. DeVita: 8,997 (35.86%)
• Takis Karantonis: 16,091 (64.14%)

Arlington voters also cast ballots for three Democrats vying to represent 1st District residents in Richmond — incumbent Del. Patrick A. Hope, Arjoon Srikanth and Sean Phillip Epstein.

Statewide, voters cast ballots in the lieutenant governor and attorney general races on Tuesday.

Related: Lt. Governor, Attorney 2025 Primary Election: Candidates

In April, the Virginia Republican Party cancelled its primary in the lieutenant governor’s after Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity dropped out due to health reasons. This left former conservative radio host John J. Reid II as the sole GOP candidate in that race.

To get the latest results in Tuesday's Democratic primary, visit the Virginia Board of Elections.

The Republican candidates joining Reid on the November ballot are Winsome Earle-Sears and Jason Miyares, who are running in the governor and attorney general races, respectively.

Abigail Spanberger is the Democratic Party’s candidate in the governor’s race.

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