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

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — In the Nov. 3 general election, Fairfax County voters will decide who will represent them on Capitol Hill, whether to approve two local bonds, and whether to amend the Virginia Constitution.

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.

US Senate

In the Aug. 4 Republican Senate 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. His long career includes senior military leadership roles, legal and federal contracting work, and positions advising the first Trump campaign and the CIA. He has previously run unsuccessfully for federal office in Virginia.

US House of Representatives

Fairfax County voters cast ballots in three different congressional districts.

Eighth district: U.S. Rep. Don Beyer faces Republican Tony Sabio, Libertarian Shelly M. Arnoldi, and independent Tim S. Sharman.

Tenth district: U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam faces Republican challenger David Beckwith and independent candidate Ahsen Mujeeb Malik.

Eleventh district: U.S. Rep. James Walkinshaw faces Republican Arthur Purves and Green Party candidate Dianne L. Blais.

Member, United States Senate

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

Member, House Of Representatives (8th District)

• Donald S. Beyer Jr. — Democrat
• Tony A. Sabio — Republican
  • See Tony Sabio's answers to Patch's candidate questionnaire here.
• Shelly M. Arnoldi — Libertarian
  • See Shelly Arnoldi's answers to Patch's candidate questionnaire here.
• Tim S. Sharman — Independent
  • See Tim Sharman's answers to Patch's candidate questionnaire here.
• Write-In

(Sample Ballot PDF)

Member, House Of Representatives (10th District)

• Suhas Subramanyam – Democratic Party (D)
• Dave T. Beckwith – Republican Party (R)
• Ahsen Mujeeb Malik– Independent (I)
• Write-in

(Sample Ballot PDF)

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

• Full Text: "Shall Fairfax County, Virginia, contract a debt, borrow money, and issue bonds, in addition to the parks and park facilities bonds previously authorized, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $180,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds, with any other available funds, to finance, including reimbursement to the County for temporary financing for, the Fairfax County Park Authority's cost to acquire, construct, develop, and equip additional parks and park facilities, to preserve open-space land, and to develop and improve existing parks and park facilities?"
• Summary: Authorizes Fairfax County to issue up to $180 million in general obligation bonds to fund land acquisition, construction of new facility infrastructure, open-space preservation, and upgrades to existing parks across the county.

Community Health and Human Services Facilities Bonds

• Full Text: "Shall Fairfax County, Virginia, contract a debt, borrow money, and issue bonds, in addition to the community health and human services facilities bonds previously authorized, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $75,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds, with any other available funds, to finance, including reimbursement to the County for temporary financing for, the cost to provide community health and human services facilities, including the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, and equipment of existing and additional community health and human services facilities and the acquisition of necessary land?"
• Summary: Authorizes Fairfax County to borrow up to $75 million through bond sales to finance land acquisition, construction, expansion, and renovation of community health care facilities and human service centers.

Virginia voters will find three statewide questions on the ballot:

Question 1: Reproductive Freedom

The ballot question reads:

Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) protect the freedom to make personal decisions about prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, birth control, abortion, miscarriage management, and fertility care; (ii) protect doctors, nurses, and patients from being punished for these decisions; and (iii) allow for restrictions on access to abortion during the third trimester of pregnancy except when the patient's health is at risk or the pregnancy cannot survive?

Summary: The amendment would establish a constitutional right to reproductive freedom and protect patients and those assisting them from punishment for exercising that right. It would allow the state to regulate third-trimester abortions, but require exceptions when a physician determines an abortion is needed to protect the pregnant patient's life or physical or mental health, or when the fetus is not viable.

Question 2: Marriage Equality

The ballot question reads:

Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) remove the ban on same-sex marriage; (ii) affirm that two adults may marry regardless of sex, gender, or race; and (iii) require all legally valid marriages to be treated equally under the law?

Summary: The amendment would remove Virginia's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, which the Department of Elections explains is unenforceable under the U.S. Supreme Court's 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. It would prohibit denying marriage licenses to two adults based on sex, gender or race and require equal treatment of lawful marriages.

Question 3: Voting Rights

The ballot question reads:

Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended (i) to provide for the fundamental right to vote in the Commonwealth, (ii) to revise the qualifications of voters so that a person convicted of a felony is not entitled to vote during his period of incarceration but is automatically invested with the right to vote upon release from incarceration, and (iii) to update the existing prohibition on voting by persons found to be mentally incompetent to instead apply to persons who have been found to lack the capacity to understand the act of voting?

Summary: The amendment would establish a fundamental right to vote for qualified voters and automatically restore voting rights to people convicted of felonies upon release from incarceration, without requiring restoration by the governor. It would also require a specific court finding that a person cannot understand the act of voting before voting rights can be removed on grounds of incapacity.

How To Vote Through October

Early voting options and locations will expand in October.

Fairfax County voters will be able to cast in-person ballots at three locations 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, VA 22035 (Note: Parking may be limited due to construction and ongoing events)
  • Hours:
    
    • Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturdays (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.
    • Open Monday, Oct. 12 (Columbus Day)
    • Saturdays (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 (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.