PHOTOS: Primary day in Virginia

Tuesday’s big race may have been for Fairfax County’s Democratic nominee for chair of the Board of Supervisors, but there were races throughout the state for party nominees for General Assembly seats and many local positions.

Polls were open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. 小萝莉影视’s Kristi King and Dick Uliano were out and about in Fairfax County, taking the pulse of voters and taking photos.

Among the people they spoke with, key issues driving them to the polls Tuesday morning included: protecting Virginia’s green space from developers, “preserving the character of the community,” and “looking for the most conservative person who has a chance to win.”

Other voters said it was the first time they had come out for a primary at this time of the year, but they were motivated because they want to try to make a difference in their community.

Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay addresses supporters during the Virginia Democratic Primary election on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (小萝莉影视/Dick Uliano)

James Walkinshaw addresses the crowd after winning the Democratic primary for supervisor of Braddock District. (小萝莉影视/Dick Uliano) — James Walkinshaw addresses the crowd after winning the Democratic primary for supervisor of the Braddock District. (小萝莉影视/Dick Uliano)

Yasmine Taeb is greeted by a supporter during an election night party at Zaaki Restaurant and Hookah Bar in Falls Church, Va., Tuesday, June 11. 2019. She challenged Virginia Senate Minority Leader Dick Saslaw, D-Fairfax, 79, for the Democratic slot in the 35th district. Taeb, 39, is his first primary opponent in 40 years. (Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post via AP)

Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post via AP

Joe Morrissey hugs his wife Myrna with 17-month-old son Maverick as he celebrates his Democratic primary win in the 16th District State Senate race with his supporters at the election party of Plaza Mexico in Petersburg, Va., Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (Daniel Sangjib Min/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

Daniel Sangjib Min/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP

Virginia 24th District Sen. Emmett Hanger, R-Mount Solon, is congratulated by family members as he arrives at The Depot Grille for an Election Night party in Staunton, Va., Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Hanger won the primary election against challenger Tina Freitas. (Daniel Lin/Daily 小萝莉影视-Record via AP)

Daniel Lin/Daily 小萝莉影视-Record via AP

Virginia 24th District senator Emmett Hanger, R-Mount Solon, gives a victory speech during a party at The Depot Grille in Staunton, Va., Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Hanger won the primary election against challenger Tina Freitas. (Daniel Lin/Daily 小萝莉影视-Record via AP)

Daniel Lin/Daily 小萝莉影视-Record via AP

Joe Morrissey, right, with his daughter Bella, 3, celebrates his Democratic primary win in 16th District State Senate race with his supporters at the election party of Plaza Mexico in Petersburg, Va., Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (Daniel Sangjib Min/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

Daniel Sangjib Min/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP

Supporters of state Sen. Richard Saslaw, D-Fairfax, are illuminated by cellphone screens as they check results at an election party in Springfield, Va., Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Saslaw is in a close race with his first primary opponent in 39 years. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

AP Photo/Steve Helber

As of 12:01 p.m. Tuesday, about 5.1% of precinct 708-Marshall High School has voted. (小萝莉影视/Kristi King)

Supporters of Jeff McKay, Sen Dick Saslaw and James Walkinshaw gather at a Democratic watch party in Fairfax County, Virginia. (小萝莉影视/Dick Uliano)

Polls are open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (小萝莉影视/Kristi King) — Polls were open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (小萝莉影视/Kristi King)

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Even the most calorie-conscious poll volunteers need a little sugar during primary day. (小萝莉影视/Kristi King)

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— Kyle Lawrence (@KyleDLawrence)

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— Kristi King (@king小萝莉影视)

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One primary candidate wore her “good luck pin.” (小萝莉影视/Kristi King)

Tiffany Diehl came out to vote Tuesday. She said "green space for Reston" is an important issue. (小萝莉影视/Kristi King) — Tiffany Diehl came out to vote Tuesday. She said “green space for Reston” is an important issue. (小萝莉影视/Kristi King)

I'm super disappointed that I was voter number 14 for the today. It was 8 AM.

THINGS AREN'T GOING TO GET BETTER UNLESS YOU VOTE
— Falling Stone (@falling_stone)

Candidate volunteers are up and at it early. Elena Lowe says she鈥檚 out to support a really great candidate for Commonwealth鈥檚 Attorney at Reston, Virginia, precinct 223. (小萝莉影视/Kristi King) — Candidate volunteers are up and at it early. Elena Lowe said she is out to support a really great candidate for Commonwealth鈥檚 Attorney at Reston, Virginia, precinct 223. (小萝莉影视/Kristi King)

The Democratic Primary sample ballot. (小萝莉影视/Kristi King)

Precinct 223 chief Alex Turner was out in Reston early Tuesday morning. "All are welcome," he said. (小萝莉影视/Kristi King) — Precinct 223 chief Alex Turner was out in Reston early Tuesday morning. “All are welcome,” he said. (小萝莉影视/Kristi King)

Got up early to vote in my first Virginia election. Primaries are just as important as the General so let鈥檚 make sure we fill this state with solid Blue! 蔼鈥�
— Andrew Cybulska - I'm on Threads now. (@Andrew_Cybulska)

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