Tag: elections
Heavy voter turnout reported in Annandale
People lined up to vote at mid-day at Mason Crest Elementary School in Annandale. Election volunteers at several Annandale precincts are reporting heavy turnout at the polls today, with long lines early in the morning. Volunteer attorneys with the Democratic Party monitoring the polls at Braddock Elementary School said there were only a few problems … Continued
It’s voting time: Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls
Before heading out to the polls to vote Tuesday, here are some things you need to know: The polls are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Your polling place might have changed since the last time you voted. Visit the Virginia State Board of Elections website to find out where to go. You will need to bring … Continued
Julianne Moore campaigns for Obama in Alexandria
Julianne Moore at Brenman Park Actress Julianne Moore, a former Falls Church resident, appeared at a “Get Out the Vote” cookout sponsored by the Obama re-election campaign in Brenman Park in Alexandria Saturday. The event was aimed at encouraging people to vote early. Moore, an activist for Planned Parenthood, said she supports the President because … Continued
Election ballots will have four bond issues, lots of candidates
With the election season dominated by the presidential race—and to a lesser extent, the Senate and U.S. House races—voters might not realize there will be other items on the Nov. 6 ballot, including four bond issues and two constitutional amendments. You also need to know about approaching deadlines for voting. Voting If you haven’t registered … Continued
Forum focuses on congressional candidates
From the left: Murphy, Moran, Howell, Cabral, Wolf, Chisholm, Connolly, Galdo, Gibson, and Perkins. Candidates for the U.S. Congress laid out their positions on a broad range of issues at a forum Oct. 6 at Luther Jackson High School sponsored by the Korean Coalition for Political Participation. As the auditorium was filled with Korean Americans, … Continued
Voter registration drive this weekend at two area Giants
Here’s something for your weekend to-do list: Make sure you’ll be able to vote on Election Day. To be able to vote in November, you must be registered at your current address. That means if you have moved anywhere within Virginia or changed your name since the last time you voted, you must update your … Continued
Virginia makes it difficult for ex-offenders to get their voting rights restored
If you or someone you know is a convicted felon who wants to vote in the upcoming presidential election, you’ll need to get started now to get your voting rights restored. It’s an arduous process, but well worth it. There are about 350,000 convicted felons in Virginia, and the state has one of the nation’s … Continued
Allen, Perkins, Moran ace primaries
There were no big surprises in the results of the Virginia primary Tuesday. In the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, former Virginia Gov. George Allen easily won the chance to go up against former Democratic governor Tim Kaine in November. They are vying for the open seat left by Sen. Jim Webb (D), who … Continued
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