Photos: Virginia primaries

WASHINGTON — Virginia primary voters headed to the polls Tuesday to choose nominees for the state’s top two posts plus legislative seats in a closely watched election that was considered the first indicator of President Donald Trump’s popularity with the electorate since he took office.

See photos from the day.

Virginia Democratic candidate for governor, Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, with his wife Pam, left, son Weston, and daughter Aubrey celebrate his victory in the Democratic primary during an election party in Crystal City, Va., Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Northam faced former congressman Tom Perriello in Tuesday’s primary. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

AP Photo/Cliff Owen

Protestors take over the stage prior to Virginia Democratic candidate for governor, Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam celebrating his primary win at a Democratic primary election party in Crystal City, Va., Tuesday, June 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

AP Photo/Cliff Owen

Democratic candidate for governor, former Rep. Tom Perriello, speaks to supporters at an election night party at the State Theatre Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in Falls Church, Va. Perriello lost to Lt. Gov Ralph Northam in the primary for the Democratic nomination for Virginia Governor. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Republican candidate for governor, Ed Gillespie, smiles as he gives a victory speech at his victory party Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Richmond, Va. Gillespie beat State Sen. Frank Wagner and Corey Stewart in today's primary. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) — Republican candidate for governor, Ed Gillespie, smiles as he gives a victory speech at his victory party Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Richmond, Va. Gillespie beat State Sen. Frank Wagner and Corey Stewart in today’s primary. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

End of @CoreyStewartVA speech @WTOP #VAPrimary pic.twitter.com/03UZyC1Z8z
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) June 14, 2017

(AP Photo/Steve Helber)

.@CoreyStewartVA @WTOP #VAPrimary pic.twitter.com/DuwJglLSRF
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) June 14, 2017

(AP Photo/Steve Helber)

They seem ready to party here @RalphNortham campaign hdqtrs at Highline RXR - a bar in #CrystalCity. pic.twitter.com/xJUyB98W3s
— Dick Uliano (@DickUliano) June 14, 2017

(AP Photo/Steve Helber)

It's hot and sweaty and victory is in air @RalphNortham campaign hdqtrs #wtop pic.twitter.com/sBWSW8X27q
— Dick Uliano (@DickUliano) June 14, 2017

(AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Republican gubernatorial candidate Corey Stewart finishes his speech at his election watch party in Woodbridge, Va., Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Ed Gillespie’s narrow victory against former Trump state campaign chairman Stewart provided the night’s biggest surprise. Gillespie will face Virginia Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam. (Linda Davidson/The Washington Post via AP)

Linda Davidson/The Washington Post via AP

Another update from @CoreyStewartVA party HQ @WTOP #VAPrimary pic.twitter.com/EqrJPbe3GE
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) June 14, 2017

(Linda Davidson/The Washington Post via AP)

Just announced at @CoreyStewartVA party @WTOP #VAPrimary pic.twitter.com/4QKPi8CGsY
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) June 14, 2017

(Linda Davidson/The Washington Post via AP)

.@CoreyStewartVA campaign worker announcing to applause "We are tied in Loudoun" @WTOP #VAPrimary pic.twitter.com/CvzhnxqRM6
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) June 14, 2017

(Linda Davidson/The Washington Post via AP)

I'm covering the @CoreyStewartVA party tonight in Woodbridge. I'm told the candidate is expected here around 8:30 @WTOP #VAPrimary pic.twitter.com/f2YC4IvtKT
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) June 13, 2017

(Linda Davidson/The Washington Post via AP)

A sign designates parking for voters at a polling place in Ashburn, Virginia. Low voter turnout marked Tuesday’s primary election in Virginia. Voter will choose nominees for governor, lieutenant governor and House of Delegates. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)

Few voters visit Occoquan Elementary School in Woodbridge late Tuesday afternoon for the Virginia primary on June 13, 2017. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)

