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Notes: Polls are open across Alexandria for Democratic Primary to decide crowded Lt. Governor race, AG nominee

By ALXnow.com

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: A chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers between noon and 2 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Patchy fog between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 82 degrees. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Hazardous Weather Outlook

A chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72 degrees. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. The chance of precipitation is 40%.

🚨 You need to know

Virginia Democrats are set to pick their nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general today, rounding out the statewide ticket and setting the stage for a bellwether election later this year.

In Alexandria, the ballot will include contests for the Democratic nominations for Lt. Governor and Attorney General. Any qualified Virginia voter may vote in this primary.

  • Six candidates are vying for the Lieutenant Governor nomination: Levar Marcus Stoney, Babur B. Lateef, Aaron R. Rouse, Victor R. Salgado, Ghazala F. Hashmi, and Alexander J. Bastani. The winner will face Republican nominee John Reid in the November general election, while current Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears is running for governor against Democrat Abigail Spanberger.
  • In the Attorney General race, Shannon L. Taylor and Jay C. Jones are competing for the Democratic nomination. The winner will challenge incumbent Republican Jason Miyares in November.

If you plan to vote today, you will need to do so at your designated polling place between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. You can confirm the location and your registration at vote.elections.virginia.gov before you go.

For more information on polling places, what’s on the ballot, and what else to know, click here.

The Office of Voter Registration and Elections last week released an eight-point checklist to help voters prepare for the primary.

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, there will be Democratic Party Primary Election in the City of Alexandria. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here are eight ways Alexandria voters can prepare for Election Day:

1. CONSIDER EARLY VOTING

All registered voters in Virginia are eligible to vote early. The deadline to cast an early ballot in person is Saturday, June 14, at 5 p.m. 

Early voting hours are: 

Office of Voter Registration and Elections (132 N. Royal St., Suite 100)

  • Thursday, June 12, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Friday, June 13, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 14, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library (5005 Duke St.)

  • Friday, June 13, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

2. CHECK YOUR POLLING PLACE

If you vote on Election Day on June 17, you must do so at your designated polling place. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Be sure to confirm the location and your registration at vote.elections.virginia.gov before you go. You may also either call the Office of Voter Registration & Elections at 703.746.4050 or view the City’s current precinct map.

For June 17, note the following changes to polling places:

  • The former George Mason School Precinct will vote at Trinity Church (2911 Cameron Mills Road.)
  • The Olympus Condos Precinct will vote at Landmark Towers (101 S Whiting St).

3. KNOW WHAT IS ON YOUR BALLOT

In Alexandria, the ballot will include contests for the Democratic nominations for Lt. Governor and Attorney General. Any qualified Virginia voter may vote in this primary. Review the ballot to help you make informed choices at the voting booth. Election officials are not permitted to provide information about candidates, so please conduct research to determine your choices before arriving at the polling place. Sample ballots are available on our website.

4. BRING YOUR ID

Virginia voters will be asked to show identification (ID) prior to voting. Examples of acceptable ID include a Virginia driver’s license, voter confirmation documents, United States passport, employee photo ID or student ID. Review the complete list of acceptable forms of identification at the Virginia Department of Elections website.

Voters who arrive at the polling place without an acceptable ID may sign an ID confirmation statement and vote using a regular ballot. Any voter who neither presents acceptable identification nor signs this statement must vote using a provisional ballot.

5. DON’T BE LATE

If you are planning to vote late in the day or after work, please remember that you must be in line at your polling place by 7 p.m. or you will not be able to vote.

6. SAME DAY REGISTRATION

If you missed the end of the normal registration period on May 27, Same Day Registration is available to you. To register and vote on the same day, you must be in the correct locality and at the correct polling location. You will be issued a provisional ballot, and you will cast your vote on this provisional ballot. If you have questions about the Same Day Registration process, please contact us at [email protected] or 703.746.4050

7. IF YOU NEED HELP, PLEASE ASK

The Office of Voter Registration & Elections is committed to ensuring that every registered voter can vote. If you have any concerns about the voting process or a voting site, please call 703.746.4050 or notify an election officer.

8. VIEW THE UNOFFICIAL RESULTS

After the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day, Alexandria election officials will begin posting unofficial results on the Virginia Department of Elections website.

During the weeks following the election, state and local Electoral Boards will canvass the results, make any necessary adjustments, and certify the official results.

For more information, contact the Office of Voter Registration & Elections at [email protected] or 703.746.4050.

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