GOP Primaries Set for Tuesday

Vienna voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote in Republican primaries for the U.S. Senate race in Virginia and the 11th congressional district.

Republican Primary - Senate

In the Senate Republican Party Primary, voters across the state will choose among , , and . The winner will run against Democrat .

Republican Primary - 11th Congressional District

In a GOP Primary in the 11th congressional district, voters will choose between and . The winner of the primary will face Democratic Congressman Gerald Connolly. Independent Mark Gibson is also running in the 11th District. He is required to gather 1,000 signatures to get onto the November ballot. The deadline is Tuesday.

Don't forget: Congressional district boundaries in Virginia have shifted due to population changes noted in the 2010 Census. Redistricting has pushed a portion of Vienna residents — mostly in the areas around Wolftrap and bordering Tysons — into the 11th congressional district.

The shift puts all Vienna voters into the 11th District, currently represented by Rep. Gerry Connolly (D).

For more on redistricting,

Here are links to maps from the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) showing the new and old maps: 11th Congressional District Map

Some voting locations have also changed. If you're unsure where to go to vote, you can plug in your address on the State Board of Elections website.

FAQ

Q: Where do I vote?

A: Find your polling place at the State Board of Elections.

Q: Am I registered to vote?

A. Find out at the State Board of Elections.

Q: What time are the polls open?

A. The hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information about the primaries on Tuesday, visit the Fairfax County Office of Elections.