The August primary elections in Virginia will feature a slate of competitive races as candidates seek to secure their party's nomination for the general election in November.
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Luria, Taylor, Mizusawa emerge as projected winners in Virginia's primaries
Primary Election Day is Aug. 4. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Click here to find a polling place near you.
Watch previous coverage: Va. primary election early voting begins: Hampton Roads races and candidates
Early voting, which ran from June 19 to Aug. 1, was moved back as part of an effort by Virginia Democrats to redraw the state's congressional districts. However, the redistricting effort was struck down, so the districts remain the same as before.
Hampton Roads races
1st Congressional District — Democratic primary
The 1st Congressional District, which includes Williamsburg, James City County and Gloucester, has a Democratic primary with 7 candidates in the race:
- Salaam Bhatti
- Shannon L. Taylor
- Jason S. Knapp
- Mel E. Tull, III
- Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs
- Ericka W. Kopp
- Tim S. Cywinski
Watch previous coverage: Virginia Beach sees sluggish early turnout ahead of Aug. 4 primary
2nd Congressional District — Democratic primary
The 2nd Congressional District, covering Virginia Beach, Suffolk, the Eastern Shore and Chesapeake, has a Democratic primary with 4 candidates:
- Elaine G. Luria
- S. "Dr. Nila" Devanath
- Patrick B. Mosolf
- William W. "Bill" Fleming
Virginia U.S. Senate — Republican primary
A Republican primary is also being held for a Virginia U.S. Senate seat, with 3 candidates on the ballot:
- Bert Mizusawa
- Kim Farington
- David E. Williams
Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins on Sept. 18 and will run through Oct. 31.
Suffolk Primary: What You Need to Know
Voters in the Lakeside Precinct will now cast their ballots at the Downtown Suffolk Library on West Washington Street instead of the Morgan Memorial Library. Huntersville voters will return to Fire Station 11 on Hampton Roads Parkway, marking the second election at that location since the precinct moved earlier this year.
When heading to the polls, voters should bring an acceptable form of ID, such as a driver's license or passport. A photo ID is not required, and voters without an acceptable ID may still vote by signing an ID confirmation statement.
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