Fairfax City Voters Guide: Mayor, Council, School Board Candidates
FAIRFAX CITY, VA — Residents head to the polls on Tuesday to decide who will be the next president and vice president, as well as who will represent them on Capitol Hill.
City of Fairfax residents will vote for candidates running in the mayoral, city council and school board races. The ballot also includes a referendum to amend the Virginia constitution and a public schools bond for Fairfax City voters.
Check back with Fairfax City Patch after 7 p.m. on Election Day to see the unofficial results.
In the 11th congressional district, incumbent Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Fairfax) faces Republican challenger Mike Van Meter. The district includes all of Fairfax City and the portions of Fairfax County that are roughly west and south of the Capital Beltway/I-95 corridor. The 11th congressional district is considered a solid Democratic district in the 2024 Cook Political Report’s House Race Ratings.
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In the U.S. Senate race, incumbent Sen. Timothy Kaine (D) is running against Republican Hung Cao.
Fairfax City polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Anyone still in line at 7 p.m. will still be able to vote.
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Voting precincts in Virginia are based on the voter’s address. Visit the Virginia Department of Elections website to find out where your precinct is located.
Voter Registration: The deadline for registering to vote in the Nov. 5 general election was Oct. 15. However, same day registration is available on Election Day. Voters can check their registration status, register online, check their voting history and find their local precinct by visiting the Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal.
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Mail-In Ballot Deadlines: The deadline to request a mail-in ballot was on Friday, Oct. 25. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Nov. 5 and received by noon on Nov. 8. Ballots can also be dropped off at the ballot drop box at Fairfax City Hall, in-person at the Office of Elections, or the drop box at your voting precinct by 7 p.m. on Nov. 5. Fairfax City Hall is located at 10455 Armstrong St.
Absentee/Early Voting: The deadline to request an absentee ballot was Oct. 25. Voters can apply to permanently receive mail-in ballots for every election that they are eligible to vote. Voters can track their mail-in ballot and their ballot status online.
On the Ballot: Fairfax City Races
Mayor
City Council (Pick Six)
School Board (Pick 5)
* Incumbent
On The Ballot: National Races
President And Vice President
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives (11th District)
On The Ballot: Questions
Proposed Constitutional Amendment (Virginia)
Fairfax City Bond Issue
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