VA Senate District 37 Election: Petersen, Salim Vie For Open Seat

FAIRFAX, VA — Fairfax voters will be casting ballots on Tuesday in the 2023 Democratic Party primary. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Any voter still in line at 7 p.m. will still be able to vote.

A lot of the attention in the lead-up to Tuesday's primary has been on the candidates running for the District 37 seat in the Virginia Senate. Incumbent Sen. Chap Petersen is running against Saddam Azlan Salim.

With the redrawn Senate district lines going into effect this year, both candidates will be running in the new 37th District, which includes Fairfax City, as well as all or parts of Vienna, Dunn Loring, Merrifield, Oakton, Fair Oaks, Tysons, and Falls Church.

The primary winner will go on to face Republican Ken Reid, who announced his candidacy in April, in the November general election.

For residents of the Dranseville District, Jimmy Bierman and David Fiske are running to succeed outgoing Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust, who announced last August he would not be seeking reelection in the upcoming general election.

The Democrat who wins the Dranseville supervisor's race on Tuesday will face Republican Puneet Ahluwalia in the November general election.

Voters will also be picking candidates running in the sheriff, commonwealth's attorney, and the chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors races. Residents

Voting Requirements And Registration

Fairfax County voters can check their registration status and find their polling place via the Fairfax County Board of Elections' Citizen Portal. Absentee ballots can also be dropped off at any polling place or the permanent Ballot Drop Box outside the Fairfax County Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway. More information about voting in Fairfax City and Falls Church is available online.

The Democratic Party primary is open to all registered voters in Fairfax County, even those who identify themselves as Republicans or independents.

Below are the races and candidates on the ballot in Fairfax City, Falls Church, and Vienna, as well as the Merrifield and Tysons areas for the June 20 Democratic Party Primary.

Board of Supervisors

Chairman:

• Jeff McKay
• Lisa Downing

Dranesville District:

• Jimmy Bierman
• David Fiske

Commonwealth Attorney:

• Steve Descano
• Ed Nutall

Sheriff:

• Stacey Kincaid
• Kelvin Garcia

Related:

• J.C. 'Chap' Petersen Running In June 20 Democratic Primary: Profile
• Saddam Azlan Salim Running In June 20 Democratic Primary: Profile
• Petersen Campaign Fund Tops $1M Compared To Challenger Salim's $188K
• Deadline Passes; No Lawsuit Filed By Petersen Campaign Against Salim
• Chap Petersen Campaign Threatens To Sue Opponent Salim Over Websites
• Democrats Petersen, Salim Tell Personal Stories To Define Who They Are
• Petersen Outraises 2 Primary Opponents In Virginia Senate Race: VPAP
• Petersen Touts Advocacy For Children, Elderly, Small Business
• Salim Defeats Petersen In Fairfax Democratic Committee Straw Poll Vote
• Yalowitz Drops Out Of 37th Senate Race, Leaving Petersen Facing Salim
• Petersen Touts Record, Looks To Step Into Leadership Role In VA Senate
• Erika Yalowitz Third Democrat Running For VA Senate In 37th District
• Saddam Azlan Salim To Challenge Chap Petersen In June 20 Primary
• Gun Control, Reproductive Rights Top Priorities For Senate Candidate