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Virginia to Hold Dual Democratic and
Republican Primary Elections
Richmond, VA, May 26, 2005: The State Board of Elections announces that there will be dual Democratic and Republican Primary Elections for statewide office to be held on June 14, 2005.
Primary elections are required by the political parties to determine the nominee for an office when more than one party member files to be the nominee. The Democratic Party will hold its primary to determine the candidate for Lieutenant Governor and the Republican Party will hold its primary concurrently to determine the candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. In addition, some voters will have the opportunity to determine nominees for their House of Delegates member or local offices.
It is essential that voters be made aware of the following information regarding dual primary elections;
• Virginia law states that a citizen may vote in any one primary election.
• When a voter arrives at the polling place, the voter will be asked to indicate whether he or she will vote in the Democratic or Republican. Primary and will be given the corresponding ballot.
• The voters declaration is in no way to be interpreted as an oath of party membership or loyalty
For additional information contact Nancy Newlin, General Registrar. 540-675-5380
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