Early Voting Opens in Virginia and Idaho

Early voting has begun in both Virginia and Ada County, Idaho, with Ada County offering two weeks of early voting at seven locations for its May 20 Consolidated Election, including on-site registration for new voters. In Virginia, early voting for the June 17 Democratic primaries for lieutenant governor, attorney general, House of Delegates, and local races began on May 2 and runs through June 14, open to all registered voters. Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor include Levar Stoney, Babur Lateef, Aaron Rouse, Victor Salgado, Ghazala Hashmi, and Alexander Bastani, while John Reid is the Republican nominee and current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is running for governor. Voters are reminded to check their registration status and bring valid identification to the polls. Both absentee and in-person early voting options are available to facilitate participation. Additional information is accessible through local election boards and online voter guides.