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Voting in the 11th |
Voters in the 11th Congressional District participate in elections for:
- Federal offices - in even-numbered years,
- State offices - in odd-numbered years.
- County offices (for Fairfax Co. and Prince William Co.) - in odd-numbered years.
- City offices (for Fairfax City) - in even-numbered years.
General elections are held in November (except for Fairfax City local elections, which are held in May). Primary elections are held in June (except for Presidential primaries, which are held in February). Parties may also opt to nominate candidates by canvass, mass meeting or convention; those events are held within 30 days before the June primary.
We encourage all eligible Republicans in Northern Virginia to register and to exercise their right to vote in every election. We invite you to meet our GOP candidates running at all levels, and to support their campaigns.
Election schedule for 2012
Virginia Republican primary for President
Primary election day: Tue., Mar. 6 (polls open 6 am to 7 pm - all regular polling places)
- Absentee in-person voting begins: Fri., Jan. 20
- Last day to register: Mon., Feb. 13
- Last day to apply for absentee ballot by mail: Tue., Feb. 28
- Last day to vote absentee in-person: Sat., Mar. 3
Republican primary for U.S. Senate & Congress
Primary election day: Tue., June 12 (polls open 6 am to 7 pm - all regular polling places)
- Absentee in-person voting begins: Fri., Apr. 27
- Last day to register: Mon., May 21
- Last day to apply for absentee ballot by mail: Tue., June 5
- Last day to vote absentee in-person: Sat., June 9
General election for President, U.S. Senate & Congress
Election day: Tue., Nov. 6 (polls open 6 am to 7 pm - all regular polling places)
- Absentee in-person voting begins: Fri., Sep. 21
- Last day to register: Mon., Oct. 15
- Last day to apply for absentee ballot by mail: Tue., Oct. 30
- Last day to vote absentee in-person: Sat., Nov. 3
More on voting in the 11th:
Absentee voting for 2012 Presidential primary
Voting absentee by mail
NOTE: Applications are due by Feb. 28. Be sure to return completed ballot by Mar. 6.
1: Obtain absentee ballot application from your city or county Registrar ( see list)
2: Complete application, be sure to sign, then to your city or county Registrar - due by Tue., Feb. 28
3: Official absentee ballot will be mailed to the address you specify
4: Complete the official ballot and mail back to your city or county registrar - due by Tue., Mar. 6
- Fairfax City
Obtain application: Download and print form or call 703-385-7890 to request a form
Return signed application to: Fairfax City Registrar, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax, VA 22030
For more information: Visit Fairfax City Registrar or call 703-385-7890
- Fairfax County
Obtain application: Download and print form; or request a form by phone (703-222-0776) or email ()
Return signed application to: Fairfax County Registrar, Rm. 323, 12000 Govt. Center Pkwy., Fairfax, VA 22035 (or fax to 703-324-3725)
For more information: Visit Fairfax County Registrar or call 703-222-0776
- Prince William County
Obtain application: Download and print form; or request a form by phone (703-792-6470) or email ()
Return signed application to: Prince Willaim County Registrar, 9250 Lee Ave., Suite #1, Manassas, VA 20110 (or fax to 703-792-6461)
For more information: Visit Prince William County Registrar or call 703-792-6470
Voting absentee in person
NOTE: Absentee in-person voting available starting Fri., Jan. 20. Last day is Sat., Mar. 3.
1: Go to in-person voting site for your city or county ( see list) - open Fri., Jan. 20, to Sat., Mar. 3
2: Complete and submit application at the site, then cast your vote
- Fairfax City site
City Registrar's office - Sisson House
10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax City (next to City Hall - see map)
From Fri., Jan 20, thru Sat., Mar. 3
-- Weekdays: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am - 5 pm
-- Saturday: Mar. 3, 8:30 am - 5 pm
For more information: Visit Fairfax City Registrar or call 703-385-7890
- Fairfax County main site
County Elections office - Government Center (Rm. 323)
12000 Govt. Center Pkwy., Fairfax (near Fair Oaks Mall - see map)
From Fri., Jan. 20, thru Sat., Mar. 3
-- Weekdays: Mon.-Fri., 8 am - 4:30 pm
-- Evening hours: Thursdays, to 7 pm
-- Saturday: Mar. 3, 9 am - 5 pm
For more information: Visit Fairfax County Registrar or call 703-222-0776
- Prince William County main site
County Registrar's office
9250 Lee Ave., Suite #1, Manassas (at Grant Ave. - see map)
From Fri., Jan. 20, thru Sat., Mar. 3
-- Weekdays: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am - 5 pm
-- Saturday: Mar. 3, 9 am - 5 pm
For more information: Visit Prince William County Registrar or call 703-792-6470
- Prince William County satellite site
Va. Department of Motor Vehicles
2731 Caton Hill Rd., Woodbridge (just off Minnieville Rd., 1/2 mi. from I-95 - see map)
From Fri., Jan. 20, thru Sat., Mar. 3
-- Weekdays: Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 5 pm
-- Saturdays: 8 am - 12 noon
-- Final Saturday: Mar. 3, 8 am - 5 pm
For more information: Visit Prince William County Registrar or call 703-792-6470
More information on voting in Virginia and the 11th District:
- Fairfax City Registrar - Web or 703-385-7890
- Fairfax County Registrar - Web or 703-222-0776
- Prince William County Registrar - Web or 703-792-6470
- State Board of Elections - Web or 800-552-9745
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