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Civic API·ID 11279·US · VA·primary
Virginia Democratic Primary Election
Tuesday, August 4, 2026·in 44 days
Virginia's Democratic primary election is on August 4, 2026, to determine nominees for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and local offices.
Key contests · 3
U.S. Senate
Determines the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat.
U.S. House of Representatives · 1st, 2nd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Determines the Democratic nominees for multiple U.S. House of Representatives seats.
Local Offices · Arlington County Member County Board, Chesterfield County Member Board of Supervisors, Harrisonburg City Member City Council, Montgomery County Sheriff, Roanoke City Member City Council
Determines the Democratic nominees for various local offices.
Storylines
- Early voting is underway ahead of the August 4 primary.
- The primary was moved from June to August due to redistricting efforts, although the districts remain the same.
What's on your ballot · enter address
Type a registered address (any US street) to fetch contests, polling locations, and drop-off sites for this election.
Sources & proof · 8
August 4, 2026, Primary Elections
www.elections.virginia.gov
Virginia Dept. of Elections: Upcoming Elections
www.elections.virginia.gov
Democratic Party primaries in Virginia, 2026 - Ballotpedia
ballotpedia.org
2026 Upcoming Elections - Democratic Party of Virginia
vademocrats.org
United States House elections in Virginia, 2026 (August 4 Democratic primaries) - Ballotpedia
ballotpedia.org
Virginia voter guide: Parties nominate candidates for Congress, local offices ahead of 2026 midterms - WTOP News
wtop.com
Ready for another election? Early voting starts today for the Aug. 4 primaries. - Cardinal News
cardinalnews.org
Va. primary election early voting begins: Hampton Roads races and candidates
www.wtkr.com