Alexandria Voter Guide: General Election Candidates, How To Vote

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Early voting is kicking off Friday, Sept. 22 for the Nov. 7, 2023 general election in Alexandria, which will feature state legislative races.

City of Alexandria voters will decide races for Virginia House 3rd District, Virginia House 4th District, Virginia House 5th District and Senate 39th District. Your Virginia House district will depend on which area of Alexandria you live in.

Precincts in the 3rd House District are 202 George Mason School, 203 Charles Barrett Center, 204 Blessed Sacrament Church, and 206 Alexandria City High School.

Precincts in the 4th House District are 208 NOVA Arts Center, 209 James K. Polk School, 210 Ferdinand T. Day School, 303 Beatley Library, 305 John Adams School, 306 William Ramsay Center, 307 South Port Apartments and 309 Olympus Condo.

Precincts in the 5th House District are 101 Ladrey Senior Building, 102 City Hall, 103 Lyles Crouch School, 104 Durant Center, 105 Lee Center, 106 Cora Kelly-Chick Armstrong Center, 107 Mt. Vernon Center, 108 George Washington School, 109 Fire Dept. Headquarters, 110 Charles Houston Center, 111 Potomac Yard, 201 Naomi L. Brooks School, 205 G.W. Masonic Temple, 207 Temple Beth El Synagogue, 211 AlexRenew, 302 Patrick Henry Center, 304 Tucker School and 308 Cameron Station.

You can confirm your precinct and legislative districts on the Virginia Department of Elections citizen portal.

What's on the Ballot

Member, Senate of Virginia 39

Sophia Moshasha - Republican

Adam P. Ebbin - Democrat

Member, House of Delegates 3

Alfonso H. Lopez - Democrat

Major Mike Webb - Independent

Member, House of Delegates 4

Charniele L. Herring - Democrat

Member, House of Delegates 5

Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker - Democrat

How to Vote Early

In-person early voting begins Friday, Sept. 22 and continues through 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Here are the locations and times:

Office of Voter Registration & Elections, 132 N. Royal St., Suite 100

• Monday through Friday, 8 a.m–5 p.m., starting Friday, Sept. 22
• Saturday, Oct. 28, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 2, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St.

• Friday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 30, 1 p.m.–7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 31, 1 p.m.–7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.–7 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 2, 1 p.m.–7 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 3, 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person in Virginia. Voters who do not present this ID can cast a provisional ballot. Examples of acceptable ID are a driver's license, current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or another government document with the voter’s name and address.

A mail-in ballot is another option. Applications to request a mail-in ballot are due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 27. Completed ballots must be returned to the Office of Voter Registration & Elections by 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 or postmarked by Nov. 7 and received by the Office of Elections by noon on Nov. 13.

To request a mail-in ballot, visit vote.elections.virginia.gov, download an application online or call the Office of Voter Registration & Elections at 703-746-4050.

Mail-in ballots can be returned by mail, in person or drop box. A secure ballot drop box is available 24/7 until 7 p.m. Nov. 7 in front of the Office of Voter Registration & Elections. Ballot drop boxes will also be provided during early voting hours at Beatley Library and at all polling places from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7.

As part of a new Virginia law, mail-in ballots must include the last four digits of the voter's Social Security number and birth year instead of the previous witness signature requirement.

How to Register to Vote or Update Voter Registration

Oct. 16 is the deadline for voter registration or updating an existing voter registration (such as an address change). The deadline is 11:59 p.m. online and 5 p.m. in person. The easiest way to register or check your registration is online at vote.elections.virginia.gov by Oct. 16.

City of Alexandria residents may also download an application, complete it on the computer, print it out, sign it and mail it to Office of Voter Registration and Elections, 132 North Royal, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA. 22314.

Voters who do not update their registration before the Oct. 16 deadline can cast a provisional ballot on Election Day through the same-day registration process.

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. A precinct map is also available from the Office of Voter Registration and 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.

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 the City of Alexandria, visit www.alexandriava.gov/Elections.