Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Early voting started Friday, May 2, at some locations in Fairfax County for the June 17 Democratic primary. Fairfax County is one of the 133 Virginia counties and cities with Democratic primaries this year. A party primary occurs only if two or more candidates of the same party qualify.
According to the Virginia Department of Elections, the last day for primary candidates to file for statewide and House of Delegates offices was April 3. Political parties choose candidates for the November general elections through either a primary or a caucus.
The June 17 Democratic primary determines which Democratic candidate who sought the party’s nomination will have their name on the official Virginia Department of Elections ballot for the General Election on Nov. 4. Candidates for office must have met certain qualifications and were required to file specific ballot access documents to qualify to appear on the ballot.
Only 31 counties and cities in Virginia are holding both Democratic primary and Republican primary elections on June 17. Fairfax County is not among those with a Republican primary.
Who's on the June 17 Democratic primary ballot in Fairfax County?
The June 17 Democratic Primary Election in Fairfax County is for statewide offices, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Virginia House of Delegates members. There is no June 17 primary for Virginia governor because the Democratic and Republican parties nominated their candidates, who will appear on the ballot in November. The Republican candidate for governor is Winsome Sears. The Democratic candidate is Abigail Spanberger.
For Virginia’s lieutenant governor, there are six Democratic candidates in the primary: Levar Marcus Stoney, Babur Lateef, Aaron Rouse, Victor Salgado, Ghazala Hashmi, and Alexander J. Bastan. There is no Republican primary for lieutenant governor because on April 21, Pat Herrity dropped out for health reasons, leaving John Reid as the Republican nominee.
There are two Democratic candidates for attorney general in the June 17 Democratic primary: Jerrauld “Jay” Jones and Shannon Taylor. The winner will face off against the Republican candidate, Jason Miyares, who has served as attorney general since 2022.
Fairfax County voters will cast their ballots for Virginia House of Delegates members this November. Delegates are elected for two-year terms. The Virginia House of Delegates has 100 members, 15 of whom represent constituents in various areas of Fairfax County.
Katie Gorka, chair of the Fairfax County Republican Committee, said the committee seeks House of Delegate candidates to run in the November general election. Non-primary individuals for the Nov. 4, 2025, House of Delegates have until 7 p.m. on June 17, 2025 to file the required documents.
“If you are unhappy about the high taxes in Fairfax County, declining safety, and falling school test scores, running for delegate is a great way to get involved and make a difference. If you are interested, please contact nfo@fairfaxgop.org,” Gorka told The Connection.
No incumbent member of the House of Delegates representing Fairfax County is facing a Democratic challenger, and so there are no primary races. There are no elected Republicans representing Fairfax County in the General Assembly at this time.
Status of current candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates Districts within Fairfax County, according to the Virginia Department of Elections:
* District 4 (Fairfax part): No GOP candidate is yet challenging the Democratic incumbent, Charniele Herring, who is running for re-election.
* District 6 (Fairfax part): Kristin Hoffman (R) is challenging the Democratic incumbent, Rip Sullivan, who is running for re-election.
* District 7 (Fairfax part): Cassandra Aucoin (R) is challenging the Democratic incumbent, Karen Keys-Gamarra, who is running for re-election.
* District 8 Fairfax (part): Indira Massey (R) is challenging the Democratic incumbent Irene Shin, who is running for re-election.
* District 9 (Fairfax part): No GOP candidate is yet challenging Democratic incumbent Karrie Delaney, who is running for re-election.
* District 10 (Fairfax part): No GOP candidate is yet challenging the Democratic incumbent, Dan Helmer, who is running for re-election.
* District 11 (Fairfax part): Adam Wise (R) is challenging Democratic incumbent David Bulova (D), who is running for re-election.
* District 12 Fairfax part: No GOP candidate is yet challenging the Democratic incumbent, Holly Seibold (D), who is running for re-election.
* District 13 Fairfax part: No GOP candidate is yet challenging the Democratic incumbent, Marcus Simon, who is running for re-election.
* District 14 (Fairfax part): No GOP candidate is yet challenging the Democratic incumbent, Vivian Watts, running for re-election.
* District 15 (Fairfax part): Saundra Davis (R) is challenging Democratic incumbent Laura Cohen (D), who is running for re-election.
* District 16 (Fairfax part): Richard Hayden (R) is challenging Democratic incumbent Paul Krizek (D), who is running for re-election.
* District 17 (Fairfax part): No GOP candidate is yet challenging the Democratic incumbent Mark Sickles, who is running for re-election.
* District 18 (Fairfax part): Ed McGovern (R) is challenging Democratic incumbent Kathy Tran (D), who is running for re-election.
* District 19 (Fairfax part): No GOP candidate is yet challenging Democratic incumbent Rozia Henson, who is running for re-election.
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