More than 2,300 Alexandrians have voted early in special election
More than 2,300 Alexandrians have voted early in special election
More than 2,300 Alexandria voters have cast ballots in the Feb. 10 special election, according to city data through Thursday.
As of Feb. 5, 876 voters had cast ballots in person during early voting, and 1,449 had returned mail-in ballots. Another 7,962 mail-in ballots are still outstanding. Twenty-two ballots need to be cured.
For comparison, 4,647 voters cast ballots in the Jan. 13 SD39 firehouse primary that selected Bennett-Parker as the Democratic nominee, and 2,115 voted in the Jan. 20 HD5 firehouse primary won by McPike — though firehouse primaries have limited hours and locations and are open only to party members.
All Alexandria voters will cast ballots in the Senate District 39 race, which has about 151,000 registered voters across Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax. Voters in House District 5, which has 71,996 registered voters in Alexandria, will also have a race on their ballot.
Early voting
Early voting ends Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections, 132 N. Royal St., Suite 100. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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.