Voters converge today, Tuesday, 21 June, to decide on November polls in Virginia and D.C.
Details on Primary Elections For Virginia
It is reported that many of the contesting candidates were selected behind the party scenes and hence came out unopposed
In District 7, which constitutes some areas from Prince William, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Culpeper counties, six Republicans — Bryce Reeves, Crystal Vanuch, David Ross, Derrick Anderson, Gina Ciarcia, and Yesli Vega — are contesting to take over from the sitting Democrat Abigail Spanberger.
While in District 8, which includes areas from Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria, and Falls Church, incumbent Democrat Don Beyer is contesting against Victoria Virasingh.
Spanberger and Rep. Elaine Luria, representing the 2nd District along the Eastern Shore & Virginia Beach, are said to be Democratic incumbents in the Congress with the least strongholds. Four Republicans — Tommy Altman, Andy Baan, Jarome Bell, and Jennifer Kiggans — are contesting against Luria.
Voting polling centers will open by 6am and close by 7pm and dropboxes for absentee ballots will also be available. Further details can be gotten here: WTOP’s Virginia Primary Voter Guide.
Details on Primary Elections For DC
Primary elections will be held in D.C. today for the office of the mayor, attorney general, and delegate to Congress. Others are for the D.C. Council; the chair and spots in Wards 1, 3, and 5. The Democrats are the only party holding primary elections, other party candidates are coming out unopposed.
