Politics & Government
GOP, Democratic Primaries Set for Tuesday
Republican primaries set for U.S. Senate race and 11th congressional district, Democratic primaries set for 8th congressional district.
Northern Virginians head to the polls on Tuesday, June 12 to vote in the Republican primaries for the U.S. Senate race in Virginia and the 11th congressional district and a Democratic primary for the 8th congressional district.
Republican Primary - Senate
In the Senate Republican Party Primary, voters across the state will choose among , , and . The winner will run against Democrat .
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Republican Primary - Eleventh Congressional District
In a Republican Party Primary in the 11th congressional district, voters will choose between and . The winner of the primary will face Democratic Congressman Gerald Connolly. Independent Mark Gibson is also running in the 11th District. He is required to gather 1,000 signatures to get onto the November ballot. The deadline is Tuesday.
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Congressional Boundaries have Shifted
Congressional district boundaries in Virginia have shifted due to population changes noted in the 2010 Census. The 8th district now includes less of the Lorton area and less of the McLean area, but added some areas near Reston. The 10th district no longer represents areas north of Warrenton to Front Royal, but added some areas around Oakton and Burke. The 11th district no longer represents areas near Mount Vernon, Lorton and west of Burke, but added parts of Reston and Centreville.
Here are links to maps from the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) showing the new and old maps:
Some voting locations have also changed. If you're unsure where to go to vote, you can plug in your address on the State Board of Elections website.
FAQ
Q: Where do I vote?
A: Find your polling place at the State Board of Elections.
Q: Am I registered to vote?
A. Find out at the State Board of Elections.
Q: If my precinct is holding both a Republican and a Democratic primary, may I vote in both?
A: No
Q: What time are the polls open?
A. The hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information about the primaries on Tuesday, visit the Prince William County election website.
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