Fairfax County voters residing in the 11th Congressional District are set to participate in a special election on Tuesday, September 9. This election aims to fill the vacancy left by the late Representative Gerry Connolly.
Prior to this election, both the Democratic and Republican parties will conduct their nominating events within this week. These events, which are not overseen by Fairfax County or the Virginia Department of Elections, allow each party to select their candidate for the upcoming special election.
It is important for voters to understand that these are party-organized nomination events. Sometimes referred to as a canvass or firehouse primary, they do not take place at regular polling locations, and county election staff are not involved in their operation. Each political party determines its own rules, locations, and hours for these events.
Both party-run primaries are entirely managed by the respective political parties. Voters seeking more information about each party’s process, including voting times, locations, and eligibility criteria, can visit the websites of the 11th District Democratic Committee or the 11th Congressional District Republican Committee.
Regarding the special election on September 9 itself, it will be conducted by the Fairfax County Office of Elections following standard Virginia election procedures. Key dates include Election Day on September 9 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., early voting from July 25 through September 6, registration deadline on Tuesday, September 2, and a vote-by-mail application deadline by Friday, August 29 at 5 p.m.
For additional details about the special election on September 9th, further information is available.
