Burke Primary Election: Jeff McKay, James Walkinshaw Win

BURKE, VA—Burke voters headed to the polls Tuesday, June 11 to decide candidates in key primary elections for state legislative and local seats in the Nov. 5 general election. Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay has won the Democratic primary for Board of Supervisors chairman in Fairfax County, while James Walkinshaw won the primary for Braddock district supervisor. Steve Descano has defeated incumbent Ray Morrogh for Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney.

Although there were no primaries for state legislative seats in Burke, all Virginia House of Delegates and Senate seats will be up for grabs in the November general election.

Braddock District Supervisor John Cook, a Republican, is not running for reelection. Candidates for the Democratic primary were James R. Walkinshaw and Irma M. Corado.

There was also a Democratic primary for Board of Supervisors chairman, as Democrat Sharon Bulova is not seeking reelection. The candidates were Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay, real estate developer Tim Chapman, Fairfax County School Board member Ryan McElveen and Georgetown Law professor Alicia Pierhoples. The Republican Party will determine candidates through means other than a primary.

Polls were open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone in line at 7 p.m. was able to vote. Voters must be registered and present photo identification in order to cast a ballot. Voters who do not have photo ID could cast a provisional ballot.