by Robert Mason Jr.
RICHMOND—Tuesday, August 4, is Primary Election Day throughout Virginia.
Locally, seven candidates are on the primary ballot seeking the Democratic nomination to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in District 1 in the November 3 election, according to the Virginia Department of Elections (elections.virginia.gov).
The candidates are Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs of Henrico, Salaam Bhatti of Henrico, Tim S. Cywinski of Henrico, Jason S. Knapp of Reedville, Ericka W. Kopp of Henrico, Shannon L. Taylor of Henrico and Mel E. Tull III of Henrico.
There is no Republican primary for the District 1 seat. Republican incumbent District 1 Rep. Rob Wittman of Montross will seek re-election in November.
Meanwhile, three Republican candidates are on the primary ballot seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate statewide.
The candidates are Kim Farrington of Fairfax Station, Bert K. Mizusawa of McLean and David Earl Williams of Reston.
There is no Democratic primary for the Senate seat. Democrat incumbent Sen. Mark Warner of Alexandria will seek re-election in November.
Mark Moran of Falls Church previously declared his candidacy for Senate in the November election.
Early voting in the primary races began….
