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ELECTION RESOURCES FOR FAITH COMMUNITIES
We’re 100% Voting!
Don't forget that 2023 is a key election year! Every single seat in the House of Delegates and State Senate is on the ballot in November. As people of faith, it is important that we vote our values, which is why our congregation has committed to being One Hundred Percent Voting, in collaboration with the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy.
We are blessed to live in a democracy where we can vote. As people of faith, we are called to use our blessings and the power we’ve been given to help our neighbors and make the world a better place. Voting is one way we do this.
Voting is one of the many opportunities we have to live into the teachings we learn in the Bible, such as the following guidance found in Isaiah 1: "learn to do good; seek justice; rescue the oppressed; defend the orphan; plead for the widow."
Please read this page and explore the links to help us live into our commitment to being a 100% voting congregation!
Election Timeline:
🗓 Friday, September 22, 2023: Early Voting Begins
Early voting begins at a minimum of one location, the Fairfax County Government Center Office of Elections. Vote by Mail ballots are mailed out on this date.
🗓 Monday, October 16, 2023: Voter Registration Deadline
Register to vote or update your registration by 5pm to be eligible to vote.
Same-day registration available for those that miss this deadline.
🗓 Friday, October 27, 2023: Deadline to Request to Vote by Mail
Request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you by 5pm.
🗓 Saturday, November 4, 2023: Last Day to Vote Early
Last day to vote at any of the available early voting locations.
🗓 Tuesday, November 7, 2023: General Election
Polls open 6am to 7pm. Vote at your regular polling location. All offices will be on the ballot.
In 2023, voters in Fairfax County will vote for 14 representatives at the state and local level. These positions directly impact your schools, roads, community services, and state government functions. The positions on the ballot are:
✔️ Member of the Virginia House of Delegates — 2-year term
✔️ Member of the Virginia Senate — 4-year term
✔️ Commonwealth's Attorney — 4-year term
✔️ Clerk of the Circuit Court — 8-year term
✔️ Sheriff — 4-year term
✔️ Chairman of the Board of Supervisors – 4-year term
✔️ District Member of the Board of Supervisors – 4-year term
✔️ At-Large Members (vote for 3) of the School Board – 4-year term
✔️ District Member of the School Board – 4-year term
✔️ Directors (vote for 3) of the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District – 4-year term
Find more details about each position in the table below (available on desktop version only).
Title | Details | Term Length |
|---|---|---|
Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board (NVSWCB) District Representative (3) | The NVSWCB is a locally led conservation agency that collaborates with Fairfax County and other partners to provide conservation information, technical services, educational programs, and volunteer opportunities to residents on many aspects of water quality, non-point source pollution, and stream health. | 4 years |
Clerk of the Circuit Court (1) | The Clerk of the Court serves an eight-year term. The clerk is the custodian of the court's records, manages civil and criminal cases, and registers wills; handles "red flag" cases, in which individuals are deemed by a court to be a danger to themselves or others; and is responsible for processing handgun permit applications. | 8 years |
Fairfax County School (FPS) Board (3) | FPS Board members are elected to four-year terms. The FPS Board is officially nonpartisan; it is charged with operating the public schools in Fairfax County. The Board approves the budget for schools in the county, sets general school policies, and establishes guidelines for the administration of FPS programs. | 4 years |
District Member of the Board of Supervisors (1) | The Board of Supervisors establishes county government policy, passes resolutions and ordinances (within its authority as established by the Virginia General Assembly), approves a budget, sets local tax rates, and approves land use plans. | 4 years |
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors (1) | The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is the only member of the Board that is elected by the entire county. The Chairman serves as head of the Board of Supervisors while also carrying out the same duties and responsibilities as do all members of the Board. | 4 years |
District Member of the Board of Supervisors (1) | The Board of Supervisors establishes county government policy, passes resolutions and ordinances (within its authority as established by the Virginia General Assembly), approves a budget, sets local tax rates, and approves land use plans. | 4 years |
Sheriff (1) | The role of the Sheriff is to operate a secure and humane Adult Detention Center; provide security for the courthouse and the surrounding complex; and execute civil law processes on behalf of the courts. | 4 years |
Commonwealth's Attorney (1) | The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney prosecutes all misdemeanor and felony crimes and delinquency matters committed under the Code of Virginia within Fairfax County. | 4 years |
Member - Virginia House of Delegates (1) | Members of the Virginia House of Delegates (state delegates) serve two-year terms. With the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates forms the legislative branch of the Virginia state government. Powers include passing bills on public policy matters and writing the budget for state operations. Currently, there is a four-member margin of Republican control. | 2 years |
Member - Senate of Virginia (1) | Members of the Senate of Virginia (state senators) serve four-year terms. The Senate is the upper chamber of the Virginia General Assembly. With the House of Delegates, the Senate of Virginia forms the legislative branch of the Virginia state government. Currently, there is a four-member margin of Democratic control. | 4 years |
