Tag: elections
Mason District could gain precincts in redistricting process
When the borders of Fairfax County’s magisterial districts get adjusted next year as part of the required redistricting process, Mason district could possibly gain some precincts from adjacent ones, such as Lee, Braddock, or Providence. Mason Supervisor Penny Gross said, it’s too early to tell, but she suspects Mason’s population has grown somewhat although it is … Continued
Fimian concedes election; Connolly released from hospital
A week after an election in which Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly narrowly beat Republican challenger Keith Fimian to represent Virginia’s 11th congressional district, Fimian has conceded. In the official vote count reported by the Virginia State Board of Elections, Fimian trailed Connolly by 981 votes. The Washington Post published Fimian’s statement on the election results: … Continued
Connolly’s lead expands
As of 3:17 p.m., Rep. Gerry Connolly’s (D) lead over Keith Fimian (R) has widened to 968 votes. Connolly had 111,695 (49.22 percent), and Fimian had 110,727 (48.76 percent). So far, Fimian has neither conceded or requested a recount. As expected all three of the proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution passed, as did the Fairfax … Continued
Election update: Connolly’s margin expands but recount possible
Votes from two malfunctioning voting machines in Virginia’s 11th district have been counted, and Rep. Gerry Connolly’s lead over Keith Fimian has expanded to about 820 votes. Since the margin is less than 1 percent, Fimian can request a recount but must wait until the election results are certified.
Annandale voters contribute to Connolly’s victory
Democrat Gerry Connolly got enough votes to narrowly keep his seat in the House of Representatives, with nearly all the precincts in Annandale and nearby areas contributing to his victory. As of midnight last night, Connolly had 110,401 votes (49.11 percent), compared to 109,914 (48.90 percent) for his Republican challenger, Keith Fimian. One precinct, Laurel … Continued
Watch out for voter intimidation on Nov. 2
The Fairfax County Democratic Committee is urging its members to watch out for voter intimidation on Election Day, in light of Fairfax County Electoral Board Vice Chair Hans von Spakovsky’s involvement in voter suppression efforts around the county, particularly in districts with a heavily minority or low-income population. The committee cites a report on MSNBC’s … Continued
Connolly and Finian clash over health care and the economy
The economy and health reform are two of the issues Rep. Gerry Connolly, the Democrat representing the 11th District, and Republican challenger Keith Fimian are clashing over in debates in recent days. At a debate at the Northern Virginia Community Center in Annandale Monday evening, Fimian repeatedly stressed the need to reduce the national debt, … Continued
Obama voters crucial for Democratic victory in mid-term election
Webb and Connolly Democratic leaders and party members turned out in full force Saturday evening for the Mason District Crab Feast, an annual backyard fundraising event featuring barrels full of blue crabs. Party leaders sought to energize Fairfax County Democratic activists to work hard to get out the vote in November. Both Reps. Gerry Connolly … Continued
Connolly lauds Obama’s accomplishments
“I’m proud to have stood by President Barack Obama’s agenda, and I’m not running away from it,” Rep. Gerry Connolly told a roomful of supporters Wednesday evening. Connolly, a Democrat, represents Virginia’s 11th district (which includes Annandale, along with most of Fairfax and Prince Williams counties). He was swept into office in 2008, as a … Continued
Sandy Evans: ‘I will not be a rubber stamp’
School board candidate Sandy Evans (center) told voters Jan. 16, “I will not be a rubber stamp” for Fairfax County Superintendent Jack Dale. Noting that the Fairfax County Public Schools budget is in “terrible shape,” Evans vowed to protect class and look for more efficient ways of doing things so any funding cuts that need … Continued
Urge Kaine to extend voting rights to ex-offenders
Before Gov. Tim Kaine leaves office, there is one really important thing he needs to do: sign an executive order restoring voting rights to former felons. The Virginia Voter Restoration Project’s Restore Our Vote campaign urges citizens to sign a petition calling for Kaine to act now. More than 300,000 formerly incarcerated residents of Virginia, … Continued