Politics & Government
VA Senate 40th District Primary: Favola Vs. DeVita For Arlington Seat
The primary election for Virginia state Senate District 40 and other races will be held in Arlington on Tuesday. Here's what to know.
ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County voters will cast ballots in the Democratic primary election for the 40th District of the state Senate and other primary races on Tuesday, June 20. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
All Arlington registered voters can cast a ballot in the Democratic primaries. No Republican primary elections are being held in Arlington.
Two candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the Senate's 40th District: incumbent Barbara Favola and trial lawyer James DeVita.
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Because of mandated redistricting that happened after the 2020 Census, Virginia's legislative district maps have been redrawn. Redistricting placed Favola in the state's new 40th Senate District, which represents about 85 percent of Arlington and no other jurisdictions.
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-39) represents the remaining part of Arlington. He is not being challenged in the Democratic primary.
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How to Vote on Election Day
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, June 20. 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.
The deadline to register to vote or update your address was May 30. Voters who register after the May 30 registration and will be allowed to cast a provisional ballot on Election Day. You can check your registration status on the Virginia Department of Elections citizens portal.
A Note On Early Voting
Early voting wrapped up Saturday, June 17. For those who requested a mail-in ballot, it must be returned in person by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 or postmarked on or before June 20. The mail must be received by the Arlington County Department of Elections before noon on Friday, June 23.
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 June 20 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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