Early voting for Virginia primaries begins Friday, May 5 and runs through June 17.
Election Day for primary races is June 20.
But before then, voters can cast ballots in person at their local registrar’s office or vote by mail.
District boundaries have changed as a result of the once-a-decade redrawing of political maps. This year’s primaries and general elections will be the first for state lawmakers under new district boundaries.
Here’s what you need to know to vote early.
Below find The Virginian-Pilot’s 2023 Primary Election Guide, which will be updated with additional coverage.
The guide covers only candidates running in competitive primary races in the state Senate and House of Delegates. Uncontested races are not included. A separate election guide will be published for the general election.
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Virginia Senate
District 17 (parts of Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Western Tidewater and Southside Virginia) – Republican primary – Emily M. Brewer faces Hermie Sadler for GOP nomination | ‘Outsider’ versus experience in Senate District 17 GOP primary; 2 primaries in House District 84
District 18 (parts of Chesapeake and Portsmouth) – Democratic primary – Two longtime Virginia legislators face off | Sens. Louise Lucas and Lionell Spruill duke it out in primary: Abortion, voting rights, taxes remain hot topics
District 19 (parts of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach) – Republican primary – Three Republicans face off in newly redrawn district | Three Republicans face off to replace Sen. John Cosgrove in District 19 primary
District 21 (part of Norfolk) – Democratic primary – Angelia Williams Graves takes on Andria McClellan | With no Republican opponent, Democratic primary for District 21 likely a battle for Senate seat
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Virginia House of Delegates
District 84 (parts of Chesapeake, Suffolk, Franklin and Isle of Wight County) – Republican and Democratic primary – Both Republicans and Democrats battle | ‘Outsider’ versus experience in Senate District 17 GOP primary; 2 primaries in House District 84
District 89 (parts of Chesapeake and Suffolk) – Republican primary – 3 Republicans square off in House District 89 firehouse primary | Results: Baxter Ennis wins GOP nomination
District 92 (parts of Norfolk and Chesapeake) – Democratic primary – Democrats Bonita Anthony and Kim Sudderth | With no incumbents, Norfolk candidates compete in wide open primaries for Districts 92 and 94
District 94 (part of Norfolk) – Republican primary – 3 Republicans vying for nomination | With no incumbents, Norfolk candidates compete in wide open primaries for Districts 92 and 94
District 95 (parts of Virginia Beach and Norfolk) – Democratic primary – Alex Askew battles Rick James | Virginia Beach delegate faces former aide, others in Democratic primary for House District 96
District 96 (part of Virginia Beach) – Democratic primary – Four Democrats fight for nomination | Virginia Beach delegate faces former aide, others in Democratic primary for House District 96
