The primaries are Tuesday, Aug. 23. Here’s your complete guide to who’s running to represent Clifton and Fairfax Station.
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
Fairfax Station and Clifton residents will vote in three primaries on Tuesday—the Republican primary in state senate districts 37 and 39, and the Republic Fairfax County sheriff primary.
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
State Senate – District 39
Republicans Scott Martin and Miller Baker are challenging Democratic incumbent George Barker. Baker and Martin will face off in the Aug. 23 primary.
Miller Baker: | Website
Scott Martin: | Website
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 Oleszek: | Website
Christopher Wade: | Website
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.
Gerarda Culipher: | Website | Facebook | Twitter
Chap Petersen: | Website | Facebook | Twitter
House of Delegates – District 37
Democratic incumbent David Bulova is facing a challenge from Republican candidate Brian Schoeneman.
David Bulova: | Website | Facebook | Twitter
Brian Schoeneman: : | Website | Facebook | Twitter
House of Delegates – District 40
Dianne Blais, an Independent, is challenging Republican incumbent Tim Hugo, who has served since 2003.
Dianne Blais: | Facebook | Website
Tim Hugo: | Website | Facebook
House of Delegates – District 41
Incumbent Eileen Filler-Corn is running unopposed and has served in the House of Delegates since 2010.
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:
Glenda Gail Parker: Website
Board of Supervisors – Springfield District
Republican incumbent Pat Herrity is running unopposed. He has served on the Board of Supervisors since 2008.
Pat Herrity: Website | Facebook | Twitter
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