Politics & Government
GOP Primaries Set for Tuesday
Republican primaries set for U.S. Senate race and 11th congressional district..
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.
Republican Primary - Senate
In the Senate Republican Party Primary, voters across the state will choose among , , and . The winner will run against Democrat .
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Republican Primary - Eleventh 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.
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No Primary in Tenth Congressional District
Republican Congressman Frank Wolf, who has represented Northern Virginia's 10th District since 1981, has no opposition from fellow Republicans. He will face Democrat Kristin Cabral in the general election, as possibly J. Kevin Chisholm, who is reportedly gathering signatures for a run as an independent candidate.
Here are links to maps from the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) showing 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.
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