Politics & Government
Democratic Primary In Reston: When, Where To Vote
Polls will be open in Fairfax County on Tuesday, from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. If you're in line by 7 p.m., you'll still be able to vote.

RESTON, VA — All registered voters in Virginia are eligible to vote in Tuesday's Democratic Party Primary.
The primary will determine which Democratic Party candidates will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot in the following statewide races: governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, as well as local representatives to the Virginia House of Delegates.
In Reston, Mary Barthelson is challenging incumbent Ken Plum for the 36th District seat in the House of Delegates.
Find out what's happening in Restonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The Virginia Republican Party has already chosen its candidates for the Nov. 2 election during a May 8 convention.
Before heading to the polls, voters can check their registration status on the Fairfax County website, where they can also find their polling place and find out what identification they'll need.
Find out what's happening in Restonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Early voting for the Democratic Party began on April 23. Those ballots can be deposited in the drop-off box outside the Fairfax County Government Center 24/7 or in the attended drop-off box inside the building during regular business hours. Ballots can also be dropped off Tuesday at any of the precincts during their hours of operation.
A new ordinance bans guns from all precincts in Fairfax County, whether they are in public locations, such as schools, or privately owned buildings.
Here are all the candidates who will be on the Democratic Party ballot for the June 8 primary in the Reston area:
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
- Mark Herring (Incumbent)
- Jerrauld Jones
House of Delegates - 36th District
- Ken Plum (Incumbent)
- Mary Barthelson
For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections
Visit the Virginia Department of Elections website to access election results
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