Virginia Voters Pick Democratic Nominee for Governor

Virginia voters trickled into polling places Tuesday -- in sharp contrast to November's lengthy lines -- to cast ballots in Democratic primary races for governor, lieutenant governor, and 10 House of Delegates seats.

Jessie Link casts her vote at the Temple Beth El Synagogue in Alexandria on Tuesday morning. Turnout in Alexandria was slightly stronger than other parts of the state.

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Candidate Terry McAuliffe stops by Ray's Hell Burger in Arlington to talk with prospective voters Tim West, left, Sarah Cunningham and P.K. Cascio.

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The polling station at Buzz Aldridge Elementary in Reston experiences a rush as voters take to the polls for the Virginia Democratic primary elections.

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Virginia state Sen. R. Creigh Deeds, a Democratic candidate for governor, casts his vote at the precinct in his hometown, Millboro. Deeds canceled several Election Day events, choosing instead to spend a quiet day with his family.

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Feliza Kepler, left, is shown to a polling machine by Jeff Davis at Forest Edge Elementary in Reston.

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Kathy Rini casts her vote, along with her husband, at Buzz Aldridge Elementary.

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A voter receives a sticker after voting in Reston. Officials predicted that turnout across the state would be around 5 percent of the electorate.

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Brian Moran casts his vote at the Temple Beth El Synagogue in Alexandria. Moran generally was viewed as trailing in the race as Election Day began, but low turnout made the result hard to predict.

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Charles Crowe gets a sticker from Jack Sullivan after voting at the Temple Beth El Synagogue in Alexandria. The Democratic nominee will face Attorney General Bob McDonnell, who ran unopposed at his party's convention in late May.

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This Story Race to Richmond: Election Returns \| Washington Post Enterprise Editor Marc Fisher discusses the returns as they come in for the Virginia primary elections, including the races for governor, lieutenant governor and four state districts (35, 38, 47, 52). Polls Close After Stormy Day Brings Trickle of Voters Early Votes Cast for Virginia Primary Virginia Voters Pick Democratic Nominee for Governor Virginia Politics: Latest From the Polls		TOOLBOX E-Mail This Save/Share + Digg Facebook Reddit Twitter myspace del.icio.us NewsTrust Stumble It! COMMENT 0 Comments Your browser's settings may be preventing you from commenting on and viewing comments about this item. See instructions for fixing the problem. Discussion Policy CLOSE Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site. Please review the full rules governing commentaries and discussions. You are fully responsible for the content that you post. Who's Blogging » Links to this gallery		Related Deeds Wins Va. Democratic Primary Photos \| State Sen. R. Creigh Deeds comes from behind to win the three-way Democratic primary for governor, paving the way for a rematch with Republican Bob McDonnell in the fall. McDonnell Adopts Moderate Tone for a New Virginia Photos \| Bob McDonnell, battling a strong Democratic tide in the recent races for Virginia's highest offices, plans a campaign more moderate than his legislative record. Terry McAuliffe, Fundraising Juggernaut Deeds Is Lone Rural Virginian in Race
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