May 1, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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NOVA awarded $500,000 in federal funds for infrastructure upgrade

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Rep. James Walkinshaw presented a check for $500,000 in federal funds to Northern Virginia Community College for infrastructure improvements at the Annandale campus. The funds were appropriated by Congress for FY 2026. “NOVA really is the economic engine for Northern Virginia,” Walkinshaw said at the presentation event on April 27. The funds will be used … Continued

Another candidate joins the race for Congress

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Elizabeth Guzmán, a progressive Democratic member of the House of Delegates, has joined the crowded field of candidates running for Congress in the newly redrawn 7th District. The Democratic and Republican primaries will be on Aug. 4. Under Virginia’s new map of congressional districts, resulting from Virginia voters’ approval of a constitutional amendment on redistricting … Continued

Virginia approves redistricting amendment

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Virginia voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment on redistricting, according to results from the April 21 special election posted by the Virginia Department of Elections. As of 10 p.m. 51.28 percent of Virginians voted Yes, and 48.72 percent voted No. In Fairfax County, 69.49 percent of voters supported the amendment. Passage of the ballot measure … Continued

Voting on redistricting opens April 11 in Mason District

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Early voting on Virginia’s proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting opens tomorrow at satellite locations, including the Mason Government Center and Thomas Jefferson Library. A special election on redistricting will be held on April 21. Voting at the satellite sites is available April 11-18. The polls are open Monday-Friday, 1-7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. … Continued

Virginia Sen. Salim launches congressional campaign

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Sen. Saddam Salim (center) meets with members of the Falls Church chapter of Moms Demand Action, a group that promotes legislation to curb gun violence. Virginia Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim on April 6 announced his candidacy for the 7th Congressional District. Salim joins a crowded field of candidates from both parties. The Democratic Primary is … Continued

Dorothy McAuliffe launches congressional campaign

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Dorothy McAuliffe, the wife of former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, on March 11 launched a campaign for Congress in the redrawn 7th District, under the assumption that Virginia voters will pass a constitutional amendment on redistricting. The 7th District, is currently centered around Fredericksburg. Under the redistricting proposal, it would encompass Annandale and would run … Continued

Early voting starts tomorrow on redistricting

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Early voting starts tomorrow, March 6, on a state constitutional amendment authorizing a redistricting plan for members of the House of Representatives. The measure is designed to level the playing field to give Virginia Democrats an edge following redistricting actions by other states that benefit Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. Virginia’s redistricting plan only … Continued