Leesburg Election 2021: Candidates, How To Vote, Find A Polling Place

LEESBURG, VA — Leesburg voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to cast ballots for statewide and local offices. Residents can cast their vote for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and delegate.

The Leesburg area is represented by the 10th district and the 33rd district in the Virginia House of Delegates. Both of those seats are up for grabs in the 2021 election.

On Election Day, polls in Loudoun County and the rest of Virginia open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Voters who are in line by 7 p.m. will be permitted to cast their ballot. Leesburg residents can find their polling place through the Virginia Department of Election's polling place locator tool.

To vote in person, an acceptable form of ID is required, but it is no longer required to be a photo ID. Examples of accepted ID include a Virginia driver's license, DMV-issued ID, U.S. passport, current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck and more.

Those who are voting by mail must return the mail-in ballot by 5 p.m. on Nov. 2, Election Day, in person or have it postmarked by Nov. 2 and received by noon on Nov. 5.

As an alternative to mail, ballots can be dropped off at a drop box at any early voting site during voting hours or at any polling place during voting hours on Nov. 2. The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail was Oct. 22. Early voting ended on Oct. 30.

What's on the Ballot?

In the 10th district, incumbent Del. Wendy Gooditis, a Democrat, is being challenged by Republican Nick Clemente. Del. Gooditis's platform has focused on expanding healthcare access for residents, relaxing voting restrictions, and funding local transportation projects. Clemente's priorities include funding for law enforcement, protecting Virginia's status as a "right to work" state, and raising mental health awareness.

The 33rd district includes areas just north and west of Leesburg. There, incumbent Del. Dave LaRock is being challenged by Democrat Paul Siker. LaRock's campaign has emphasized opposing tax increases, expanding broadband access, and opposing any restrictions on gun ownership. Siker has also cited a desire to expand broadband access. Siker has also said he would expand renewable energy usage in the area and devote more funding towards law enforcement.

Leesburg voters will also be able to cast their ballots for governor, attorney general, and lieutenant governor.

Here is a full list of candidates for statewide and local races:

Governor

• Glenn A. Youngkin-R
• Terry R. McAuliffe-D
• Princess L. Blanding-LP

Lieutenant Governor

• Winsome E. Sears-R
• Hala S. Ayala-D

Attorney General

• Jason S. Miyares-R
• Mark R. Herring-D

House of Delegates - 10th District

• Wendy Gooditis- D
• Nick Clemente- R

House of Delegates - 33rd District

• Dave LaRock - R
• Paul Siker- D

School Projects Question

• Shall the County of Loudoun, Virginia contract a debt and issue its general obligation capital improvement bonds in the maximum principal amount of $135,026,000 to finance, in whole or in part, the design, construction, equipping and other costs of ES-32 Dulles South Elementary School, LCPS Facility Renewals and Alterations, and Valley Service Center Replacement and Bus Parking; and the costs of other public school facilities as requested by the Loudoun County School Board?

Transportation Projects Question

• Shall the County of Loudoun, Virginia contract a debt and issue its general obligation capital improvement bonds in the maximum principal amount of $68,243,000 to finance, in whole or in part, the design, construction and other costs of improvements to Evergreen Mills Road (Reservoir Road to Watson Road), Farmwell Road Intersection Improvements, a roundabout at Route 9 and Route 287, Shellhorn Road (Loudoun County Parkway to Dulles Airport Property), Shellhorn Road (Dulles Airport Property to Moran Road), and Waxpool Road/Loudoun County Parkway Intersection Improvements; and the costs of other public road and transportation projects approved in the County's Capital Improvement Program?

Public Safety Project Question

• Shall the County of Loudoun, Virginia contract a debt and issue its general obligation capital improvement bonds in the maximum principal amount of $7,190,000 to finance, in whole or in part, the design, construction, equipping and other costs of Fire and Rescue Basic Training Facility and Fire and Rescue Station #28 Leesburg South; and the costs of other public safety facilities approved in the County's Capital Improvement Program?

Where to View Results

Once polls close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, unofficial election results will begin to appear on the Virginia Department of Elections website. Check back with Patch as we provide coverage of the Virginia House of Delegates, governor and other state races.