Politics & Government

Northern Virginia Voter Registration Day is Tuesday

The general election is Nov. 5, and voters must be registered by Oct. 15. See who's on the ballot for Vienna voters.

By Beth Lawton

If you have moved, changed your name or need to check the status of your voter registration, this Tuesday is your chance.

Northern Virginia Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, Oct. 1 and several jurisdictions are hosting coordinated voter registration events.

Find out what's happening in Burkewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The are two events in Burke:

  • Pohick Regional Library – 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke (4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Walmart – 6000 Burke Commons Road, Burke (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

The third closest option to Burke is the Richard Byrd Library – 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield (4:30 to 6:30 p.m.)

Find out what's happening in Burkewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 5 Virginia General Election is Tuesday, Oct. 15.  

Here are additional events in Fairfax County:
If you are unable to attend an event Tuesday, check out the Fairfax County website for more information about voter registration

You may also go to the voter information page on the Virginia State Board of Elections website.

Who's Running?

Three people are running for governor in Virginia—Terry McAuliffe(D), Ken Cuccinelli (R) and Robert Sarvis (L). McAuliffe and Cuccinelli and McAuliffe debated last week in McLean. 

Ralph S. Northam (D) and E.W. Jackson (R) are in a contest for Leiutenant Governor. 

Mark Herring (D) and Mark Obenshain (R) are running for Attorney General. 

There are four people running for sheriff in Fairfax, as well—Stacey Ann Kincaid (D), Bryan A. "B.A." Wolfe (R), and independents Christopher DeCarlo and 
Robert A. Rivera.

House of Delegates

In the 38th District, the race is between incumbent Kaye Kory (D) and independent challenger James L. "Jim" Leslie. Del. Vivian Watts (D-39th) is currently unopposed.

In the 41st District, the race is between incumbent Eileen Filler-Corn and challengers Fredy Burgos (R) and Christopher F. DeCarlo (I).

On the ballot for the 42nd District are incumbent Dave Albo (R) and challenger Ed R. Deitsch (D).



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