Politics & Government
Annandale Voter's Guide: Aug. 23 Primaries
Who's on the ballot and where to vote Tuesday.
The primaries are Tuesday, Aug. 23. Here’s your complete guide to who’s running to represent Annandale.
Where and When to Vote
Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. People in line before 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
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Due to statewide redistricting, some voters may be going to a different polling location than in past years.
Absentee Voting
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Absentee voting started in July. The last day to vote absentee in person is Saturday, Aug. 20. Absentee ballots must be received by the elections office by 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. Complete information on absentee voting is available on the Fairfax County government website.
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WHO’S ON THE BALLOT TUESDAY
There are only two races on the ballot in Annandale on Tuesday, Aug. 23. They are in the 37th state senate district and in the Fairfax County Sheriff’s race.
State Senate – District 37
The winner of Tuesday’s primary will face Democrat in November.
Jason Flanary: | Website | Facebook | Twitter
Steve Hunt: | Website | Facebook | Twitter
Fairfax County Sheriff
Two Republicans, “Wes” Kammerer and William Cooper, are facing off in the Aug. 23 primary. The winner will face current Sheriff Stan Barry in November.
William Cooper: | Website | Facebook
Harold “Wes” Kammerer: | Website | Facebook
Board of Supervisors – Braddock District
Two democrats, Janet Olescek and Christopher Wade, are facing off in a primary in the Braddock District. The winner of Tuesday's primary will challenge Republican incumbent John Cook for the Braddock District seat on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Green Party candidate Carey Campbell is also running.
Janet Olescek: | Website
Christopher Wade: | Website
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NOVEMBER CANDIDATES
Note: The following races will not appear on the Aug. 23 ballot since none are primary challenges, but these candidates will appear on the ballot in November.
We are providing this information ahead of the election in November and Patch will be covering these races as they heat up this fall. Learn more about each candidate through the links below. Articles, websites, and social media links are provided when available.
Though not listed below, Patch also will be covering the Fairfax County School Board elections.
State Senate – District 34
Incumbent Chap Petersen, a Democrat, is facing a challenge from Gerarda Culipher. Petersen has served since 2008.
Chap Petersen: | Website | Facebook | Twitter
State Senate – District 35
Dick Saslaw, the Democrat incumbent, is facing challenges from Robert C. Sarvis (Republican) and Katherine Pettigrew (Green Party).
Katherine Pettigrew: Website
House of Delegates – District 38
Green Party candidate James L. Leslie is challenging incumbent Kaye Kory (a Democrat) in this year’s election. Kory has served since 2010. Leslie also ran in 2009.
Kaye Kory: Website
James L. Leslie: No official campaign-related web presence.
House of Delegates – District 39
Incumbent Democrat Vivian Watts is facing Green Party candidate Dimitris Kolazas. Watts has served as a delegate since 1998.
Dimitris Kolazas: Website
Vivian Watts: Website
House of Delegates – District 53
Incumbent Jim Scott, a Democrat, is unopposed and has served in the Virginia House of Delegates since 1992.
Jim Scott: Website
Fairfax County
Annandale-area residents are split between three Fairfax County Board of Supervisors districts. You can find out which district you live in on the Fairfax County government website.
Board of Supervisors Chair
Incumbent Sharon Bulova is being challenged by one Republican (Michael “Spike” Williams) and two Independent candidates (Will Radle and Glenda Gail Parker).
Sharon Bulova: | Website | Facebook | Twitter
Spike Williams: | Website | Facebook
Will Radle: | Website
Glenda Gail Parker: Website
Providence District
Incumbent Linda Smyth, a Democrat, has served on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors since 2004. Republican Chris Grisafe is her challenger. Miriam Erickson, also a Republican, withdrew from the race earlier this year.
Learn more about these candidates through these links:
Linda Smyth:
Chris Grisafe: | Facebook | Twitter
Mason District
Incumbent Penny Gross has served on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors since 1996. She is a Democrat. Republican David Feld is challenging her for the Mason District seat.
Penny Gross: Official biography
David Feld: Website
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