Early Voting For Kingstowne 2022 Primary Wraps Up This Week

KINGSTOWNE, VA — Early voting for the June 21 8th congressional district Democratic primary will conclude Saturday in Kingstowne. This is the only 2022 primary race in Fairfax County.

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

Because the district is largely blue, 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.

After the latest redistricting process, the Kingstowne/Franconia area is split between the 8th and 11th congressional districts. Voters can check their congressional district in the Virginia Department of Elections portal to determine if they can vote in the primary. Any registered voter in the 8th congressional district 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 the Franconia Governmental Center and other locations.

Early voting hours through Saturday, June 18 are:

Franconia Governmental Center, McLean Governmental Center, Mason Governmental Center, Mount Vernon Governmental Center, Thomas Jefferson Library

• Monday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fairfax County Government Center

• Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 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. Completed ballots should be returned to the Fairfax County Office of Elections by 7 p.m. on June 21, or postmarked by June 21 and received by noon on Friday, June 24.

An alternative to returning the ballot by mail are ballot drop boxes. Ballot drop boxes will be available at all polling places from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 21, early voting sites during voting hours, and the secure outdoor drop box 24/7 at the Fairfax County Government Center until 7 p.m. on June 21.

Voters who are voting on Election Day (June 21), they must visit their designated polling place between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Residents can see maps of Fairfax County precincts or check their voter record online to confirm their voter registration and polling place.

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

SEE ALSO:

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