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    Upcoming Elections

     

    A General Election is a regularly-scheduled election for a particular office. On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, a General Election will be held for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States, U.S Senate, U.S House of Representatives, County Board, and School Board

    A Special Election is an election held for a special purpose that is not regularly scheduled, such as to fill a vacancy in an office or for ballot questions. In Virginia all Special Elections are held on Tuesdays, and they are often held at the same time as a General Election. There will be a special election on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 to fill the unexpired term of former County Board member Barbara Favola, who was elected to the Virginia Senate in 2011. There will also likely be a Special Election held on November 6 for state and local questions. 

    A Primary Election is an election held to assist the two major political parties (Democratic and Republican) in selecting their nominees for offices on the General Election Ballot. In Virginia, primaries for offices elected in November are normally held on the second Tuesday in June, and we expect a primary will be held June 12, 2012 for U.S. Senate and possibly House of Representatives and/or County Board. In 2012 there will also be a Republican Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 6.

    As more ballot information becomes available, such as candidates and issue information, we will list it below.

     

    March 6, 2012 Republican Presidential Primary Election

    On December 28, 2011, the Virginia State Board of Elections certified the following candidates to appear on the Republican Presidential Primary Ballot on March 6, 2012. The candidates will be listed in the order and format below:

    Ron Paul
    Mitt Romney

    Sample Ballot

    There will be no Democratic Presidential Primary, as President Barack Obama was the only Democratic candidate to qualify for the primary ballot. Because Virginia does not register voters by political party, all qualified voters may vote in the Republican Primary.


    March 27, 2012 Special Election for County Board

    Following are the candidates for this election, in the order and format they will appear on the ballot: 

    Libby T. Garvey (D)
    Mark D. Kelly (R)
    Audrey R. Clement (G)

    Sample Ballot

    Voter Registration Deadlines

    The deadline to register to vote or update your address for primaries or general elections is the 22nd day before the election date. The deadline for special elections not held at the same time as a general is the 14th day before the election date. Registration applications are due to the Office of Voter Registration by 5 p.m., or if mailed, must be postmarked by the deadline date. Here are the specific deadlines for 2012 elections:

    • March 6, 2012 Presidential Primary: Monday, February 13
    • March 27, 2012 Special Election: Monday, March 12
    • June 12, 2012 Primary Election: Monday, May 21
    • November 6, 2012 General Election: Monday, October 15

    If you are already registered to vote at your current address, you do not need to register again.

    If you have moved recently within Arlington or within Virginia and haven't updated your address, you might still be eligible to vote. Please call 703.228.3456 for more information.
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    Absentee Voting

    If you will be away from Arlington on election day, or if you are unable to go to the polls because of illness or disability, you can vote by absentee ballot. Please email your name and address, and we will send you an absentee ballot application form. You can also download the application from our Absentee Voting page. We must receive your application by the Tuesday before the election date to be able to mail you a ballot. In-person absentee voting is also available; for more information, call us at 703.228.3456.

    Absentee ballots are available for mail or in-person voting 45 days before the election date.
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    Polling Place Information

    All polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. If you are unsure where you need to go to vote, please visit our Polling Place page or call 703.228.3456.

    Need a Ride to the Polls?

    Representatives of the two major political parties can help. Call or email the Arlington County Democratic Committee at 703.528.8588, or the Arlington County Republican Committee at 703.685.2488.

    For general voter information, please visit our Election Resources page or contact:

    Arlington League of Women Voters
    (Also visit the League's VOTE411 website)
    P.O. Box 10057
    Arlington, VA 22210
    703.344.3246
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    Last Modified: February 01, 2012
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