Fact Check: "Virginia's primary elections on June 20, 2023, will include Democratic nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general."
What We Know
The claim states that Virginia's primary elections on June 20, 2023, will feature Democratic nominees for the positions of lieutenant governor and attorney general. However, according to the Virginia Department of Elections, the primary elections scheduled for June 20, 2023, did not include these offices. Instead, the primaries for lieutenant governor and attorney general are set for June 17, 2025, as indicated in the Upcoming Elections section of the Virginia Department of Elections' website.
Furthermore, the Associated Press reported that the upcoming primaries would focus on various local and state offices but did not mention the lieutenant governor or attorney general races for 2023, confirming that these positions were not on the ballot for that year (AP News).
Analysis
The evidence clearly indicates that the claim is inaccurate. The Virginia Department of Elections explicitly states that the primary elections on June 20, 2023, did not include candidates for lieutenant governor or attorney general. The next opportunity for voters to participate in primaries for these offices will be in 2025, as confirmed by multiple sources, including the Virginia Department of Elections and the Washington Post.
The reliability of the sources used in this analysis is high. The Virginia Department of Elections is the official state authority responsible for overseeing elections and providing accurate information about upcoming elections and candidates. The Associated Press is a reputable news organization known for its fact-based reporting. Therefore, the information provided by these sources can be considered credible and trustworthy.
Conclusion
The claim that "Virginia's primary elections on June 20, 2023, will include Democratic nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general" is False. The primary elections for these offices are scheduled for June 17, 2025, not 2023, as confirmed by official state sources and reputable news outlets.
