More than 15,700 Alexandrians have voted with two weeks until Election Day
The first Sunday of early voting, when Beatley Central Library opened as a second site, was the busiest day so far, with 1,848 voters
Election
Coverage of Alexandria elections, from voter guides and early voting turnout to the candidates and questions on the ballot. Find where and when to vote, what’s changed and what the numbers show.
Alexandria police host election security exercise ahead of Nov. 3
Chief Tarrick McGuire says officers have no role at polling places unless they're called, as a national committee walks local agencies through bomb threats and other scenarios
Warner seeks a final term as Mizusawa makes his case for change
The Democrat points to his record and plans for healthcare and AI, while his Republican challenger argues his ties to Trump would benefit Virginia.
Virginia AG launches voter protection unit ahead of midterm elections
Attorney General Jay Jones says the new section will investigate voting barriers, enforce state election laws and challenge efforts to restrict ballot access.
Alexandria voter guide: Early voting hours expand Oct. 18, and four Election Day polling places have moved
More than 9,000 residents have already voted. The deadline to register or request a mail ballot is Oct. 23, and early voting ends Oct. 31.
In Virginia, Democrat hoping to oust Republican tests anti-corruption message echoing around country
Virginia’s 1st Congressional District will present one of this year's starkest tests for Democratic attempts to turn their message into a winning campaign issue.
Trump's mail voting crackdown tests Postal Service leader who says he's 'not political'
Trump's effort to use the Postal Service as a tool to reshape American elections is testing whether Steiner will follow a similar path.
Republican veteran Tony Sabio is on a ‘mission’ to win Va.’s most Democratic US House seat
The former counterterrorism officer has high hurdles to clear in his quest to represent Virginia’s 8th Congressional District, including regional frustration with the Trump Administration and a popular, six-term incumbent for an opponent.
Warner and Beyer cast early ballots in Alexandria as voting opens statewide
About 50 people gathered outside the registrar's office on a 78-degree Friday morning. Beyer's Republican opponent worked the same line of voters.
Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
Friday marks the start of early voting in Virginia.
Virginia's attorney general says DHS may have violated state election law after whistleblower report
Virginia's attorney general said Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security may have violated several state laws after a whistleblower accused its employees of misrepresenting themselves on voter lookup tools to hunt for noncitizen voters.
Warner to cast his ballot in Alexandria Friday as early voting opens, and says DHS improperly accessed Virginia voter files
The senator told reporters Thursday that federal agents obtained Virginians' personal information from voter records, which he said state law permits only the voter to access.
Committee rules out 2027 for school board election changes, pointing to 2030 or later
After two meetings, the four members agree on four-year terms and little else. They remain split on staggered elections and whether to shrink the nine-member board.
Early voting opens Friday in Alexandria
Warner and Beyer are on the ballot along with three constitutional amendments. Four precincts have new polling places, and the registration and mail ballot deadlines both fall Oct. 23.
Electoral Board asks ACPS to close schools for June 15 primary
Ten schools serve as polling places. The board's chair told the School Board that holding classes on election day would put students and staff at risk.
Beyer criticizes ‘Republican price tag’ ahead of November midterm elections
Challengers say congressman hasn’t improved affordability despite long tenure, as race shapes up around voters’ fiscal strains