2022 Primary Election: Early Voting To Begin In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Early voting will begin Friday for the June 21 Democratic primary election in Alexandria, according to the Office of Voter Registrations and Elections.

The only 2022 Democratic primary race in Alexandria is the 8th congressional district. No Republican primary election will be held, as the party is choosing its U.S. House candidates in a convention. In the November general election, all U.S. House seats will be up for grabs, but no U.S. Senate seats in Virginia up for election in 2022.

The redrawn congressional district maps will take effect with the 2022 election. There is no change in the City of Alexandria, which is still entirely in the 8th congressional district. In the 8th congressional district primary, incumbent Rep. Don Beyer (D-Alexandria) will face challenger Victoria I. Virasingh.

Any registered voter can vote in the Democratic primary, as Virginia does not register voters by party. Residents can see the updated list of Alexandria precincts here or check their voter record online to confirm their voter registration and polling place.

The deadline for voter registration or updating a voter's address for the June primary is May 31 at 5 p.m. in person or 11:59 p.m. online. Residents may register online or update their address through the Virginia Department of Elections portal. In-person and mail-in voter registration is also available at the Alexandria Office of Voter Registration and Elections.

How to vote early in person or by mail

Registered voters in the 8th congressional district may begin early voting Friday at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections (132 N. Royal St., Suite 100). Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays with a closure on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. Extended hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 6, 7, 15 and 16, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 11 and 18, and 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 12.

An acceptable form of identification is required to vote in person in Virginia, but it does not have to be a photo ID. Examples of accepted ID include a Virginia driver's license or ID, current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document with the voter's name and address.

For those voting by mail, applications are due to the Alexandria Office of Voter Registration and Elections by 5 p.m. on June 10. Any registered voter can vote by mail without an excuse in Virginia. The easiest way to apply for a mail-in ballot is through the Virginia Department of Elections portal.

Mail-in ballots may be returned by mail or at drop boxes. Drop boxes will be available at polling places on primary election day, June 21, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. A 24/7 secure drop box is available outside the Alexandria Office of Voter Registration and Elections (132 N. Royal St., Suite 100) through 7 p.m. on June 21.

For more information about the upcoming election or voting in Alexandria, visit alexandriava.gov/Elections.