In 2012 we will be electing a president, a U.S. senator, and a U.S. House representative, as well as local offices.
The presidential primary will be on Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
The 8th District Republican Committee has decided to hold a primary if multiple candidates enter the race for Congress for the 8th District. This primary will be held on June 12, 2012, if necessary. There will be a primary for the U.S. Senate race since there are multiple candidates running for the Republican nomination. This primary will also be held on June 12, 2012.
All registered voters who will be at least 18 years old on or before the general election, November 6, 2012, are eligible to vote in both the presidential and non-presidential primaries. (17 year olds can register to vote and vote in the primaries if they will be 18 by November 6, 2012.)
Per party rules, the 8th District Republican Committee will hold a convention to elect delegates to the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida; elect a district chairman; and perform other important tasks. The convention will be held on May 12, 2012. The details are available here.
Contact Chairman Mike Ginsberg at va8gopchairman@hotmail.com with any questions regarding the 2012 elections.
2012 Elections – Important Dates & Events
Friday, January 20, 2012 — In-person absentee voting begins for the presidential primary at your county/city voter registration office. Click here to find where you can vote absentee in person.
Monday, February 13, 2012 – Voter registration deadline to vote in the presidential primary.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 — Deadline to apply for a mailed absentee ballot for the presidential primary.
Saturday, March 3, 2012 — Last day of in-person absentee voting for the presidential primary.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 — Presidential primary day in Virginia.
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 10:00 am — Fairfax County Republican Convention at West Springfield High School, 6100 Rolling Road in Springfield (map). Details TBA.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 — Arlington County Board special election to fill the seat vacated by Barbara Favola. Mark Kelly is the Republican nominee for the election.
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10:00 am – 8th District Republican Committee Convention. Details are available on the 2012 Convention page.
Monday, May 21, 2012 — Deadline to register to vote for the regular primaries.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 (tentative) – Primary day for non-presidential races. There will be a primary for the U.S. Senate race in Virginia. Other primaries TBD.
Saturday, June 16, 10:00 am — Republican Party of Virginia State Convention at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 North Third St. in Richmond (map). The official call is here and more details are here.
Monday, August 27 – Thursday, August 30, 2012 – Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
Saturday, October 13, 2012 — Deadline to register to vote for the election.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 — Election Day.
2012 Candidates
This list only includes candidates who have filed to run for office with the Federal Elections Commission. This list does not include candidates who have dropped out.
Congress
U.S. Senate
