Is There a Republican Primary in Virginia this Year?

It depends on where you live.

“Is there a Republican Primary in Virginia this year?”

Someone asked me this recently, and I’ve seen the same question pop up in several social media groups.

The answer: It depends.

Republican Statewide Elections

The statewide Republican ticket has already been decided:

• Winsome Earle-Sears – Gubernatorial Candidate

• John Reid – Lt. Governor Candidate

• Jason Miyares – Attorney General Candidate

Since the nominees for these top offices are set, there is no statewide Republican Primary this year.

Down-ballot Races

Local races are a different matter.

Depending on where you live, there may be a Republican Primary for down-ballot races in your area.

To check if there’s a local Republican Primary in your jurisdiction, use this tool from the Virginia Department of Elections: Polling Place and Ballot Information Lookup Tool

Just enter your address, and the tool will show:

• Whether you have a Republican Primary

• Where to vote

• Who’s on your ballot

• Contact information for your local registrar

• Other voting details

In Frederick County, where I live, there is a local Republican Primary for the Board of Supervisors.

When you enter your information into the tool, it will display a screen like the example from my locality.