The Virginia Department of Elections has called a primary election to nominate Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives and local offices. Because Virginia holds open primaries, voters may choose either a Democratic or a Republican ballot, but not both.
Early in-person voting for the Aug. 4 dual primary begins Thursday, June 18, advancing by one day statewide due to the observance of the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 19. Voters must present a Virginia driver’s license, U.S. passport or another acceptable form of identification, or be prepared to sign an ID confirmation statement.
The City of Alexandria is located entirely within Virginia's 8th Congressional District.
Key Dates, Locations and Deadlines
Early in-person voting runs June 18 through Aug. 1. The primary location is the Office of Voter Registration & Elections, 132 N. Royal St., Suite 100. A satellite location will also open at the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St.
Voting dates and times vary by location:
The Royal Street Office: Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The office will be closed June 19 and July 3.
Extended and Weekend Hours (Royal Street): Sunday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, July 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, July 28, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday, July 30, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (5005 Duke St.): Open for four select dates only: Sunday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The deadline to register to vote or request a mail-in ballot is July 24 at 5 p.m. Same-day provisional registration is available after this date.
Location on Election Day, Aug. 4:
Voters must vote at their assigned precinct polling place, which will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
What is on the Ballot?
Only offices with more than one candidate will appear on the primary ballots. Voters can verify their registration status and find their assigned polling place online at elections.virginia.gov.
U.S. House of Representatives (8th District): The Democratic primary features a five-way race among incumbent Donald S. Beyer Jr., Mo Seifeldein, Michael Christian Duffin, Adam M. Dunigan and Lorena Thorne Bruner. The Republican Party is not holding a primary for this seat.
U.S. Senate (Statewide): The Republican ballot features a three-way statewide race among Bert Mizusawa, Kim Farington and David E. Williams. The Democratic Party is not holding a primary for this seat.
Voting by Mail
Any registered voter may request a mail-in ballot. However, the application must specify a party choice for ballot processing. The deadline to request a mail ballot is 5 p.m. July 24.
Returned ballots must be postmarked by Aug. 4 and received by noon Aug. 7. Secure drop boxes are available 24 hours a day outside the Office of Voter Registration & Elections, at early voting sites during voting hours, and at all polling places on Election Day before 7 p.m.
Voters can find the official voting information, tracking options, and drop box locations on the City of Alexandria Elections Page. https://www.alexandriava.gov/Elections