Leesburg Election: Mayor, Town Council On Ballot With Congress

LEESBURG, VA — Election Day 2020 has almost arrived in Leesburg, with voters getting ready to come out and vote in the presidential election, along with local races.

A large percentage of voters in Loudoun County have already voted by mail or in-person absentee. But lines are expected at polling stations on Tuesday due to social distancing and other precautions taken due to the coronavirus.

On the ballot in Leesburg and across Loudoun County are the presidential election, U.S. Senate and the 10th Congressional District race. Voters also will cast ballots for mayor and city council, as well as public school, public safety, parks and recreation and transportation bonds.

Two state constitutional amendments are also on the ballot.

“Our elections office has been phenomenal,” Phyllis Randall, chair of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, told Patch. “I’ve heard nothing but positives from across the board. The waits are not long. People come in and everyone is behind the plexiglass. It’s fast, it’s efficient, it’s friendly. I can say one of the best in the state.”

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Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. For those voting in person on Nov. 3, you can check your polling place at https://www.loudoun.gov/197/Find-Your-Polling-Place.

An acceptable form of identification is required to vote in person, but it no longer has to be a photo ID. Examples of accepted IDs include a Virginia driver's license or DMV-issued photo ID, U.S. passport, and copy of a utility bill, paycheck or other government document showing the voter's address.

In the 10th Congressional District, Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D) is running for re-election against Aliscia Andrews (R).

Locally, C. B. "Kelly" Burk, the incumbent, is running against R. E. "Ron" Campbell for mayor of Leesburg.

In the town council race, voters are being asked to pick three of the four candidates on the ballot, all of whom would be newcomers on the council

• Zachary J. "Zach" Cummings
• Ara H. Bagdasarian
• Bill T. Replogle
• Kari M. Nacy

Leesburg Town Councilman Ron Campbell, who is running for mayor, plans to make the development of an economic recovery plan from the coronavirus crisis his top priority if elected mayor.

Kelly Burke, who is seeking a third term as mayor, told Patch that the job losses, poverty, and food scarcity from the coronavirus crisis need addressing now and for the foreseeable future.

Each of the town council candidates are making helping our small businesses survive and thrive during the pandemic a top priority.

In the 10th Congressional District race, Wexton, the incumbent, believes that the most pressing issue right now is getting this virus under control and supporting our families and small businesses in need.

Andrews, Wexton’s Republican opponent, contends that the “coronavirus lockdowns have devastated businesses in Virginia’s 10th and across America.”

Stay tuned to this post throughout the day for live updates from the ground as well as election results as they start rolling in Tuesday night. And check back on this story Wednesday morning for more updates.

For more information, visit the Loudoun County Voter Registrar's website.