Virginia, US House, District 6: Democratic Primary Election Results

The upcoming US House election for Virginia's 6th District is garnering significant attention as the polls have opened today. This primary holds considerable weight as it will determine the Democratic contender who may go on to represent the district in the general election.

The 6th District encompasses several counties including Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Buena Vista City, Clarke, Covington City, Frederick, Harrisonburg City, Highland, Lexington City, Page, Roanoke, Roanoke City, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Salem City, Shenandoah, Staunton City, Warren, Waynesboro City, and Winchester City.

Incumbent Democratic candidate Ken Mitchell is the sole candidate running in this primary. Despite an uncontested race, the election will give insight into the Democratic base in the district and set the stage for the general elections. Each vote will be meticulously counted, and the results will be updated throughout the evening as they come in from various precincts.

The precincts in the following counties are tallied for this district:

• Alleghany - 13 precincts
• Augusta - 26 precincts
• Bath - 8 precincts
• Bedford - 33 precincts
• Botetourt - 11 precincts
• Buena Vista City - 2 precincts
• Clarke - 8 precincts
• Covington City - 6 precincts
• Frederick - 22 precincts
• Harrisonburg City - 9 precincts
• Highland - 7 precincts
• Lexington City - 2 precincts
• Page - 6 precincts
• Roanoke - 34 precincts
• Roanoke City - 21 precincts
• Rockbridge - 18 precincts
• Rockingham - 32 precincts
• Salem City - 11 precincts
• Shenandoah - 13 precincts
• Staunton City - 6 precincts
• Warren - 12 precincts
• Waynesboro City - 5 precincts
• Winchester City - 7 precincts

This article will be updated live as the results come in, so be sure to check back for the latest updates throughout the evening. At the moment, all the votes cast are reported as zero since the counting process is ongoing.

Ken Mitchell, the Democratic candidate, is receiving votes from across the district with the following current statistics:

• Total votes from absentee ballots and early votes: 0
• Total votes cast on election day: 0
• Precincts reporting: 0 out of 312 total precincts

Given the uncontested nature of this primary within the Democratic Party, Ken Mitchell is expected to secure the nomination effortlessly.