June 13, 2017 Primary Elections
On June 13, Alexandria will hold Democratic and Republican Primaries to nominate candidates for the offices of Governor and Lt. Governor.
- All regular polling places will be open for voting from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Virginia voters do not register by political party and may vote in either primary but not both (Virginia Code 24.2-530).
How Do I Register to Vote?
The Voter Registration Deadline for the June 13 Primary Election will be May 22. The fastest way to register is to apply online through the Virginia Department of Elections, https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/. For more information on voter registration (and conducting voter registration drives), or to submit a paper registration application, please see our Voter Registration Information and Application page.
To check your registration status and find your polling place go to https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/ or call the Alexandria Voter Registration Office, 703-746-4050.
Where Can I Find A Sample Ballot?
The Virginia Department of Elections also has a ballot lookup tool http://www.elections.virginia.gov/voter-outreach/whats-ballot.html that includes contact information for the campaigns.
How Do I Vote Absentee?
Absentee voting in Virginia begins 45 days before every Primary and General Election. The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail for the June 13 Primary will be June 6. The deadline to vote "in-person" absentee will be 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 10.
- Absentee by mail: You may complete an application online through the Virginia Department of Elections website, or call the Voter Registration Office for a paper application, 703-746-4050.
- Absentee in person: You may vote in-person at the Voter Registration Office, 132 N. Royal Street.
For more information about absentee voting (including in-person voting hours and a list of possible reasons for voting absentee), please see our Absentee Voting page.
Military and Overseas Voters may learn more about their voter registration and absentee voting options at http://elections.virginia.gov/registration/military-overseas/index.html
Photo ID Requirements
Virginia voters must show photo identification prior to voting. For more information, including a list of acceptable IDs, please see Virginia's Department of Elections website.
Don't have photo ID? You may apply for a FREE photo ID at our office any time we are open, including Election Day. We are located at 132 North Royal Street, Suite 100. Our hours are Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm. This ID is valid for voting purposes only. On Election Day we are open from 6am to 7pm.
When you get to our office (1) you will fill out a short application, (2) we will take your picture and get your signature, and (3) you will receive your permanent voter photo identification card in the mail within two weeks. If you need to update your name or address, you may do that at the same time you come in for your ID. If you come to our office within 30 days of an election, we will give you a temporary photo ID which you may use for the current election.
November 7, 2017 General Election
The November 7 ballot in Alexandria will include contests for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, House of Delegates (45th and 46th Districts), Sheriff and Commonwealth's Attorney. Sample ballots will be available in mid-summer.
How Does Voting Work in Alexandria?
What to Expect at the Polling Place
Voter Services for Persons with Disabilities
Alexandria's eScan and eSlate Voting Equipment
Guidelines for News Media During Elections
Precinct Maps and Polling Place Addresses
- Precinct Map
- Polling Place Addresses and Election Districts
- Proposed Boundaries for a New Precinct at Potomac Yard (to Take Effect for the November 7, 2017 Election). The Alexandria Electoral Board held a public meeting on May 18, from 7 to 8 p.m, to receive comments on a proposal to add a new voting precinct at Potomac Yard. The proposed ordinance creating the Potomac Yard precinct will have its first reading during the City Council meeting that begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13. City Council would then hold a public hearing on this (and other matters) and take a final vote during its meeting that begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 24. The meetings on June 13 and June 24 will take place in the Council Chamber in City Hall (301 King St.).
Recent Election Results
Campaign Finance Reports & Statements of Economic Interest
Information for Candidates
Become an Alexandria Election Officer
Other Election Links
- Order Literature and Forms
- Virginia's Department 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.
- Federal Voting Assistance Program
- Alexandria Democratic Committee
- Alexandria Republican Committee
- A Look Back at Redistricting and the 2010 Census
Alexandria Electoral Board and Registrar of Voters
Alexandria has a three-person Electoral Board:
Susan B. Kellom, Secretary
Bruce A. Brown, Chairman
Jack Powers, Vice Chair
Electoral Board Meetings are open to the public and are listed on the Election Calendar.
Minutes from the meetings are posted as soon as they are available.
The Electoral Board appoints the Registrar of Voters.
Please contact our office with any questions about voter registration, absentee voting, or Election Day:
Anna Leider
General Registrar
Office of Voter Registration and Elections
132 North Royal Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
703.746.4050
Fax: 703.838.6449
FOIA Requests may be submitted directly to our office, or through the City Attorney.