PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia is holding Republican and Democratic primaries on June 17, 2025. A primary only takes place in a race if two or more candidates qualify to be on the ballot. The filing deadline was April 3.

The primaries will determine who will appear on the ballot for the General Election on Nov. 4.

There was early voting from May 2 through June 14 at local voter registration offices. On Election Day, polls in Virginia are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your ID.

Registered voters can vote in any primary election in their precinct. If both parties are holding primaries, as is the case in some localities this election, you can only vote in one party’s primary.

All 133 Virginia counties and cities will have a Democratic primary, but only 31 will have a Republican primary.

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Who is on the Ballot?

Parties can choose their candidates for the November general elections by either a primary or a caucus. There is no primary for Virginia governor because the Democratic and Republican parties have already nominated their candidates who will appear on the ballot in November. Winsome Sears is the Republican candidate and Abigail Spanberger is the Democratic candidate.

There is no Republican primary for lieutenant governor because one of the two candidates, Pat Herrity, dropped out on April 21 for health reasons, making former radio host John Reid the Republican nominee.

Below are the candidates appearing on ballots in the WAVY viewing area on June 17. WAVY reached out to all of the candidates below with a list of questions. If we received a response, it is noted next to their name.

Democratic Primary Races and Candidates

Lieutenant Governor

There are six Democratic candidates in the primary for Virginia Lieutenant Governor.

Attorney General

Jason Miyares has served as Attorney General since 2022. He will be the Republican candidate on the ballot in November, running against one of the Democratic candidates below.

House of Delegates – District 89

District 89 is located in parts of Chesapeake and Suffolk.

Republican Primary Races and Candidates

House of Delegates – District 70

District 70 is located in the city of Newport News. Incumbent Democrat Shelly Simonds will be on the November ballot running against one of these candidates.

House of Delegates – District 89

District 89 is located in parts of Chesapeake and Suffolk.

House of Delegates – District 97

District 97 is located in the Virginia Beach area. It has been represented by Democrat Michael Feggans since 2024. Feggans is running for re-election.

Local Offices

Chesapeake – Sheriff

There are two candidates in the June 17 Republican primary for Chesapeake Sheriff.

Newport News – Commonwealth’s Attorney

There is a Democratic primary in the Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney race. Two candidates will appear on the June ballot. A third, independent candidate, Justin Kennedy, will appear on the November ballot.

Newport News – Treasurer

There are two candidates in the Democratic primary for Newport News Treasurer. WAVY sat down with the candidates to discuss the race. Click on the links to watch the interviews.

Norfolk – Commonwealth’s Attorney

Important Dates

  • May 2: First day to vote early in-person voting. Find your local office at this link.
  • May 27: Last day to register to vote or update an existing registration.
  • June 6: Last day to request a ballot be mailed to you. Must be done by 5 p.m.
  • June 7: Local voter registration offices open for in-person voting.
  • June 14: Last day to vote early in-person at your local voter registration office.
  • June 17: Election Day. Vote at your polling place. Polls are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.
  • June 20: Absentee ballots must be returned by noon.

Who can vote?

To register to vote in Virginia, you must meet these criteria, according to the Virginia Department of Elections.

  • Be a resident of Virginia (a person who has come to Virginia for temporary purposes and intends to return to another state is not considered a resident for voting purposes).
  • Be a U. S. Citizen.
  • Be 18 years old (any person who is 17 years old and will be eighteen years of age at the next general election shall be permitted to register in advance and also vote in any intervening primary or special election).
  • Not be registered and plan to vote in another state.
  • Not currently declared mentally incompetent by a court of law.
  • If convicted of a felony, your right to vote must have been restored.

Those without a valid Virginia Driver’s license or state ID can still vote by signing an ID statement affirming their identity or vote via provisional ballot.

For instructions to register to vote and to register, click here.

Virginia Voter Resources