The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press 2024 primary election voter guide

The Virginian-Pilot staff, The Virginian-Pilot
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Virginia will hold primary elections for candidates running for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives seats on June 18.

Early voting is open now through June 15 and voters can cast ballots in person at their local registrar’s office or by mail. Here’s what you need to know to vote early.

Early voting in Virginia primaries is underway. Here’s what’s on the ballot.

Races on the ballot in November include one of Virginia’s U.S. Senate seats and all 11 House of Representatives seats. But not every seat will have a primary election in June.

Races with primaries in Hampton Roads include the Republican primary for a U.S. Senate seat, the Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District, and the Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District.

Below find The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press 2024 Primary Election Guide, which will be updated with additional coverage throughout the campaign season. The guide covers only candidates running in competitive primary races for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives seats representing Hampton Roads. Uncontested races and independent candidates are not included. A separate election guide will be published for the general election.

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U.S. Senate

Five candidates are competing in the Republican primary. The winner will challenge Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine in the November general election.

Republicans on the ballot: Hung Cao, Edward “Eddie” Garcia Jr., Jonathan Emord, C.L. “Chuck” Smith, Jr., and Scott Parkinson.

The 5 candidates in Virginia’s U.S. Senate Republican primary

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1st Congressional District

Two candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination in the primary. The winner will challenge Republican Rep. Rob Wittman in the general election.

Democrats on the ballot: Herbert Jones Jr. and Leslie Mehta

1st District Democratic primary candidates: Leslie Mehta and Herbert Jones Jr.

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2nd Congressional District

Two candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination in the primary. The winner will challenge Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans in the general election.

Democrats on the ballot: Missy Cotter Smasal and Jeremiah “Jake” Denton IV

2nd District Democratic primary candidates: Missy Cotter Smasal and Jeremiah ‘Jake’ Denton IV

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3rd Congressional District

Rep. Bobby Scott, a Democrat, holds the 3rd District seat. No primary elections will take place in the 3rd District.