The Commonwealth of Virginia is preparing to hold its presidential primary election February 12^th.  This primary will come a week after the "Super Tuesday" contest in which 24 other states hold their presidential primaries.  February 12^th will be the first opportunity that Virginians have to vote for the presidential candidate they feel will best demonstrate the characteristics needed of the next Commander in Chief.

Virginia voters who registered prior to the January 14^th deadline will be allowed to vote for the Republican or Democratic presidential candidate of their choice.  Nearly 2,500 polling locations will be open within Virginia's 11 Congressional districts.  Under a special provision of Virginia law, Virginia residents who will turn 18 years of age on or before the November 4, 2008 presidential election are eligible to register in advance and vote in the presidential primary. 

Polls open February 12^th at 6am and close at 7pm.  If you are planning to vote by absentee ballot, you must register in person at the Stafford County Voter Registrar's office no later than February 5^th.

For more information about the primary election in Stafford County, visit the Stafford County web site.

Irene Morales Ward, Northern Virginia Real Estate