Tag: elections
Voters’ guide to the primaries
Primary elections on Tuesday, June 12, will determine a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, a Republican House of Representatives candidate for the 11th district, and a Democratic candidate for the 8th congressional district. Republican primary-Senate Voters in the Republican primary will have a chance to choose one of these four Senate candidates to fill … Continued
Democrats open campaign office
With the opening of an Organizing for America office at Loehmann’s Plaza in Falls Church April 14, the campaign to re-elect President Obama is officially up and running in Fairfax County. The office will serve as a hub for volunteers engaged in phone banking, door-to-door canvassing, and other campaign activities on behalf of Obama and … Continued
Fairfax County Republicans go for Romney over Paul
Mitt Romney got 65.2 percent of the vote in Fairfax County in the Republican primary yesterday, which is a bit more than the 59.5 percent statewide vote for Romney, the Virginia Board of Elections reports. The Virginia Republican primary doesn’t have a huge amount of credibility, though, as Ron Paul and Romney were the only … Continued
Voter turnout in Mason District was down 3 percent
The election is over—and most of the campaign signs have been taken down—but the results are still being analyzed. Voter turnout was down 1 percent this year county wide compared to 2007. In Mason District, turnout was down 3 percent. There doesn’t seem to be a countywide pattern, with turnout also down in Braddock, Providence, … Continued
Mistakes on voter cards led to confusion at the polls
We warned you that there might be problems on Election Day, and there were—a lot more than usual, according to a poll watcher. More than 2,200 people countywide received voter cards from the Fairfax County Office of Elections with errors—such as the wrong precinct or polling place. Many of the mistakes failed to account for … Continued
Election results show wins for Marsden, Gross, Cook, and McLaughlin
Voters in the Annandale/Mason area supported incumbents on Election Day. In a closely watched race for the 37th Senate District, the Democratic incumbent Dave Marsden pulled in 53.6 percent of the vote, compared to 46.3 percent for Republican Jason Flanary, with all precincts counted. The race for supervisor of the Braddock District was extremely close. … Continued
Various groups endorsing candidates vying to represent Annandale area
For all of you who still haven’t made up your minds about who to vote for tomorrow, it might be helpful to see which organizations have endorsed the candidates. Here is a list of some of the major endorsements for candidates hoping to represent Annandale/Mason District residents: State Senate – 37th District Dave Marsden, (Democrat, … Continued
Check your voter card
You should have received a new voter card within the past few days. Check it carefully to make sure it’s accurate, as some Fairfax County residents have found mistakes on their cards. Due to redistricting, some voters will find that they are in different state Senate, House of Delegates districts and/or different Fairfax County districts. Some … Continued
Candidates address diversity issue at a Voice of Vietnamese Americans forum
Candidates join members of the Vietnamese community for a group photo A candidates forum Oct. 28, sponsored by Voice of Vietnamese Americans, focused on diversity, cultural sensitivity, and outreach to immigrant communities. Most of the 14 candidates at the forum, at the Mason District Government Center, related some experience from their lives aimed illustrating their … Continued
Gross and Feld offer opposing views on the state of Mason District
Penny Gross and David Feld have very different perspectives on the state of Mason District. Feld, the Republican candidate hoping to unseat Gross, says the commercial centers of Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners are in dire need of revitalization, as redevelopment investment bypasses this part of the county. “We are not getting our share … Continued
FXCO School board candidates address needs-based funding formula
From the left: Nell Hurley, Lin-Dai Kendall, Lolita Mancheno Smoak, and Ryan McElveen When deciding which school board candidates to vote for Nov. 8, one possible factor to consider is whether they understand and support the issues faced by schools in Annandale and the Mason District, which serve diverse populations with larger numbers of … Continued
Feld, Gross battle over transit, development, and deer
Feld Mason Supervisor candidate David Feld proposed so many new ways to spend money at a debate last night, Penny Gross asked, “are you sure you’re a Republican?” That comment came after Feld proposed building more affordable housing in the county, although he also talked about other costly projects. When asked how he would pay … Continued
State senate candidates Marsden and Flanary clash in debate
Marsden State Sen. Dave Marsden (37th District) and his challenger Jason Flanary clashed over transportation, spending, education, immigration, and other issues at a debate Oct. 16 at Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church in Burke. Flanary, a Republican, called for government to “be run a little more like a business” and said “we need more business leaders … Continued
The November elections: Here’s what you need to know
With Election Day less than a month away, it’s a good time to provide a guide for Annandale voters. Election Day is Nov. 8, and the polls are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. There are lots of changes due to redistricting, so check the new voter card you should have received in the mail several weeks … Continued
Candidates clash over roads, taxes, and environment
Saslaw Voters Fairfax County’s Braddock District got a close-up look at some of the candidates running for office in November at a forum Tuesday evening sponsored by the North Springfield Civic Association. Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw, who has been in the Virginia legislature since 1976, reminded the audience of some of his accomplishments: bringing … Continued