Politics & Government
Democratic Candidates for 48th District to Debate Saturday
Event takes place one day before the "unassembled caucus" to pick a candidate; the special election is set for Aug. 19.
The candidates for Virginia's 48th District will gather Saturday at a local high school to debate before voters choose a nominee on Sunday.
The debate is scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Washington-Lee High School.
Del. Bob Brink, who recently resigned as delegate to Arlington and McLean's 48th District to take a job with the McAuliffe administration.
Democrats will hold an "unassembled caucus" on Sunday to pick a nominee; the special election is set for Aug. 19.
Here are the Democratic candidates running for the seat; each link will get you to the candidate's Facebook page.
Locations and Times
- Arlington voters – Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Yorktown High School cafeteria (5200 N. Yorktown Boulevard, Arlington)
- Fairfax voters – Sunday 12 noon to 6 p.m. at McLean High School cafeteria (1633 Davidson Rd, McLean, Westmoreland Street entrance).
Call to Caucus / Rules
Virginia voters registered in the 48th House of Delegates District prior to June 30, will be allowed to vote. The caucus will be unassembled, meaning a “firehouse primary” style of voting (show up, vote, leave). Voting will be conducted using preference voting (ranked order balloting) as in prior Arlington Democratic caucuses this year.
Click here to determine if you live in the 48th, or view a map of the 48th. You can also click here to download a spreadsheet of the included precincts.
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Read the full Call to Caucus here.
Read the Draft Caucus Rules here. Rules will be finalized on July 3 by 11pm.
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