Voters in the City of Alexandria will head to the polls Tuesday, June 11 for a primary election.
There is no Republican Party primary election in Alexandria this June. Instead, the local Republican Party will hold a party canvass (meeting) to nominate its candidates for the upcoming November election. That meeting is Thursday, June 6 at Minnie Howard School.
Voters in Virginia are not required to register by party, so any person registered to vote in Alexandria may vote in the June 11 primary election.
On the ballot:
Clerk of Circuit Court
- Greg Parks has worked as an attorney for federal agencies for the past 20 years. Parks has been endorsed by Mayor Justin Wilson and former Mayor Bill Euille. Parks has also been endorsed by state Sen. Adam Ebbin and Del. Mark Levine. Others who have endorsed him include Alexandria Commwealth's Attorney Bryan Porter; former Commonwealth Attorney Randy Sengel and Sheriff Dana Lawhorne.
- He is running against Ben Ortiz, who currently serves as a deputy clerk of court. Ortiz has been endorsed by his boss Edward Semonion, 86, who held the job for 40 years, as well as by former Mayor Kerry Donley.
Once elected, the clerk of court holds the job for eight years.
Senate, 35th District
Voters in Alexandria's Hermitage, John Adams, William Ramsay and Southport precincts will cast ballots for a nominee for the Virginia Senate, 35th District. The district is located in parts of Alexandria, Fairfax County and Falls Church.
Longtime state Sen. Dick Saslaw, minority leader in the state Senate, is facing a challenge from the left, from human rights lawyer and progressive activist Yasmine Taeb.
Voting on Election Day
Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check your registration status and polling place location through the Virginia Department of Elections at vote.elections.virginia.gov.
For more information on this June 11 election, including sample ballots, precinct maps and photo ID requirements, visit alexandriava.gov/Elections.
Voting absentee?
Voters who qualify for an absentee ballot may request to either have absentee ballots mailed to them or they may cast their absentee ballots in person. Voters who wish to receive their ballots by mail must apply by Tuesday, June 4. Applications must be received in the Alexandria Voter Registration Office by 5 p.m. that day.
- Apply online at vote.elections.virginia.gov.
Apply by mail, fax or email using the application (and instructions) on the City’s Elections page, or by requesting an application from the Alexandria Voter Registration Office at (703) 746-4050.
Absentee Voting in Person
Voters who wish to cast their absentee ballots in person will complete their ballot applications at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections (132 N. Royal St., Suite 100). The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person is Saturday, June 8, at 5 p.m.
In-person absentee voting takes place at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections (132 N. Royal St., Suite 100) during the following hours:
- Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, June 3, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
There are several reasons registered voters may qualify to vote absentee. For example, if they are:
Away for personal business, work, vacation, active military service or at school.
Working and commuting for 11 or more hours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Election Day. Taking into account those days when traffic is heavy or the weather is bad, and it takes longer than usual to get to and from work.
Physically unable to go to the polls because of an illness or disability.
A caregiver for a confined family member.
A “first responder” (firefighter, law enforcement, emergency medical technician or search and rescue).
To learn more about absentee voting, visit the City’s Elections page or call (703) 746-4050
