A firehouse primary will be held June 28 ahead of the special election on Sept. 9. Democrats begin voting Tuesday in Virginia's 11th Congressional District to choose a replacement candidate for the seat once held by the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. The Democratic nominee will face a Republican candidate and any Independent candidates in a special election on Sept. 9. A one-day "firehouse primary" is on Saturday, June 28, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 17 locations around the 11th District. Glenn Youngkin chose the latest possible Tuesday for the special election within the allotted timeframe.