Democratic Party primary election for lieutenant governor, attorney general, and delegate district scheduled for June 17
Roanoke, Virginia – Voters across Roanoke City are being reminded of the upcoming Democratic primary election, scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, which will decide candidates for lieutenant governor, attorney general, and for residents in select precincts, the 40th House of Delegates district. According to officials, only those registered in precincts 15-Grandin Court, 16-Deyerle, and 17-Lee-Hi will have the House District 40 primary included on their ballots. Voters in all other Roanoke City precincts will cast their votes in the House District 38 races during the general election.
On the Republican side, the primary election for lieutenant governor has been officially cancelled. This follows the withdrawal of Patrick S. “Pat” Herrity, whose formal exit was recorded with the Department of Elections on April 22. With Herrity stepping down, all other Republican nominees for this position have now been declared.
The winners of the Democratic primaries will move on to face Republican and other party nominees in the general election set for Tuesday, November 4. Virginia does not register voters by political party, which means all registered voters are eligible to participate in the June 17 primary election regardless of their party affiliation. It is important to remember that acceptable identification is required to vote in person.
Early Voting Already Underway with Expanded Access
For those eager to cast their votes before Election Day, early voting began on Friday, May 2. Residents may vote in-person at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections, located at 317 Kimball Avenue NE, on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. To make voting even more accessible, the office will also open its doors on Saturday, June 7, and Saturday, June 14, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Voters who are on the permanent absentee list and indicated a preference for receiving a primary ballot should expect their ballots to begin arriving the week of May 5. Officials have asked for patience as staff hand-assemble each absentee ballot for mailing.
Looking ahead to Election Day, all polling locations throughout Virginia will be open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. As always, anyone in line at the time polls close will still be allowed to cast their vote.
Before heading to the polls, residents are encouraged to check their voter registration status through the Virginia Department of Elections’ citizen portal or by calling the local election office at (540) 853-2281.
