Voter Guide For Reston: What's On The Ballot, Early Voting & More

RESTON, VA — On Nov. 3, Reston voters will decide who will represent them on Capitol Hill, whether to approve two local bonds, and whether to amend the Virginia Constitution.

In the Aug. 4 Republican Primary, Bert Mizusawa was declared the GOP's candidate for U.S. Senate on the Nov. 3 ballot. He defeated challengers David E. Williams and Kim Farington. Mizusawa faces incumbent Senator Mark Warner (D).

Mizusawa is a decorated retired Army major general who also holds a law degree. He has a long career that includes senior military leadership roles, legal and federal contracting work, and advisory roles with the first Trump campaign and the CIA. He has previously run unsuccessfully for federal office in Virginia.

Reston voters are in the 11th Congressional District. Incumbent U.S. Rep. James Walkinshaw (D) is running for re-election and faces Republican Arthur Purves and Dianne L. Blais (Green Party).

The statewide deadline to request a mail-in ballot is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and in-person early voting ends on Oct. 31.

Member, United States Senate

• Mark R. Warner - D
• Bert Mizusawa - R
• Write-in

Member, House Of Representatives (11th District)

• James R. Walkinshaw - D
• Arthur G. Purves - R
• Dianne L. Blais - G
• Write-in

(Sample Ballot PDF)

In Fairfax County, voters will find two bond referendums on the ballot.

Parks and Park Facilities Bonds — $180,000,000

A yes vote would allow Fairfax County to borrow up to $180 million to buy land for parks, preserve open space, build and equip new park facilities, and improve existing parks. The county would have to repay the money with interest.

A no vote would reject this additional borrowing proposal. It would not cancel park bonds voters previously approved.

Community Health and Human Services Facilities Bonds — $75,000,000

A yes vote would allow Fairfax County to borrow up to $75 million to buy land and build, expand, renovate or equip facilities that provide health care and other community support services. The money would have to be repaid with interest.

A no vote would reject this additional borrowing proposal. It would not cancel bonds voters previously approved for these facilities.

Virginia voters will find three statewide questions on the ballot:

Question 1: Reproductive Freedom

A yes vote would add protections to the state constitution for personal decisions about pregnancy, childbirth, birth control, abortion and fertility care. It would also protect patients and the health care workers helping them from punishment for exercising those rights.

The state could limit abortions during the third trimester, roughly the final three months of pregnancy. Exceptions would be required when a doctor determines an abortion is needed to protect the patient’s life or physical or mental health, or when the fetus cannot survive outside the womb.

A no vote would leave the constitution unchanged and without these protections. It would not, by itself, ban abortion or change existing laws.

Question 2: Marriage Equality

A yes vote would remove the state constitution’s ban on same-sex marriage and say that two adults can marry regardless of their sex, gender or race. It would also require equal treatment of all legal marriages.

A no vote would keep the ban’s wording in the constitution. Same-sex marriage would remain legal under the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling.

Question 3: Voting Rights

A yes vote would make voting a basic right protected by the state constitution for qualified voters. People convicted of felonies would automatically regain their voting rights upon release, without needing the governor to restore them.

It would also require a court to find that someone cannot understand what voting means before taking away their voting rights on that basis.

A no vote would keep the current rules. People convicted of felonies would still need their voting rights restored before they could vote, and the state constitution’s existing restriction for people found mentally incompetent would remain.

How To Vote

Fairfax County voters will be able to cast in-person ballots at three locations from Friday, Sept. 18 through Saturday, Oct. 31. Polls will also be open three Saturdays (Oct. 19, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31) and two Sundays (Oct. 18 and Oct. 25). An additional 13 polling locations will be open Oct. 22 through Oct. 31. Scroll down to view the hours at each location.

The deadline to file for a by-mail ballot is Friday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. Return completed ballots by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. You can return ballots by mail, in person at the polls, or at the ballot drop box outside the Fairfax County Government Center.

The deadline to register or update registration information is Friday, Oct. 23. Return applications in person by 5 p.m. or online by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 23. Check your registration status on the Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal.

Voters can also register to vote in person on Election Day and cast a provisional ballot after the deadline to register normally has passed.

On Election Day, Nov. 3, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find your polling location on the Virginia Department of Elections website.

Voting Locations Open Through Oct. 31

• Fairfax County Government Center
  
  • Address: 12000 Government Center Parkway Room 251, Fairfax (Note: Parking may be limited due to construction and ongoing events)
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Sept. 19, Oct. 24, Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sundays (Oct. 18, Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Mount Vernon Governmental Center
  
  • Address: 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Sept. 19, Oct. 24, Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sundays (Oct. 18, Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• North County Governmental Center
  
  • Address: 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Sept. 19, Oct. 24, Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sundays (Oct. 18, Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Voting Locations Open Oct. 22-31

• Burke Centre Library
  
  • Address: 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Oct. 24 & Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday (Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Centreville Regional Library
  
  • Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Oct. 24 & Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday (Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Franconia Governmental Center
  
  • Address: 7130 Silver Lake Boulevard, Alexandria (Note: Center has moved to this new address)
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Oct. 24 & Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday (Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Great Falls Library
  
  • Address: 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Oct. 24 & Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday (Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Herndon Fortnightly Library
  
  • Address: 768 Center Street, Herndon
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Oct. 24 & Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday (Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Jim Scott Community Center
  
  • Address: 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Oct. 24 & Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday (Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Lorton Community Center
  
  • Address: 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Oct. 24 & Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday (Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Mason Governmental Center
  
  • Address: 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale (Note: Parking is extremely limited due to ongoing construction)
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Oct. 24 & Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday (Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• McLean Governmental Center
  
  • Address: 1437 Balls Hill Rd, McLean
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Oct. 24 & Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday (Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sully Governmental Center
  
  • Address: 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Oct. 24 & Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday (Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Thomas Jefferson Library
  
  • Address: 7415 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Oct. 24 & Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday (Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
  
  • Address: 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Oct. 24 & Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday (Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• West Springfield Governmental Center
  
  • Address: 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays (Oct. 24 & Oct. 31): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Sunday (Oct. 25): 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.