Politics
Democratic Primary is Today
Get out there and participate in electing your political leaders.
The Republicans have already tapped Glenn Youngkin, a political newcomer with a ton of cash as the GOP gubernatorial candidate. Today it’s the Democrat’s turn to pick their candidate for Governor and other officials.
Five candidates are competing for the nomination as governor in Tuesday’s primary, with former Gov. Terry McAuliffe seen as the heavy favorite. McAuliffe’s opponents include state Sen. Jennifer McClellan and former Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy.
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line at 7 p.m., you will get to vote. Voters heading to the polls on Tuesday are strongly encouraged to wear a mask, although it is not required.
Not sure where your polling location is or if you’re registered go here to get the information.
Full list of statewide candidates
Governor
Five Democrats are vying for the nomination to succeed Gov. Ralph Northam, who is limited to one term:
- Del. Lee J. Carter
- Lieutenant Gov. Justin Fairfax
- Former Del. Jennifer D. Carroll Foy
- Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe
- Sen. Jennifer McClellan
Lieutenant Governor
Seven Democrats are running to succeed Justin Fairfax:
- Del. Hala S. Ayala
- Del. Sam Rasoul
- Norfolk Council Member Andria P. McClellan
- Del. Elizabeth R. Guzman (Guzman dropped out of the running in this race but remains on the ballot)
- Fairfax County NAACP President Sean A. Perryman
- Del. Mark H. Levine
- NFL agent and lobbying-firm partner Xavier JaMar Warren
Attorney General
Del. Jerrauld C. ‘Jay’ Jones takes on incumbent Mark R. Herring.


