Politics & Government
Abortion Top Issue In Senate, House Races: Arlington Elections 2023
Voters in Arlington are going to the polls on Tuesday to vote in state Senate and House of Delegate elections, along with local races.
ARLINGTON, VA — Candidates in Tuesday's general election are facing opposition in three out of the five seats up for grabs in the General Assembly that represent parts of Arlington. In the election, polls will be open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Among the Senate races in Arlington, Barbara Favola, a Democrat, is running against David Henshaw, a Republican for the 40th District. In the 39th Senate District, which represents a small part of Arlington, Adam P. Ebbin, a Democrat, is running against Sophia C. Moshasha, a Republican.
For the House of Delegates, Alfonso H. Lopez, a Democrat, is running against Major Mike Webb, an independent for the 3rd House District.
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Del. Patrick Hope (D) is running unopposed for re-election to the 1st House District. Adele Y. McClure, a Democrat, is running unopposed for the newly created 2nd House District.
One voter said he voted for the Democratic slate, including Favola and Hope, because he believes the party is headed in the right direction
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"I’m sort of a moderate, always have been. In fact, early on in my life, I was a Republican," the voter said. "But it seems to me the Republicans are in a bit of disarray because they don't have real leadership leading the party. I’m swaying to the Democrats to get a more moderate type of approach."
Heading into Tuesday's election, Republicans hold a 52-48 majority in the House of Delegates, while Democrats hold a 22-17 majority in the Senate, with one seat vacated by a Republican.
Another Arlington voter, Jeffrey Vandall, said that with the state legislature up for grabs, "it was really important to make sure we balance it out with the governor to make sure they don’t enact a lot of restrictions on abortion."
"I know in Arlington, it’s pretty safe for the Democrats. But you just have to get out there and vote to make sure," Vandall said.
Another Arlington resident, who declined to say who he voted for, said abortion was his No. 1 issue, followed by law and order, when he cast his ballot on Tuesday.
How to Vote on Election Day
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7. To check your polling place, visit the Virginia Department of Elections citizens portal.
To see a polling places, visit the Arlington County Department of Elections website. An acceptable form of identification is required to vote in person.
A Note On Early Voting
For those who requested a mail-in ballot, it must be returned in person by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 or postmarked on or before Nov. 7. The mail must be received by the Arlington County Department of Elections before noon on Friday, Nov. 10.
Mail-in ballots may be returned by mail, at drop boxes across the county, and on Election Day at polling places between 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where to Find Election Results
Unofficial election results will start to come in after polls close at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 on the Virginia Department of Elections website. Follow Patch on Election Day for live coverage of Arlington County primary election results.
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