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Election Day is Tuesday: What Alexandria voters need to know

Early voting continues through Saturday at 132 N. Royal St.

Ryan Belmore

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Election Day is Tuesday: What Alexandria voters need to know
“I Voted” stickers are seen in a polling station on November 4, 2025, in Alexandria, Virginia. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The Feb. 10 special election is almost here. Here’s what you need to know.

What’s on the ballot

All Alexandria voters will vote in the Senate District 39 race between Democrat Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and Republican Julie Robben Lineberry. Voters in House District 5 will also choose between Democrat Kirk McPike and Republican Mason Butler. Check your ballot at vote.elections.virginia.gov.

Senate District 39 and House District 5 (League of Women Voters Arlington and Alexandria City)

Early voting

Early voting continues at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections, 132 N. Royal St., Suite 100:

  • Thursday, Feb. 5: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 6: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 7: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Note: The Old Town Farmer’s Market will be open on Saturday in Tavern Square next to the building until noon. Voter parking will be along Cameron Street, though a curbside spot will be reserved on N. Royal Street.

Election Day

Tuesday, Feb. 10. Polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. You must vote at your assigned polling place. Check yours at vote.elections.virginia.gov or call 703-746-4050.

Schools will be in session on Election Day. The city is advising voters to plan for crowds and traffic during drop-off and pick-up times.

Polling place change: The City Hall precinct will vote at Lyles-Crouch School, 530 S. Saint Asaph St. Follow signs for Old Town South.

Bring your ID

Acceptable forms include a Virginia driver’s license, voter confirmation documents, U.S. passport, or employee or student photo ID. Voters without an ID may sign an ID Confirmation Statement and vote on a regular ballot.

Same-day registration

The normal registration deadline was Monday, Feb. 3. If you missed it, same-day registration is available at your assigned polling place. You will cast a provisional ballot. Contact voters@alexandriava.gov or 703-746-4050 with questions.

Results

Unofficial results will be posted on the Virginia Department of Elections website after polls close at 7 p.m.

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