Early voting available now at the Mason Government Center

In-person early voting in the Democratic Primary is available beginning today at the Mason Government Center, Thomas Jefferson Library, and other satellite locations.  

The Democratic Primary is June 20. The Republicans are not holding a primary.

Offices on the ballot include Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, members of the General Assembly, and countywide offices.

The election is critical for Mason District, as voters will pick the next member of the Board of Supervisors to succeed Penny Gross, who has served on the board for 27 years. As Mason District is heavily Democratic, whoever wins in the primary is expected to win the general election in November.

Four candidates are running for Mason supervisor:

• Jeremy Allen, an aide to Rep. Don Beyer.
• Andres Jimenez, an at-large member of the Planning Commission.
• Steve Lee, a businessman who owns several commercial properties in Annandale.
• Reid Voss, a member of the board of the Lake Barcroft Association.

Related story: Supervisor candidate Jimenez – missing in action on the Planning Commission

Mason District voters will also see the following offices on the ballot.

Chair of the Board of Supervisors:

• The current chair, Jeffrey McKay, previously served as supervisor of the Franconia (formerly Lee) District.
• Retired CIA agent Lisa Downing.

Related story: Reid Voss is hiding his Republican background

Commonwealth’s attorney:

• Steve Descano, the incumbent, has implemented several reforms.
• Ed Nuttall, a trial attorney and former prosecutor.

Sheriff:

• Stacey Kincaid, the incumbent, is the first woman to lead the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office.
• Kelvin Garcia, a former member of the Washington, D.C., police force.

Virginia Senate District 35:

• Sen. Dave Marsden, the incumbent, achieved a level of seniority since he was elected in 2010.
• Heidi Drauschak is running on a platform focusing on campaign finance reform.

Related story: Candidates for the state senate clash on corporate campaign contributions

Voting at the Mason Government Center, at 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, and the Thomas Jefferson Library at 7415 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, will be available 1-7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays through June 17.

If you received a ballot in the mail and now want to vote in person, you must bring it with you. You can also put it in a dropbox at an early voting site.

Curbside voting is available for people 65 and older and those with disabilities.