Early Voting For Falls Church 2022 Primary Wraps Up This Week

FALLS CHURCH, VA — Early voting for the June 21 8th congressional district Democratic primary will conclude Saturday in Falls Church. This is the only 2022 primary race in the City of Falls Church.

Rep. Don Beyer is seeking a fifth term as the representative for the 8th congressional district, which includes the City of Falls Church, Arlington County, City of Alexandria and part of Fairfax County. The primary challenger is Victoria Virasingh, a former technology industry employee.

Because the district leans Democratic, it is likely the winner of the Democratic primary will secure a win in the November general election. Republicans have already chosen Karina Lipsman, a refugee from Ukraine who became a U.S. citizen, as the candidate to face the Democratic primary winner in the general election.

Any registered voter can vote in the Democratic primary, as Virginia does not register voters by party. The deadline for voter registration or updating a voter's address for the June primary was May 31.

Voters who want to cast their ballot before Election Day must do so by 5 p.m. this upcoming Saturday. Early voting happens at City Hall at 300 Park Ave., Suite 206 in Falls Church.

Early voting hours through Saturday, June 18 are:

• Tuesday, June 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Thursday, June 16, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Friday, June 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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, the deadline for applications to receive a mail-in ballot was June 10.

For those voting by mail, completed ballots should be returned to the Voter Registration and Office of Elections by 7 p.m. on June 21, or postmarked by June 21 and received by noon on Friday, June 24. Voters can also use the secure drop box, which is under 24/7 video surveillance, outside City Hall (300 Park Ave.).

Voters who are voting on Election Day (June 21) must visit their designated polling place between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Residents can see the list of Falls Church precincts here or check their voter record online to confirm their voter registration and polling place.

For more information about the upcoming election or voting in Falls Church, visit the city's elections website.

SEE ALSO:

• Don Beyer To Run Again In VA's 8th Congressional District
• Arlington Native Victoria Virasingh Challenges Don Beyer In Primary