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Jim Webb urges Democrats to focus on income inequality
Webb Former Sen. Jim Webb may or may not be actively contemplating a run for the presidency but he certainly sounded like a candidate in a brief speech at a brunch sponsored by the Mason District Democratic Committee Oct. 18. When asked if he is running for president, Webb told the Annandale Blog, “not at … Continued
The polls are open for absentee in-person voting through Oct. 31
Absentee voting at the Mason Government Center. Voting is already underway for the Nov. 4 election. You can vote absentee in-person at the Mason Government Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Monday-Friday, 3:30-7 p.m. through Oct. 31 and Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov 1. Voting will not take place on Columbus Day, Oct. 13. The … Continued
Congressional candidates share views on economy, guns, and climate change
Suzanne Scholte Residents of the 11th congressional district packed a meeting room at the Fairfax Regional Library Sept. 10 to hear from the three candidates challenging Rep. Gerry Connolly (D) in the November election. The participants were Republican Suzanne Scholte, Green Party candidate Joe Galdo, and Libertarian Marc Harrold. The session was hosted by the … Continued
Two candidates up against Sen. Warner Nov. 4
New voting machines purchased by Fairfax County on display at George Mason Regional Library Sept. 8 . The one on the right is for people with disabilities. This is the second piece in a series on the upcoming elections. The first article in looked at the race for the 11th congressional district. Voters on Nov. … Continued
Sen. Warner urged to address Citizens United
Activists present box of petitions to Sen. Warner. A coalition of organizations concerned about the corrosive effects of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling and related decisions on money in politics presented petitions to Sen. Mark Warner’s office in Vienna Sept. 4 urging him to support a congressional resolution to set limits on campaign spending. … Continued
11th congressional district: Scholte vs. Connolly
The start of the school year isn’t the only big thing going on after Labor Day; it’s also prime time for the election campaign season. Here’s a look at the race for the 11th congressional district (which includes parts of eastern, northern and central Fairfax County and eastern Prince William County.) Future posts will cover … Continued
Don Beyer wins Democratic primary
Beyer Don Beyer easily won the Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District June 10 with 46 percent of the vote. Beyer hopes to succeed Rep. Jim Moran (D), who’s represented the 8th district since 1991. Beyer, 63, is the owner of nine dealerships in Northern Virginia, is a former Virginia lieutenant governor, former Democratic … Continued
Seven candidates on ballot in Democratic primary June 10
Candidate Mark Levine greets a voter at a Fairfax County Democratic Committee gathering in Annandale. There will be Democratic primary in the 8th Congressional District Tuesday, June 10, to elect a candidate to fill the seat being vacated by Rep. Jim Moran, who is retiring. Seven candidates are running in the primary. The winner will … Continued
Democrats vying for Moran’s seat in Congress outline priorities
Four of the 11 candidates still in the running in the Democratic primary for the seat being vacated by Rep. Jim Moran in the 8th congressional district outlined their priorities at a meeting of the Brigades, a grassroots progressive political group, March 13. The four candidates profiled here are talk show host Mark Levine, Urban … Continued
Large field of candidates vying to fill Moran’s seat in Congress
Beyer Lots of people are lining up to run for the congressional seat held by Rep. Jim Moran, who announced last month that he will not seek re-election. The heavily Democratic and diverse 8th District extends from Woodbridge to McLean and includes parts of Lincolnia, Bailey’s Crossroads, and Seven Corners in Mason District. So far, … Continued
Attorney general recount expected to take place in mid-December
Election Day at Mason Crest Elementary School in Annandale. The Fairfax County vote recount for the state attorney general race will probably start Dec. 16 and should take about three days, says Brian Schoeneman, secretary of the county’s Electoral Board. Republican attorney general candidate Mark Obenshain requested a statewide recount because the Nov. 5 election … Continued
Gap narrowing between attorney general candidates Herring and Obenshain
Representatives from the Democratic and Republican parties greet provisional voters at the Fairfax County Government Center. The tight race for Virginia Attorney General—between Republican candidate Mark Obenshain and the Democrat, Mark Herring—is still in limbo as provisional ballots are being counted by Fairfax County election officials, but it looks like Herring is gaining the edge. … Continued
Mason District, Fairfax County support McAuliffe by wide margins
Terry McAuliffe and his wife, Dorothy, greet supporters after learning he’s been elected the next governor of Virginia. Fairfax County voters supported Terry McAuliffe for governor by a wide margin Nov. 5, resulting in a decisive win for the Democratic candidate. The Republican candidate, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli was actually ahead statewide in the … Continued
Sheriff candidate Kincaid calls sign theft issue a misunderstanding
In the last days before the election, Republican candidate for sheriff, Bryan Wolfe, has stepped up attacks of his Democratic opponent, accusing Capt. Stacey Kincaid of being connected to charges that her brother, Eric Kleiner, had taken down Wolfe campaign signs. Kincaid called the sign issue “an unfortunate situation” that has distracted voters from more … Continued
Tomorrow is Election Day: Here’s what you need to know
Many people already voted, but if you’ve held off until Election Day, here’s what you need to know before heading out to the polls on Tuesday. Voters will elect a governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, House of Delegates member, and Fairfax County sheriff and will have a chance to vote yes or no on a … Continued