Early Voting For June Democratic Primary Begins: What To Know

MANASSAS, VA — Early voting for the June 17 Democratic Party primary in Virginia started on Friday, May 2. Voters will choose which candidate in the lieutenant governor and attorney general races will represent the Democratic Party in the Nov. 5 general election.

Voters are not registered by party in Virginia, so any registered voter can cast a ballot in the Democratic Party primary. City of Manassas voters will be able to cast ballots in person at three locations through Saturday, June 14.

Governors cannot serve consecutive terms in Virginia, which means Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin was not eligible to run again. Lieutenant governors and attorneys general can serve consecutive terms.

What’s on the Ballot

Lieutenant Governor - Democratic Party

• Levar Marcus Stoney
• Babur B. Lateef
• Aaron R. Rouse
• Victor R. Salgado
• Shazala F. Hashmi
• Alexandre J. Bastani

Attorney General - Democratic Party

• Shannon L. Taylor
• Jay C. Jones

What's Not On The June 17 Ballot

In November, voters will vote for the next governor, attorney general and their local representative to the Virginia House of Delegates. Some races already have candidates set for the general election ballot.

Abigail Spanberger is the Democratic Party’s candidate in the governor’s race. Former Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney had sought a run for governor but instead opted to run for lieutenant governor.

The Republican candidates on the November ballot in the governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general races are Winsome Earle-Sears, John J. Reid II and Jason Miyares, respectively.

Earle-Sears, the current lieutenant governor, is the sole Republican nominee for governor. There will not be a Republican primary, as the campaigns of Dave LaRock and Amanda Chase did not advance due to campaign filing requirements.

The Virginia Republican Party canceled its primary for the lieutenant governor after Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity dropped out of the race due to health reasons. This left former conservative radio host Reid as the sole GOP candidate.

Miyares, the current attorney general, is the party's nominee for that office.

Although all 100 seats in the House of Delegates are up for election in November, the City of Manassas' delegate, Michelle Maldonado, does not face a Democratic primary challenger. That means the race will not be on the June 17 ballot.

How to Vote

Voting is available through the in-person early voting location, mail-in ballot, or in-person voting at your assigned polling place on Election Day. An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person.

In the City of Manassas, the Voter Registration office (next to City Hall at 9025 Center St., Manassas, VA) serves as the early voting location. Early voting is offered May 2 to June 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. The office is closed on May 26 for Memorial Day. In addition to weekdays, early voting is offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 and 14. The last day to vote early in person is June 14.

Voter registration is available through May 27, but same-day registration is available through Election Day by casting a provisional ballot. Residents can register online, download an application and mail or bring it to 9025 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110, or register in person at 9025 Center Street, Manassas, VA, 20110.

Mail-in ballots may be requested by June 6. Residents can apply online, by mail or email to absentee@manassasva.gov, by calling 703-257-8230 for a mailed application, or in person at 9025 Center Street, Manassas Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To vote in person on Election Day, visit your assigned polling place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 17. Voters may find information about polling places in the City of Manassas or check your polling place online.

Important dates for the June 17 election cycle:

• May 2 – Early voting begins.
• May 27 – Deadline to register to vote and cast a regular ballot.
• May 28 – Same-day registration begins. Anyone registering and voting at the same time will have to cast a provisional ballot.
• June 6 – Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail or online.
• June 14 – Last day of early voting.
• June 17 – ELECTION DAY
• June 20 – All mailed ballots must be received by the general registrar’s office by noon.
• June 23 – Deadline for local electoral board to certify provisional ballots.
• July 1 – State Board of Elections certifies results.