Frank L. Marble waits to check in to vote in the gubernatorial primary Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Red Mill Elementary, in Virginia Beach, Va. (L. Todd Spencer /The Virginian-Pilot via AP)

L. Todd Spencer /The Virginian-Pilot via AP

Democratic candidate for governor, Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam greets voters at a canvas kickoff Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Chesterfield, Va. Lt. Gov Ralph Northam faces former Congressman Tom Perriello in today’s primary. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

AP Photo/Steve Helber

Kelly Barrows stands outside a polling place in Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood, where she cast her vote for Tom Perriello for governor on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Barrows, a 29-year old restaurant manager, says the former congressman more closely aligns with her progressive views. (AP Photo/Alanna Durkin Richer)

AP Photo/Alanna Durkin Richer

Virginia Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ed Gillespie greets voters mid-afternoon at the polls at Glen Allen High School, near Richmond, Va., on primary day across the state on Tuesday June 13, 2017. Gillespie is facing two challengers for the party nomination. (Joe Mahoney/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

Joe Mahoney/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP

Republican candidate for governor, Ed Gillespie, right, talks with Republican Lt. Gov. candidate Glenn Davis, left, at a polling place Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Richmond, Va. Gillespie faces State Sen. Frank Wagner and Corey Stewart in today’s primary. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

AP Photo/Steve Helber

Democratic candidate for governor and former congressman Tom Perriello, center talks with voter Roberta Dorr, right, outside a polling place Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in North Chesterfield, Va. Perriello faces Lt. Gov Ralph Northam faces in today’s primary. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

AP Photo/Steve Helber

Frank Von Richter poses for a photo outside a polling place in Richmond, Va., on Tuesday June 13, 2017. Von Richter said he voted for Ralph Northam for governor because he believes the candidate is strong on issues like education and health care and will continue Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s efforts to bring more jobs to Virginia. (AP Photo/Alanna Durkin Richer)

AP Photo/Alanna Durkin Richer

Republican candidate for governor, Ed Gillespie, greets voters at a polling place Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Richmond, Va. Gillespie faces State Sen. Frank Wagner and Corey Stewart in today's primary. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) — Republican candidate for governor, Ed Gillespie, greets voters at a polling place Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Richmond, Va. Gillespie faces State Sen. Frank Wagner and Corey Stewart in today’s primary. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Democratic candidate for governor, Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, sporting an I voted sticker, talks with voters at a canvas kickoff Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Chesterfield, Va. Lt. Gov Ralph Northam faces former Congressman Tom Perriello in today's primary. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) — Democratic candidate for governor, Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, sporting an I voted sticker, talks with voters at a canvas kickoff Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Chesterfield, Va. Lt. Gov Ralph Northam faces former Congressman Tom Perriello in today’s primary. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Democratic candidate for governor, former congressman, Tom Perriello, left, talks with Gretchen Craig of Chesterfield, outside a polling place Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in North Chesterfield, Va. Perriello faces Lt. Gov Ralph Northam faces in today's primary. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) — Democratic candidate for governor, former congressman, Tom Perriello, left, talks with Gretchen Craig of Chesterfield, outside a polling place Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in North Chesterfield, Va. Perriello faces Lt. Gov Ralph Northam faces in today’s primary. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

The polling station at Patriot High School in Nokesville is pretty quiet as of 10 a.m. Tuesday. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)

Pictured is a man opening a door to a voting facility in Virginia — A man goes to vote in Virginia’s primary June 13, 2017. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)

Virginia primary voting is underway. The photo shows a polling location at the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church, Virginia. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Virginia primary voting is underway. The photo shows a polling location at the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church,
Virginia. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli) — A sign at the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church, Virginia, points voters to the poll. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Polls open in Va for primary for both parties. Voters select who they want on Nov ballot for gov, Lt gov & delegates seats.#vaPrimary @WTOP pic.twitter.com/gyWmx118s9
— Kathy Stewart (@KStewartWTOP) June 13, 2017

(WTOP/Nick Iannelli)