Sept. 17 was the first day that voters in Virginia could cast ballots for the multiple races in this fall's election cycle.
Here's how to vote and who's running. Stay tuned for more information about these races as we get closer to election day on Nov. 2.
City of Alexandria
Early voting is available at the Office of the Registrar, 132 North Royal St., from Sept. 17 through Oct. 30.
Early voting also will be available at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St., from Oct. 22 through Oct. 30.
A complete schedule for both locations is available here.
In addition, voters can apply to vote absentee by mail. For the first time this year, registered voters can apply to be added to a permanent absentee voting list to automatically receive ballots for every general and primary election going forward. Or, voters may choose a one-time absentee ballot just for this election.
Information on how to apply, due dates and more is available here.
Fairfax County
Early in-person voting is available from Sept. 17 through Oct. 30 at the following locations in Fairfax County:
- 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Conference Rooms 2/3, Fairfax 22035
- Mt. Vernon Governmental Center, 2511 Parkers Ln, Alexandria 22306
- North County Governmental Center, 1801 Cameron Glen Dr, Reston 20190
Starting Oct. 21 (through Oct. 30), early in-person voting will also be available at:
- Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Franconia Rd, Alexandria 22310
- Gerry Hyland Government Center, 8350 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria 22309
- Several other locations in Fairfax County (click here for a complete list).
Fairfax County voters who would like a mail-in absentee ballot may apply for one here, as well as get more information about mail-in voting procedures.
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WHO'S ON MY BALLOT?
Depending on where you live, here's what to expect on your ballot when you vote:
Governor
Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, and Republican Glenn Youngkin are running for governor of Virginia. Princess L. Blanding is running as a Libertarian. Current Gov. Ralph Northam cannot run again this election cycle.
Lieutenant Governor
Democrat Hala S. Ayala and Republican Winsome E. Sears are running for this position.
Attorney General
Democrat Mark Herring is running for election again, this time against Republican Jason S. Miyares.
House of Delegates
All 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates are up for election this year.
The following districts cover most voters in the Alexandria area. (See a map of districts here.)
District 38: Incumbent Democrat Del. Kaye Kory is facing Republican Tom Pafford for this seat. The district covers southwest Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia and points west.
District 39: Incumbent Del. Vivian Watts, a Democrat, is facing a challenge from Republican Maureen Brody. Independent (Green Party) Nathan Falu Febres is running as a write-in candidate. District 39 covers the western parts of Franconia, plus Springfield and North Springfield.
District 43: Republican Brenton Hammond is challenging incumbent Del. Mark Sickles, a Democrat. The district includes all or part of Groveton, Rose Hill, Kingstowne, Franconia and Newington.
District 44: Incumbent Del. Paul Krizek, a Democrat, is facing a challenge from Richard Hayden. District 44 runs along the Potomac River from just south of Belle Haven through Mount Vernon and west toward Fort Belvoir.
District 45: Alexandria City Council Member Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, a Democrat, is seeking office against Justin Maddox, a Republican. Del. Mark Levine had run in the primary for both Lieutenant Governor and for the 45th District seat, and lost both, so there is no incumbent running in this district. The 45th district includes the eastern part of the city of Alexandria and part of Belle Haven.
District 46: Democrat Del. Charniele Herring is running unopposed for her current seat. Herring's district covers the southwestern half of the City of Alexandria.
Local Races
In the City of Alexandria, voters will choose among candidates for mayor and city council, and school board.
Mayor: Democrat and current Mayor Justin Wilson is facing a challenge from Republican Annetta Catchings.
The following candidates are on the ballot for six available city council positions: Alyia Gaskins, Darryl D. Nirenberg, Florence M. King, Glenda Gail Parker, R. Kirk McPike, Sarah R. Bagley, Amy B. Jackson, Canek Aguirre, John Taylor Chapman.
Sean Casey is running unopposed for Sheriff.
Bryan L. Porter is running unopposed for Commonwealth's Attorney.
