The 2021 election season in Virginia has begun, with in-person primary voting underway.
They are mostly Democratic primaries this year; most of the Republican races will be decided in a series of remote conventions May 8, although there will be a few GOP races on the ballot.
Most of the changes to voting in Virginia adopted last year due to the pandemic are still in place, but there are a few differences. Here’s what you need to know.
In-person voting
Voting started April 23; the final day of voting, primary day, is June 8. Polls that day 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. If you are voting in-person before June 8, the hours vary. Check below for your county, city or town.
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Council member Mo Seifeldein will not run for mayor or City Council in Alexandria during the 2021 election. (City of Alexandria)
ALEXANDRIA, VA On Monday, Council member Mo Seifeldein announced he will not run for mayor or City Council in 2021.
Seifeldein previously indicated he would run against current Mayor Justin Wilson. In a statement, Seifeldein said he would continue to mentor students and serve the public in other ways.
Seifeldein thanked his colleagues and the community for the opportunity to serve on City Council. He was elected in November 2018 to serve a three-year term from 2019 to 2021, becoming the first Sudanese immigrant to serve on City Council.
UpdatedTue, Feb 16, 2021 at 9:18 am ET
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James Lewis announce he is running for Alexandria City Council in 2021, joining other candidates running for the six seats. (Nicholas DiAntonio)
ALEXANDRIA, VA On Wednesday, Democrat and West End resident James Lewis announced his candidacy in the 2021 Alexandria City Council election.
Lewis is the current vice chair of the Traffic and Parking Board and has served on city boards and commissions such as the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee and Transportation Commission. He s also a member of Virginia s Charitable Gaming Board.
The former president of the Virginia Young Democrats, he led the organization when Democrats flipped fifteen seats in the House of Delegates in 2017. Lewis also worked as an Alexandria Democratic Committee precinct captain and congressional communications director. He now works in policy and advocacy in Old Town North.