Early voting for the Democratic primary takes place Friday, June 18 to Saturday, August 1.
All you need to know about early voting is on our Elections page.
One important thing to know: Those young people who will turn 18 before the general election in November may vote in the primary.
The three veterans running for the First Congressional District — Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs, Jason Knapp, and Mel Tull — and incumbent candidate Rob Wittman are invited to this veteran-focused event being held Monday, June 29 at 6:00 pm at Mt Olive Baptist Church (6749 Jessie Dupont Memorial Hwy, Heathsville).
The three Democratic candidates have confirmed; there has been no response from Wittman’s office about his participation (as of June 17, 2026).
Attend the event and have a conversation about the candidates’ views on the range of issues around the military and veterans.
Learn about the candidates (CD1 Veterans Town Hall, June 29 and Rob Wittman).
The three veterans running for the First Congressional District — Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs, Jason Knapp, and Mel Tull — and incumbent candidate Rob Wittman are invited to this veteran-focused event being held Monday, June 29 at 6:00 pm at Mt Olive Baptist Church (6749 Jessie Dupont Memorial Hwy, Heathsville).
The three Democratic candidates have confirmed; there has been no response from Wittman’s office about his participation (as of June 17, 2026).
Attend the event and have a conversation about the candidates’ views on the range of issues around the military and veterans.
In advance of the event, here’s a bit of information about Beggs’, Knapp’s, and Tull’s positions on members of the armed forces and veterans:
Beggs: “My commitment is simple: If you wear the uniform, have worn the uniform, or support someone who does, you deserve a representative who fights just as hard for you as you fight for this country.“
Knapp: “I will defend VA care, demand congressional authorization before another war, codify reproductive care for servicemembers, and treat the promise made to those who served as the debt it is.”
Tull: Meet our commitment to provide our veterans with quality healthcare.
Westmoreland Dems Annual Northern Neck BLUE Crab Feast, Saturday, September 26: Noon – 3:00 pm. At Colonial Beach Community Center (717 Marshall Ave, Colonial Beach).
Westmoreland Dems Candidate Speed Dating, Tuesday, July 7: 7:00 pm, The Inn at Montross, 21 Polk St, Montross. Get to know the Democrats running in the 1st Congressional District primary August 4.
