Today is the 2022 Virginia Primary Elections 🥳
Today, June 21, Virginians will head to the polls to elect the candidates for:
United States House of Representatives
Local Offices (select locations)
Commonwealth's Attorney
Member City Council
Read the Voter Guide below to help you make your vote today! We share information on what to expect at your polling station, acceptable IDs to bring and list all the candidates running for office. Read along and share with friends!
Find out more at vote.virginia.gov or call (800) 552-9745 or TTY 711

What to Expect at the Polls:
When you arrive to the polls, an election officers will be there to help:
Check in: Say or write your name and address. Show an acceptable ID.
Receive and review your ballot: Does it include all contests for your district?
Go to the voting booth and cast your ballot:
Mark your ballot by filling in all your choices
When you’re done, scan your ballot
Wait to see the American flag, & you VOTED!
Polls will be open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm
Find your polling station here: bit.ly/va-polling-place
🚨 Voting Reminder: If the polls close while you are in line, stay in line, you can still vote!
List of acceptable id's
List of Acceptable ID's:
You need to show your ID or sign an ID Confirmation Statement to vote in person in this election.
Acceptable forms of identification include:
Voter confirmation documents
Virginia DMV-issued driver’s license or ID card
United States Passport
Student ID issued by a college, university, or high school
Tribal enrollment or other tribal ID (valid)
Virginia Voter Photo ID card
Any current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other government document with your name and address on it.
Learn more at www.elections.virginia.gov/
Meet the Candidates Running:
✅ 2nd Congressional District
Elaine G. Luria - Democratic
Incumbent
Running unopposed - No Primary Held
Campaign Website: elaineforcongress.com
Republican Primary:
Andrew G. "Andy" Baan - Republican
Campaign Website: andybaan.com
Jarome Bell - Republican
Campaign Website: jaromebellforcongress.com
Jen A. Kiggans - Republican
Campaign Website: jenforva.com
L. Tommy Altman III - Republican
Campaign Website: tommy4va.com
✅ 3rd Congressional District
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott - Democratic
Incumbent
Unopposed - No Primary Held
Campaign Website: bobbyscottforcongress.com
Republican Primary:
Ted W. Engquist - Republican
Campaign Website: tedforcongress2022.com
Terry T. Namkung - Republican
Campaign Website: namkungforvirginia.com
✅ 6th Congressional District
No Democratic Candidate
No Primary Held
Republican Primary:
Ben L. Cline - Republican
Incumbent
Campaign Website: cline.house.gov
Merritt D. Hale - Republican
Campaign Website: merritthaleforcongress.com
✅ 7th Congressional District
Abigail A. Spanberger - Democratic
Incumbent - Unopposed - No Primary Held
Campaign Website: abigailspanberger.com
Republican Primary:
Bryce E. Reeves - Republican
Campaign Website: brycereeves.com
Crystal L. Vanuch - Republican
Campaign Website: crystalvanuch.com
David L. Ross - Republican
Campaign Website: daveross4liberty.com
Derrick M. Anderson - Republican
Campaign Website: derrickandersonforva.com
Gina R. Ciarcia - Republican
Campaign Website: ginaciarcia.com
Yesli I. Vega - Republican
Campaign Website: yeslivega.com
✅ 8th Congressional District
Democratic Primary:
Donald S. Beyer, Jr. - Democratic
Incumbent
Campaign Website: friendsofdonbeyer.com
Victoria I. Virasingh - Democratic
Campaign Website: victoriaforcongress.com
No Republican Candidate
No Primary Held

Here are the rest of the candidates running for U.S. House of Representatives:
The following ran uncontested or held their own primary.
District 1 - No Primary
Herbert C. "Herb" Jones Jr. - Democratic
Unopposed - No Primary Held
Campaign Website: herbjonesforvirginia.com
Rob J. Wittman - Republican
Incumbent
Unopposed - No Primary Held
Campaign Website: robwittman.com
District 4 - No Primary
A. Donald McEachin - Democratic
Incumbent
Unopposed - No Primary Held
Campaign Website: donaldmceachin.com
Leon Benjamin Sr. - Republican
Unopposed - No Primary Held
Campaign Website: benjamin4congress.com
District 5 - No Primary
Joshua M. Throneburg - Democratic
Unopposed - No Primary Held
Campaign Website: joshforvirginia.com
District 9 - Republican Primary
H. Morgan Griffith - Republican
Incumbent
Unopposed - No Primary Held
Campaign Website: morgangriffithforcongress.com
Kimberly Nadine Lowe - Republican
Campaign Website: kimberlylowe.com
District 10 - No Primary
Jennifer T. Wexton - Democratic
Incumbent
Unopposed - No Primary Held
Campaign Website: jenniferwexton.com
District 11 - No Primary
Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly - Democratic
Incumbent
Unopposed - No Primary Held
Campaign Website: gerryconnolly.com
Local Seats:
How do local election affect us?
Municipal governments for counties, cities, and towns directly affect the daily lives of residents in many ways, including the administration of transportation and school services, local law enforcement and criminal prosecution, and how local tax dollars are spent in the community.
To learn more about the people running in your area, find your sample ballot linked here: ballotpedia.org/SampleBallot
How to Make Your Plan to Vote:
🔸Find your Candidates: Look up the people running in your area and make a list of all the candidates you’re interested in learning more about. Read the above to find the candidates running near you.
🔸Do your Research: By researching the candidates website and social media, you can find out what they believe in and what they plan to do if they win. And be sure to check out their platform/priority page for more.
🔸Make a plan to VOTE: Once you've decided which candidate you want to vote for, make a plan to vote. Pick a date and time that works for you!

Thanks for voting 🗳 🥳 We hope this guide helps you along your voting journey today. Follow us for more on the upcoming General Election this November.
Find all the information you need and more at vote.virginia.gov
- Maria Reynoso, Editor in Chief