Democratic and Republican Parties Hold Nominating Events This Week for Sept. 9 Special Election

Fairfax County voters who live in the 11th Congressional District will elect a new U.S. Representative in a special election on Tuesday, Sept. 9, to fill the seat previously held by the late Rep. Gerry Connolly.

Before that election, both the Democratic and Republican parties will hold party-run nominating events this week. These are not administered by Fairfax County or the Virginia Department of Elections.

What Voters Need to Know

• These are party-organized nomination events, sometimes called a canvass or firehouse primary.
• Voters do not vote at their regular polling places, and county election staff are not involved.
• Each political party sets its own rules, locations and hours.

Party-Run Nominating Events

Both party-run primaries are organized and operated entirely by the political parties.

• Visit the 11th District Democratic Committee or the 11th Congressional District Republican Committee for full details about each party’s process, including voting times, locations and eligibility.

Sept. 9 Special Election Details

The special election will be conducted by the Fairfax County Office of Elections and follows standard Virginia election procedures.

• Election Day: Tuesday, Sept. 9 (6 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
• Early Voting: July 25 – Sept. 6
• Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 2
• Vote by Mail Deadline: Apply by Friday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m.

More information on the Sept. 9 special election.