October 1, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Tag: elections

Poll workers needed for Election Day

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Voting machines. Fairfax County needs people to work as election officers on Election Day, Nov. 6, particularly in certain areas, including Annandale and Falls Church. Bilingual people who speak Korean or Vietnamese are also needed for those area. To apply, you must be registered to vote in Virginia and can’t be an elected official or … Continued

Absentee voting under way for June 12 primary

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Absentee voting is underway for the primary elections on June 12. There will be Republican primary to select a candidate to run against Tim Kaine, the Democrat representing Virginia in the U.S. Senate. No Democratic candidates are running against Kaine. There are three candidates in the Republic primary for Kaine’s seat: Corey Stewart, chair of … Continued

Public invited to learn about redistricting

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The Springfield-Annandale branch of the American Association University Women invites the public to learn about efforts to end gerrymandering and promote fair redistricting in Virginia. This is the topic of the group’s next meeting, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., in the Braddock District supervisor’s office, 9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Brian Cannon, executive director of OneVirginia2021, … Continued

Voter turnout and ‘Trump effect’ were major factors in Northam victory

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High voter turnout and the “Trump effect” were major factors in Ralph Northam’s unexpectedly big win over Ed Gillespie in the election for Virginia governor, the managers of both campaigns agree. Bradley Komar, the manager of the Northam campaign, and Chris Leavitt, Gillespie’s campaign manager, shared insights from the Nov. 7 election at a forum … Continued

Candidates for statewide office divided on healthcare

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Northam The candidates for statewide office in Virginia present a stark contrast in how they would deal with healthcare and the economy. Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor outlined their positions at a forum Oct. 2 in Tysons hosted by the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Northern Virginia … Continued

Commentary: Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam is the best choice for governor of Virginia

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Northam By Sen. Dave Marsden Some people love to play fantasy football. Almost all of us love to play fantasy politics. Fantasy politics occurs when we become enamored of a candidate because somehow their background fits our ideal and we imbue them with characteristics that we have determined would make for a great chief executive. … Continued

Keys-Gamarra wins big in special school board election

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Karen Keys-Gamarra (in blue) flanked by Virginia lieutenant governor candidate Justin Fairfax, candidate for governor Ralph Northam, Fairfax Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova (left), and members of the school board. Karen Keys-Gamarra won a resounding victory for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board in a special election Aug. 29. Keys-Gamarra, who … Continued

Del. Kory launches re-election campaign

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Tina Trapnell (left) introduces Del. Kaye Kory at a campaign event. A large crowd of supporters gathered in Lake Barcroft June 25 for the launch of Del. Kaye Kory’s re-election campaign. Kory has represented the 38th District in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2010 and before that represented Mason District on the Fairfax County School … Continued

Northam and Gillespie win Virginia primaries

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Ralph Northam (left) and Ed Gillespie will be on the November ballot [WTOP] In a hotly contested Democratic primary contest for governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam got 55.9 percent of the vote, easily beating Tom Perriello, with 44.1 percent. Ed Gillespie Jr., former chair of the Republican National Committee, won the Republican primary for governor … Continued

In-person absentee voting underway for primaries

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Northam supporters rally before a Democratic debate April 29. Absentee voting for the June 13 Democratic and Republican primary elections is already under way. In-person absentee voting began April 28 at the Fairfax County Government Center, Conference Rooms 2/3, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. The polls are open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, … Continued