GOP, Democratic Primaries Set for Tuesday

Alexandria voters will head to the polls on Tuesday for the 8th Congressional District, the U.S. Senate and City Council Democrats. Beginning with Tuesday's primary, voters in Alexandria will be using the city's new eScan Voting System.

If your polling place is holding both a Republican primary and a Democratic primary, you can only vote in one primary. 

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Republican Primary Election for U.S. Senate Race

Voters across Virginia will choose among the following GOP candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Jim Webb (D):

• , former governor and U.S. senator
• E.W. Jackson
• , delegate

The winner in the GOP primary election for U.S. Senate will face former Gov. (D), who did not face opposition from his own party, in the Nov. 6 General Election. 

8th Congressional District Democratic Primary Election

The 8th Congressional District includes all of the City of Alexandria, Arlington County, the City of Falls Church and part of Fairfax County. Residents in the 8th Congressional District will vote in a Democratic primary election to decide between candidates:

• Incumbent U.S. Rep. 

The winner will face GOP contender  of Alexandria, who lost to Moran in November 2010. Independent  must gather 1,000 signatures to get onto the November ballot in the 8th District race. The deadline is Tuesday.

Alexandria City Council Democratic Primary Election

City of Alexandria voters participating in the Democratic primary will select nominees for the City Council election, which is also on Nov. 6. Voters can choose up to six candidates out of the 14 running. The list of candidates includes:

The six nominees will face  as well as any independents in the General Election, where six councilmembers will be selected to three-year terms.  and Glenda Davis are the only confirmed independent City Council candidates at this point. Independents have until Tuesday to file for candidacy.

Citizens also will be voting for members of the School Board and for mayor on Nov. 6. School Board candidates have until June 12 to file for candidacy. Current declared mayoral candidates are incumbent Mayor Bill Euille (D) and , running as an independent.

Frequently Asked Questions

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