Vienna Primary Election: Jeff McKay, Walter Alcorn Win

VIENNA, VA—Vienna voters headed to the polls Tuesday, June 11 to decide candidates in key primary elections for state legislative and local seats in the Nov. 5 general election. Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay has won the Democratic primary for Board of Supervisors chairman in Fairfax County, while Walter Alcorn won the primary for the Hunter Mill district, which covers Vienna and Reston. Steve Descano has defeated incumbent Ray Morrogh for Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney.

Although there are no primaries for state legislative seats in Vienna, all Virginia House of Delegates and Senate seats will be up for grabs in the November general election.

Hunter Mill District Supervisor Cathy Hudgins, a Democrat, did not run for reelection. One of the top issues for candidates has been development in these two communities. Candidates for the Democratic primary were Walter Alcorn, an environmental professional who has served on Fairfax County boards and commissions; Laurie Dodd, a lawyer; Shyamali Hauth, an Air Force veteran and activist who has served on political committees; Maggie Parker, a communications executive for Comstock; and Parker Messick, a graduate of Roanoke College.

The Hunter Mill district race came into the spotlight last week. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova accused Comstock Companies of allowing campaigning for its employee Walker at Reston Station Plaza but not for other candidates. According to Reston Now, Comstock granted permission for candidates to campaign for two days.

Bulova did not seek reelection for chairman. The Republican Party will select its Board of Supervisors candidates for the general election through other means.

Polls were open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone in line at 7 p.m. was able to vote. Voters must be registered and present photo identification in order to cast a ballot. Voters who do not have photo ID could cast a provisional ballot.