[Archived] June 13 Election Day Checklist for Alexandria Voters

For Immediate Release: June 8, 2017

On Tuesday, June 13, Democratic and Republican primary elections will be held in the City of Alexandria. All regular polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

There are six ways to prepare for Election Day:

1. Consider Absentee Voting
   Don’t let a long commute, business trip, vacation, disability or illness put your right to vote at risk. Your absentee ballot will be counted on Election Day and included in the results reported that night.
   
   The deadline to cast an absentee ballot in person is Saturday, June 10, at 5 p.m. The Alexandria Voter Registration Office (132 North Royal St.) will be open for absentee voting on June 8, 9, and 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   
   
2. Find Your Polling Place
   On Election Day, you must vote at your designated polling place. Confirm your polling location by visiting  https://vote.virginia.gov,or by calling the the Voter Registration Office at 703.746.4050.
   
   
3. Know What’s on Your Ballot
   In Alexandria, the June 13, Democratic and Republican primary election ballots will each include contests for Governor and Lt. Governor. Before Election Day, review the Democratic and Republican sample ballots at alexandriava.gov/Elections.
   
   
   • Any person qualified to vote may request a ballot for either primary but may not vote in both (Virginia Code 24.2-530).
   • Election officials are not permitted to provide information about candidates.  Please research your choices before arriving at the polling place.
     
     
4. Make Sure You Have a Valid Photo ID
   Virginia voters must show photo identification when voting in person. Examples of acceptable ID include a Virginia Driver’s License, U.S. Passport, Military ID, employee photo ID and student photo ID. Review the complete list of acceptable identification at the Virginia Department of Elections web site.
   
   
   • Voters who do not have acceptable ID may receive a free Voter Photo ID from Alexandria’s Voter Registration Office. The Office is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
   • Voters who do not bring a photo ID when voting may still vote a provisional ballot and have until noon on Friday, June 16, to deliver a copy of their photo ID to the Voter Registration Office or appear in-person to apply for a free Voter Photo ID Card.
     
     
5. Don’t Be Late
   If you are planning to vote late in the day or after work, please remember that you must be in line at your polling place by 7 p.m., or you won’t be able to vote.
   
   If you are using public transportation, Metro’s Trip Planner provides itineraries for trips on Metrorail, Metrobus, and DASH systems including fare information and travel times.
   
   
6. View the Unofficial Results
   After the polls close on Election Night, Alexandria election officials will begin posting unofficial results on the Virginia Department of Elections web site. These results will show the total number of votes cast for each candidate on the ballot.
   
   During the weeks following the election, state and local Electoral Boards will canvass the results and make them official.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, e-mail Angela Maniglia Turner, angela.turner@alexandriava.gov, or call 703-746-4050, Virginia Relay 711.

For more information, contact Anna Leider, General Registrar, at anna.leider@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4050.