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.
Primary Election Day is Aug. 4. 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.
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