May 17, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Fairfax County Republicans go for Romney over Paul

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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

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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

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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

Various groups endorsing candidates vying to represent Annandale area

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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

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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

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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

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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

State senate candidates Marsden and Flanary clash in debate

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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

Candidates clash over roads, taxes, and environment

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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

Mason supervisor candates stake out positions in debate

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Left to right: David Feld; Ravenworth Park Civic Association President John Iekel; Sleepy Hollow Civic Association President Steve Tillman; and Penny Gross Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross and her Republican challenger David Feld squared off in a debate last night at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School that touched on taxes, zoning, transportation, revitalization, and other issues … Continued

FX CO teacher unions weigh in on school board candidates

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The two unions that represent Fairfax County teachers have endorsed school board candidates running for election in November, and in some cases are supporting newcomers over incumbents. Both the Fairfax Education Association (FEA) and the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers (FCFT) are supporting a mix of candidates who have been endorsed by both the Democratic and Republican … Continued