TODAY June 7, 2014 is the last day for early voting, Absentee voting for the 8th Congressional District Democratic Primary
You can vote early for any of the following reasons:
- If you are leaving Fairfax County at any point on Election Day for business or vacation- even if it is only for an hour
- Work more than 11 hours on Election Day
- Student
- Firefighter/ First Responder personnel
- Out of town for business or vacation
- Leave the county on Election Day (including commuters to Washington D.C., Arlington and Alexandria City)
- Take care of a sick/elderly family member
- Unable to get to the polls because of disability or illness
- Active duty Armed Forces
- Religious Obligations
Absentee voting for the 8th Congressional District Democratic Primary begins Friday, April 25th with a location in each of the four city/county component jurisdictions the 8th District.
Absentee voting is not actually early voting unlike some states where all voters may vote in advance of Election Day. In Virginia a person must specify a reason on their absentee ballot application (application available right at the in-person voting poll location). This reason may not be challenged; however, clarification may be requested to satisfy completing the application (see application, ‘Supporting Information Required).There are 19 different reasons that a person may vote absentee. Voting in person is preferred over voting by mail to make sure that your ballot is received timely and counted.
Absentee voting information for each jurisdiction:
- Alexandria City: info / location – 132 North Royal Street, #100
- Arlington County: info / location – Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 320
- Falls Church City: info / location – 300 Park Avenue, Suite 101 East
- Fairfax County: info / location – 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 323 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursdays: 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Saturdays: May 31st and June 7th, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
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