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Early voting is open in Virginia through August 1st for the August 4th primary, and officials are urging participation since primaries usually see lower turnout. For Jane and David Hackenburg, who spent a decade living overseas in China, voting in person for the first time in over ten years was a thrilling experience — one that underscored how rare and precious the right to vote truly is. Their friends in China were stunned by the idea of Americans directly influencing elections. Meanwhile, Martinsville’s Elections Director Sara Workman hopes for a surge in voter turnout, reminding everyone to register by July 24th and bring a valid ID — though alternatives exist. Virginia’s open primary system lets voters choose any party’s ballot for specific races, but only one party’s primary per office — giving flexibility without party affiliation requirements.

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