2022 Primary Election: Early Voting To Begin In Fairfax County

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Early voting will begin Friday for the June 21 Democratic primary election in Fairfax County, according to the Office of Elections.

The only 2022 Democratic primary race in Fairfax County is the 8th congressional district. No Republican primary election will be held in Fairfax County, 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. Fairfax County is split between the 8th, 10th and 11th congressional district under the redrawn maps. In the 8th congressional district primary, incumbent Rep. Don Beyer (D-Alexandria) will face challenger Victoria I. Virasingh.

Only registered voters in the 8th congressional district will be voting in the Fairfax County primary on June 21. Residents can see the updated list of Fairfax County precincts with congressional districts here or check their voter record online to confirm they are in the 8th congressional district. Fairfax County is mailing every registered voter information about their precinct, polling place and district for U.S. Congress, Virginia State Senate and Virginia House of Delegates starting late this week.

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 voter registration is also available at the Fairfax County Department of Elections during open hours.

How to vote early in person or by mail

Registered voters in the 8th congressional district may begin early voting Friday at the Fairfax County Government Center. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 and Saturday, June 18.

Additional early voting sites will open on June 11. The deadline for voting at early voting sites is 5 p.m. on June 18. The early voting sites include Franconia Governmental Center, Mason Governmental Center, McLean Governmental Center, Mount Vernon Governmental Center and Thomas Jefferson Library. Hours will be 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays from June 13 to 17 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11 and 18.

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 Office of 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 early voting sites during voting hours as well as the 24/7 secure drop box outside the Fairfax County Government Center.

For more information about the upcoming election or voting in Fairfax County, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections.