Make your voice heard.
Today is Election Day. Democratic Primary voters will choose between seven candidates hoping to win the 7th Congressional District seat currently held by Abigail Spanberger (D). Spanberger’s tenure in Congress is ending, as she prepares to run for governor in 2025. The winner of the Democratic Primary advances to the General Election in November.
Republican Primary voters will choose between six candidates seeking the 7th Congressional District seat. They’ll also select one candidate from five names to run for a U.S. Senate in November.
Know Your Sample Ballots
In last year’s election, Spotsylvania voters were plagued by individuals circulating misleading ballots at the polls.
Registrars for the city and most surrounding counties make sample ballots available online. The links for the city and each county follow:
- Fredericksburg City – Democratic Primary Ballot | Republican Primary Ballot
- King George County – Democratic Primary Ballot | Republican Primary Ballot
- Spotsylvania County – Democratic Primary Ballot | Republican Primary Ballot
- Stafford County – Voters are directed to Ballotpedia to see who will appear on their ballots. The county includes this disclaimer: “We do not endorse third-party websites nor can we attest to their accuracy but hope you find this site helpful.”
Exercise Your Right
Virginia provides voters a lengthy list of rights when they go to the polls. Take a few moments and review the list before heading out.
Voting is a fundamental right that each of us has as a citizen. So today, get out and exercise your right.
Local Obituaries
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