Tag: elections
State Supreme Court strikes down redistricting amendment
In a major victory for Republicans, the Virginia Supreme Court on May 8 struck down a constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting narrowly passed by voters on April 21. The measure would have allowed the Democrats to flip four seats in the House of Representatives – with the ultimate goal of giving Democrats control over the … Continued
Another candidate joins the race for Congress
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
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
Closure of Culmore library affects voting
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on April 14 authorized a public hearing on an ordinance to relocate the polling place for the Holmes precinct in Mason District from the Culmore Community Library to Bailey’s Elementary School. The hearing will be held on May 5, at 4:30 p.m. The polling place needs to be changed … Continued
Former aide to VP Pence runs for Congress as a Democrat
Olivia Troye, a national security expert who was an advisor to former Vice President Mike Pence during President Trump’s first term, is running for Congress as a Democrat. Troye joined a crowded field of candidates from both parties who plan to run for the 7th Congressional District if the constitutional amendment on redistricting passes. The … Continued
Voting on redistricting opens April 11 in Mason District
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
Warner blasts Trump’s ‘war of choice’
President Trump must be held accountable for the war in Iran, Sen. Mark Warner told the crowd at a re-election campaign event in Tysons on April 8, where he was joined by Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi and Rep. James Walkinshaw. As the vice chair of the Senate’s Select Committee on Intelligence, Warner said, it was clear … Continued
Virginia Sen. Salim launches congressional campaign
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
Tom Dannan wins school board election
Braddock District voters elected Tom Dannan to the Fairfax County School Board in a special election on March 3. Dannan, who was endorsed by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee, got 65.5 percent of the vote, while the Republican-endorsed candidate, Saundra Davis, got 34.3 percent. A total of 3,355 votes were cast. Dannan beat Alexa Krezel … Continued
Bennett-Parker elected to the Virginia Senate
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, a Democrat who represents Alexandria in the Virginia House of Delegates, easily won a special election on Feb. 10 for the 39th District in the state Senate. Bennett-Parker got nearly 83 percent of the vote, compared to 17 percent for her Republican opponent, Julie Robben Lineberry. Bennett-Parker will complete the term of Sen. … Continued
Virginia Senate candidates clash on key issues
Candidates for the 39th District in the Virginia Senate clashed on taxes, affordable housing, immigrants, unions, and much more during a Feb. 1 forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City. Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D) and Julie Robben Lineberry (R) are on the ballot for a special election on Feb. … Continued
McGuire wins special election for the House of Delegates
Garrett McGuire, a Democrat, easily won a special election Jan. 20 to represent the 17th District in the Virginia House of Delegates. McGuire beat Republican candidate Christopher Cardiff, getting just over 78 percent of the vote, the Virginia Department of Elections reports. The reliably Blue 17th District includes parts of Franconia, Rose Hill, and Springfield. … Continued
Gretchen Bulova wins special election for Virginia House
Gretchen Bulova won a special election on Jan. 13 for Virginia House of Delegates District 11. Bulova, a Democrat, beat her Republican opponent, Adam Wise, with nearly 69 percent of the vote, according to the Virginia Department of Elections. She will succeed her husband, David Bulova, in the House of Delegates. He had resigned after … Continued
Bennett-Parker wins Democratic firehouse primary
Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker won a firehouse primary held by the Alexandria Democrats on Jan. 13 to succeed Virginia Sen. Adam Ebbin. Bennett-Parker got 70.6 percent of the vote. Former delegate Mark Levine came in second with 17.4 percent. She will face Republican candidate Julie Robben Lineberry in a special election for the 39th Senate District … Continued
Democrats hold firehouse primary Tuesday for Virginia Senate District 39
A special election has been scheduled for Feb. 10 to select a candidate for Virginia Senate District 39 to replace Adam Ebbin. Ebbin announced his resignation after being appointed by Gov.-Elect Abigail Spanberger to serve as senior advisor at the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. The Alexandria Democrats are holding an unassembled caucus, also known as … Continued