Woodbridge Election 2021: Candidates, How To Vote, Finding A Polling Place

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

Woodbridge is represented by the 2nd, 31st, 51st, and 52nd districts in the Virginia House of Delegates. Each of those seats are up for grabs in the 2021 election.

Woodbridge voters will also cast their ballots for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.

On Election Day, polls in Prince William 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. Woodbridge 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. Oct. 30 was the last day for early voting.

What's on the Ballot?

Incumbent delegates Candi King, Elizabeth Guzman, and Luke Torian are facing Republican challengers in the 2nd, 31st, and 52nd district, respectively. Democratic nominee Briana Sewell will square off against Republican challenger Tim Cox for the 51st district seat that is currently held by Del. Hala Ayala, who is running for lieutenant governor.

Republican nominees for Woodbridge seats include Gina Ciarcia in the 2nd district, Ben Baldwin in the 31st district, Tim Cox in the 51st district, and Maria Martin in the 52nd district.

In the 2nd district, which includes parts of Stafford County and eastern Woodbridge, Del. King's legislative efforts have included support for students with disabilities, reforms to the state's human trafficking laws and how it depicts victims. Ciarcia's platform has focused on decreased taxes on gas and personal property, maintaining Virginia's status as a "right to work" state, and increased funding for police departments.

Incumbent Del. Guzman is being challenged by Republican nominee Ben Baldwin in the 31st district, which includes parts of Dumfries and western Woodbridge. Del. Guzman's campaign believes in criminal justice reform, mandatory paid sick leave, and access to affordable healthcare. Baldwin's platform includes additional funding for public safety and changes to the state's education system.

The 51st district is centered around Lake Ridge and stretches west towards Bristow. The seat is currently held by Del. Ayala, who is not running for reelection as she runs for lieutenant governor. Instead, Democrat Briana Sewell will square off against Republican Tim Cox. Sewell intends to increase access to affordable healthcare, restore career and technical education programs in public schools, and expanded paid medical and family leave. Cox supports a free-market economy and a family-centered approach to education that supports school choice.

The 52nd district includes parts of Dale City, Dumfries, and Woodbridge. The district is currently represented by Del. Luke Torian, whose reelection campaign has emphasized his work to support paid leave, a $15 per hour minimum wage, and repealing Virginia's status as a "right to work" state. His challenger, Maria Martin, has run a campaign that centers on school choice, decreased taxes, and opposition to abortion.

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 - 2nd District (2nd District only)

• Candi King- D
• Gina Ciarcia- R

House of Delegates - 31st District (31st District only)

• Elizabeth Guzman- D
• Ben Baldwin- R

House of Delegates- 51st District

• Briana Sewell- D
• Tim Cox- R

House of Delegates- 52nd District (52nd District only)

• Luke Torian- D
• Maria Martin- R

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.