Voter's Guide: Collingwood, River Farms, Hybla Valley

The primaries are Tuesday, Aug. 23. Here’s your complete guide to who’s running to represent our area.

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.

Due to statewide redistricting, some voters may be going to a different polling location than in past years. You can easily look up your polling location through the Virginia State Board of Elections website.

Absentee Voting

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

State Senate – 36^th District

Jeffrey M. Frederick and Tito Munoz are facing off in a heated Republican race. The winner of Tuesday’s primary will face Democratic incumbent Toddy Puller, who has served in the Virginia State Senate since 2000. Puller was a state delegate from 1992 – 2000. Frederick was a member of the House of Delegates; Munoz is a business owner.

Jeffrey M. Frederick: | Website | Facebook

Tito Munoz: | 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

NOVEMBER CANDIDATES

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.

House of Delegates – 44^th District

Republican John Barsa and Green Party candidate Joseph Glean are challenging incumbent Democrat Scott Surovell.

John Barsa: Facebook

Joseph Glean: Website

Scott Surovell: Website | Facebook | Twitter

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 – Mount Vernon District

Incumbent Democrat is running unopposed. He has served as Mount Vernon District supervisor since 2000. Website

Board of Supervisors – Lee District

Current Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay, a Democrat, is running unopposed. He has served in this role since 2008. Website | Facebook