Election Day Is Tuesday in Fairfax City

FAIRFAX CITY, VA -- Registered voters in the City of Fairfax will cast their ballots Tuesday, May 3 in a General Election for Mayor (one position), City Council (six positions) and School Board (five positions).

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Sample ballots are available online and from the General Registrar’s Office.

On the ballot are (click on the links to read more about each candidate on their site):

Mayor

• Thomas "A" Ammazzalorso
• R. Scott Silverthorne

City Council (Don't see a link to your campaign? Please email it to: maryann.barton@patch.com, and we'll add it!)

• Michael J. DeMarco
• Jeffrey C. Greenfield
• Nancy Fry Loftus
• David L. Meyer
• Janice B. Miller
• Eleanor D. "Ellie" Schmidt
• Jon R. Stehle, Jr.

School Board

• Jon A. Buttram
• Carolyn S. Pitches
• Robert M. Reinsel
• M. "Toby" Sorensen
• Mitch A. "Sut" Sutterfield
• Iain L. D. Williamson

At the city’s six polling locations, voter parking and polls will be clearly marked. Polling locations will be in use for other purposes, such as schools, daycare, church services or government services, so voters are reminded to travel carefully in these areas.

Find your polling place here.

Voters must show a photo ID in order to vote. Those without ID may obtain a free voter ID at the Sisson House (adjacent to City Hall) during regular business hours, as well as during voting hours May 3. Those without ID will be required to provide a copy of acceptable ID to the Electoral Board by noon May 6.

After polls close, preliminary election results will be posted when available on Cityscreen-12, the city TV station, as well as on the city website and the Virginia State Board of Elections website.

Need more information? Call 703-385-7890 or email: Registrar@ fairfaxva.gov.