Tuesday's primaries (Aug. 23) give voters the opportunity to nominate party candidates for the Virginia State Senate and House of Delegates, and make choices in the races for Board of Supervisors and Sheriff. Here’s your complete guide to who’s running to represent Burke.
Where and When to Vote
Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. People in line before 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
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Due to statewide redistricting, some voters may be going to a different polling location than in past years.
Absentee Voting
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Absentee voting started in July. The last day to vote absentee in person is Saturday, Aug. 20. Absentee ballots must be received by the elections office by 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. Complete information on absentee voting is available on the Fairfax County government website.
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WHO’S ON THE BALLOT TUESDAY
State Senate – District 37
The winner of Tuesday’s primary will face Democrat in November.
Jason Flanary: | Website | Facebook | Twitter
Steve Hunt: | Website | Facebook | Twitter
State Senate – District 39
Republicans Scott Martin and Miller Baker are challenging Democratic incumbent George Barker. Baker and Martin will face off in the Aug. 23 primary.
Miller Baker: | Website
Scott Martin: Profile | Website
Fairfax County Sheriff
Two Republicans, “Wes” Kammerer and William Cooper, are facing off in the Aug. 23 primary. The winner will face current Sheriff Stan Barry in November.
Harold “Wes” Kammerer: | Website | Facebook
Board of Supervisors – Braddock District
Two democrats, Janet Olescek and Christopher Wade, are facing off in a primary in the Braddock District. The winner of Tuesday's primary will challenge Republican incumbent John Cook for the Braddock District seat on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Green Party candidate Carey Campbell is also running.
Janet Olescek: | Website
Christopher Wade: | Website
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NOVEMBER CANDIDATES
Note: The following races will not appear on the Aug. 23 ballot since none are primary challenges, but these candidates will appear on the ballot in November.
We are providing this information ahead of the election in November and Patch will be covering these races as they heat up this fall. Learn more about each candidate through the links below. Articles, websites, and social media links are provided when available.
Though not listed below, Patch also will be covering the Fairfax County School Board elections.
State Senate – District 34
Incumbent Chap Petersen, a Democrat, is facing a challenge from Gerarda Culipher. Petersen has served since 2008.
Gerarda Culipher: | Website | Facebook | Twitter
Chap Petersen: | Website | Facebook | Twitter
State Senate – District 35
Dick Saslaw, the Democrat incumbent, is facing challenges from Robert C. Sarvis (Republican) and Katherine Pettigrew (Green Party).
Robert Sarvis: Website | Facebook | Twitter
Dick Saslaw: | Website | Facebook
Katherine Pettigrew: Website
House of Delegates – District 37
Democratic incumbent David Bulova is facing a challenge from Republican candidate Brian Schoeneman.
David Bulova: | Website | Facebook | Twitter
Brian Schoeneman: : | Website | Facebook | Twitter
House of Delegates – District 39
Incumbent Democrat Vivian Watts is facing Green Party candidate Dimitris Kolazas. Watts has served as a delegate since 1998.
Dimitris Kolazas: Website
Vivian Watts: Website
House of Delegates – District 41
Incumbent Eileen Filler-Corn is running unopposed and has served in the House of Delegates since 2010.
House of Delegates – District 42
Dave Albo, the Republican incumbent, is facing a challenge from Jack Dobbyn. Albo has served in the House of Delegates since 1994.
Dave Albo: | Website | Facebook | Twitter
Jack Dobbyn: | Website | Facebook | Twitter
Fairfax County
Burke-area residents are split between two Fairfax County Board of Supervisors districts. You can find out which district you live in on the Fairfax County government website.
Board of Supervisors Chair
Incumbent Sharon Bulova is being challenged by one Republican (Michael “Spike” Williams) and two Independent candidates (Will Radle and Glenda Gail Parker).
Will Radle:
Glenda Gail Parker: Website
Board of Supervisors – Springfield District
Republican incumbent Pat Herrity is running unopposed. He has served on the Board of Supervisors since 2008.
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