2023 Fairfax County Election: NoVA Senate Races To Watch

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Fairfax County voters will cast ballots in the general election for candidates running for seats in the Virginia Senate. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Among the districts up for grabs in Fairfax County were Senate Districts 35, 37 and 38.

In the 35th Senate District, Sen. Dave Marsden (D) is running against Mark Vafiades (R). Kenneth D. "Ken" Reid (R) is running against Saddam Azlan Salim (D) in the 37th District. District 38 candidates are Matthew J. "Matt" Lang (R) and Jennifer B. Boysko (D).

The races are key for the Democrats' hopes of holding on to the party's majority in that Chamber. Republicans control the House of Delegates.

How to Vote on Election Day

Visit your assigned polling place during voting hours to cast a ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Voting hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can find your polling place on the Virginia Department of Elections citizen portal. Precinct lists and maps are available from the Fairfax County Office of Elections.

Like in-person early voting, an acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person on Election Day. Provisional ballots are an alternative to voters without an ID at their polling place.

Mail-in ballots can be returned by mail, in person or drop box. A ballot drop box is available until 7 p.m. Nov. 7 front of the Fairfax County Government Center 24/7 under video surveillance. Ballot drop boxes will also be provided during voting hours at early voting sites and at all polling places from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7.

Ballots may also be delivered in person to the Fairfax County Office of Elections during office hours, which are typically 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Where To Find Election Results

Unofficial election results will start to come in after polls close at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 on the Virginia Department of Elections website. Follow Patch on Election Day for live coverage of local and state election results.

For more information about the upcoming election or voting in Fairfax County, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections.

RELATED:

• 2023 Candidate Profile: Dave Marsden Running For Senate District 35
• 2023 Candidate Profile: Mark Vafiades Running For Senate District 35
• Ken Reid Running For Virginia Senate In New 37th District: Profile
• Saddam Salim Running For Virginia Senate In New 37th District: Profile
• Matthew Lang Running For Virginia Senate In 38th District: Profile
• Jennifer Boysko Running For Virginia Senate In 38th District: Profile