Tag: elections
Virginia re-elects Sen. Kaine
In a presidential election that will put Donald Trump, a convicted felon, back in the White House, reflecting a major rightward turn in the U.S., Virgina voters supported Vice President Harris and re-elected Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine.
Mason District voters speak up
Most early voters we talked to at the Mason Government Center said they are voting for Harris.
Vote early at the Mason Government Center
Early voting for one of the most consequential presidential races in U.S. history began at Fairfax County’s 13 satellite locations on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Early voting underway
Early voting at satellite polling stations, including the Mason Government Center and the Thomas Jefferson Library, begins on Oct. 17.
Hummer, Woodburn precincts to be consolidated
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on June 25 approved an ordinance to consolidate the Hummer precinct with the Woodburn precinct in Mason District. Current residents of the Hummer Road precinct would vote at Woodburn Elementary School. The next step calls for the county attorney to file a request for a “certification of no … Continued
Republican Primary winner Hung Cao to go up against Sen. Kaine
Far-right extremist Hung Cao easily won the Republic Primary for the U.S. Senate in Virginia. He will challenge the Democratic incumbent, Sen. Tim Kaine, in November. In the Democratic Primary for the 11th District of the House of Representatives, Rep. Gerry Connolly handily won with 44 percent of the vote compared to nearly 7 percent … Continued
Biden campaign opens an office in Annandale
The Joe Biden re-election campaign opened its first office in Northern Virginia in Annandale. Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Sen. Tim Kaine, Rep. Don Beyer, and Del. Charniele Herring (Alexandria) all spoke at the opening on May 10 in an office building on Little River Turnpike. The theme of the event was all about “the importance … Continued
Voting underway for the primaries
Early voting for the Democratic and Republican primaries started on May 3. Both primaries are on June 18. Several candidates for the Senate and U.S. House of Representatives are on the primary ballots. Voting at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax, and two other locations in Alexandria and Reston is available … Continued
FXCO primary voters go for Haley and Biden
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump both scored big wins in the Virginia Democratic and Republican primaries, respectively, on March 5. Statewide, Biden got 88.69 percent of the vote in the Democratic Primary. In the Republican Primary, 63.32 percent of voters went for Trump, and 34.62 percent voted for Nikki Haley. Following a poor showing … Continued
Polls are open for the primaries
The polls opened today at 6 a.m. for the Virginia presidential primaries and will close at 7 p.m. If you’re not sure where to vote, look up your polling place on the Virginia Department of Elections website. Be sure to bring a driver’s license or other valid form of identification. If you have a mail-in … Continued
Early voting for the Virginia primaries underway at satellite locations
Early voting for the Virginia presidential primaries is now underway at 13 locations, including the Mason Government Center and Thomas Jefferson Library. The primaries are March 5. The satellite voting sites are open 1-7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays. Drop boxes are available at those locations and times for absentee ballots. … Continued
Early voting underway for Virginia Primary
All eyes might be on New Hampshire, but early voting is now underway for the March 5 Presidential Primary in Virginia. Three locations are open for early voting on weekdays: Additional early voting locations – including the Mason Government Center and Thomas Jefferson Library – will be open Feb. 24-March 2. In Virginia, voters do not … Continued
Democrats win big on Election Day
It was a big victory for Fairfax County Democrats last night, as they retained nine of the 10 seats on the Board of Supervisors and all 12 seats on the School Board. Democrats also chalked up big wins on the state level, securing a majority in the House of Delegates and retaining their edge in … Continued
You can register to vote – and vote – today
You can vote today even if you haven’t registered. Virginia allows same-day voter registration, so you can go to your polling place to register and cast a provisional ballot. Your ballot will be reviewed by the Fairfax County Electoral Board, and if it all is okay, your vote will count. The polls are open today … Continued
Judge removes a school board candidate from the ballot – over a ‘typo’
[UPDATE: The Office Elections has requalified Marcia St. John-Cunning on Nov. 1. She is back on the ballot.] Marcia St. John-Cunning, a school board candidate for the Franconia District, has been removed from the ballot – just days before the Nov. 7 election – due to a technicality. That happened after more than 3,000 … Continued