Politics & Government
GOP, Democratic Primaries Set for Tuesday
Republican primaries for U.S. Senate, Congress races.
Northern Virginians head to the polls on Tuesday, June 12 to vote in Republican primaries for the U.S. Senate race in Virginia and the 11th congressional district and a Democratic primary for the 8th congressional district.
Republican Primary - Senate
In the Senate Republican Party Primary, voters across the state will choose among , , and . The winner will run against Democrat .
Find out what's happening in Restonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Republican Primary - 11th Congressional District
In a Republican Party Primary in the 11th congressional district, voters will choose between and . The winner of the primary will face Democratic Congressman Gerald Connolly. Independent Mark Gibson is also running in the 11th District. He is required to gather 1,000 signatures to get onto the November ballot. The deadline is Tuesday.
Find out what's happening in Restonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Reston, in the 8th (Represented by Democrat Jim Moran) the last 10 years, is now in the 11th District.
Congressional district boundaries in Virginia have shifted due to population changes noted in the 2010 Census.
Here are links to maps from the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) showing the new and old maps:
10th Congressional District Map
11th Congressional District Map
Some voting locations have also changed. If you're unsure where to go to vote, you can plug in your address on the State Board of Elections website.
FAQ
Q: Where do I vote?
A: Find your polling place at the State Board of Elections.
Q: Am I registered to vote?
A. Find out at the State Board of Elections.
Q: If my precinct is holding both a Republican and a Democratic primary, may I vote in both?
A: No
Q: What time are the polls open?
A. The hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information about the primaries on Tuesday, visit the Fairfax County Office of Elections.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.