Early Voting For June Democratic Party Primary Begins: What To Know

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Early voting for the June 17 Democratic Party primary in Virginia begins 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. Fairfax County voters will be able to cast ballots in person at three locations through Saturday, June 14.

May 2 – June 14

• Fairfax County Government Center: 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Room 2-3; weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays, June 7 and 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Mount Vernon Governmental Center: 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria; weekdays, 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays, June 7 and 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• North County Governmental Center: 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston; weekdays: 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays June 7 and 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Voters will be able to cast ballots at 13 additional voting centers, which open on June 7.

June 7 - June 14

• Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke; weekdays, 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville; weekdays, 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria; weekdays, 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m..
• Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls; weekdays, 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Jim Scott Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax; weekdays, 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon; weekdays, 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Lorton Community Center, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton; weekdays, 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Mason Governmental Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale; weekdays, 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• McLean Governmental Center, 1437 Balls Hill Road,McLean; weekdays, 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Sully Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, weekdays, 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Thomas Jefferson Library, 7415 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church; weekdays, 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church; weekdays, 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• West Springfield Governmental Center, 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield; weekdays, 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

What’s on the Ballot

Last week, 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 John J. Reid II as the sole GOP candidate.

Lieutenant Governor - Democratic Party

• Levar Marcus Stoney
• Babur B. Lateef
• Aaron R. Rouse
• Victor R. Salgado
• Ghazala 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.

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.

Abigail Spanberger is the Democratic Party’s candidate in the governor’s race.

Although all 100 seats in the House of Delegates are up for election in November, all of the Democratic candidates representing Fairfax County do not have Democratic challenges, so they will not be on the June 17 ballot.

See a sample ballot for the Democratic Primary for Fairfax County voters.

Below is information on how to vote in Fairfax County

Early Voting Wraps Up

In Fairfax County early in-person voting happens May 2 through June 14 at 16 locations. An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is Friday, June 6. The request must be received by the registrar's office by 5 p.m. First ballots will be mailed out on May 2.

Ballots can be returned by mail, at early voting locations during voting hours, in person at polling places from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, or by drop box. In Fairfax County, there is a ballot drop box at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway.

Voter Registration and Primary Day Voting

The deadline to register to vote in the June 17 primary or update an address on an existing voter registration is 5 p.m. on May 27. Same-day registration is available between May 28 and June 17, giving voters the option to cast a provisional ballot. Voters may ask to complete same-day registration at an early voting site or polling place.

To vote on Election Day, visit your assigned polling place between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person. More information for Fairfax County voters is available online.