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June 11, 2013 Democratic Primary Election

On June 11 there will be a Democratic Primary Election in Alexandria for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. Only one candidate filed for the offices of Governor and House of Delegates (45th and 46th Districts), so no primary election for those offices will be held. (The Democratic Party chose a different nominating method for Sheriff and Commonwealth's Attorney.)

• Here is the June 11 Sample Ballot.
• Absentee Voting began Friday, April 26 and ends Saturday, June 8.
• The Voter Registration deadline was Monday, May 20.

There is no Republican Primary in Alexandria on that day. The Republican Party chose a different nominating method for its candidates.

The official notice for the June 11 Primary Election includes important information for Military and Overseas voters.

November 5, 2013 General Election

On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 there will be a General Election for the following offices:

• Virginia Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General
• Virginia House of Delegates
• Alexandria Sheriff and Commonwealth's Attorney

Absentee Voting will begin on Friday, September 20. The Voter Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 15.

Virginia's Voter ID Requirements

Virginia voters must show ID prior to voting. For the 2013 elections, acceptable ID includes the Virginia Voter Card or Virginia Driver's License (as well as numerous other options). Voters without ID will have to cast a Provisional Ballot, and will have until noon on Friday following the election to present acceptable ID to the Voter Registration Office. ID requirements are likely to change beginning July 1, 2014. For more information including a complete list of acceptable IDs, please see the State Board of Elections website.

More About Elections & Voting in Alexandria

Voter Registration

• Voter Registration Information and Application 
• Am I Registered and Where Do I Vote? 
• Securing Your Voter Records in Alexandria
• Request to Cancel Your Voter Registration

Voting in Alexandria

• Voting in Alexandria (with special advisories for persons with disabilities) 
• Precinct Map Polling Place Addresses and Election Districts
• Voter Services for Persons with Disabilities
• eScan and eSlate Voting Equipment
• Election Calendar 

• Guidelines for News Media During Elections

Alexandria's eScan Voting System

• Learn more about the City's new eScan Voting System.
• Learn more about Paper Ballot Voting in Alexandria..

Absentee Voting Information

• Absentee Ballot Information and Applications
• Check the Status of Your Absentee Ballot

Campaign Finance

• Campaign Finance Information
• Local Campaign Finance Disclosures

Election Results and Recent History

• Recent Election History and Statistics
• A Look Back at Redistricting and the 2010 Census

Candidate Information

• Run For City Council
• Run For School Board

Get Involved

• Be a Precinct Election Officer 
• Read about Alexandria's City Council
• Order Literature and Forms

Other Election Links

• Virginia State Board of Elections
• United States Election Assistance Commission
• Virginia Election Law (Title 24.2 of the Code of Virginia)
• Overseas Vote Foundation
• League of Women Voters, U.S.
• League of Women Voters of Alexandria
• Alexandria Democratic Committee
• Alexandria Republican Committee
• Project Vote Smart

Electoral Board

Alexandria Electoral Board

Donald E. Ledwig, Secretary and Senior Member
Susan B. Kellom, Chair
Bruce A. Brown, Vice Chairman
Eric Spicer, Elections Administrator

Registrar of Voters

Tom Parkins
For voter registration and absentee inquiries - Please include full name, current address, and date of birth.
132 North Royal Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
703.746.4050
Fax: 703.838.6449