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    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 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. In 2012 we will have a Republican Primary for U.S. Senate and a Democratic Primary for U.S. House of Representatives, 8th District, on Tuesday, June 12.

    As more ballot information becomes available, such as candidates and issue information, we will list it below. All polling places are open from 6 am to 7 pm on Election Days.

     
    June 12, 2012 Republican and Democratic Primary Elections

    Following are the candidates for this election, in the order and format they will appear on the ballot. Although all eligible voters may vote on June 12, you must choose which party's ballot you wish to vote; you cannot vote in both primaries.

    Republican PrimaryDemocratic Primary
    United States Senate
    Jamie L. Radtke
    George F. Allen
    R. G. "Bob" Marshall
    E. W. Jackson    		U.S. House of Representatives, 8th District
    James P. "Jim" Moran, Jr.
    Bruce B. Shuttleworth
    Sample ballot Sample ballot

     

    November 6, 2012 General and Special Election

    The following candidates have either been declared party nominees because they had no primary opposition (indicated by +) or have declared their intent to run for office. D=Democrat, R=Republican, G=Green Party, IG=Independent Green Party, I=Independent

    President and Vice President of the United StatesThe Republican Party will select their nominees via a convention Aug. 27-30
    The Democratic Party will select their nominees via a convention Sep. 3-6
    Third party and independent candidates must file by Aug. 24.
    U.S. SenateTimothy M. Kaine (D+)
    Republican nominee to be selected via primary on June 12.
    Third party and independent candidates must qualify by June 12.
    U. S. House of Representatives, 8th DistrictJ. Patrick Murrary (R+)
    Janet Murphy (IG)
    Democratic nominee to be selected via primary on June 12.
    Third party and independent candidates must qualify by June 12.
    County BoardLibby T. Garvey (D+) incumbent
    Audrey R. Clement (G)
    Any other candidates must qualify by June 12.
    School Board (two seats)Noah Simon
    Emma Violand-Sanchez, incumbent
    All candidates must qualify by June 12.

    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. 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:

    • 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: April 13, 2012
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