Tag: elections
Sears blasts Spanberger for being a ‘socialist’
Winsome Earle Sears, the Republican candidate for governor, accused her opponent, Abigail Spanberger, of being a socialist, saying, “she is radical and she is reckless.” For Sears, socialism means “government grocery stores and free groceries.” “After a while, they’re going to run out of money, because it’s our money they’re being free with,” Sears said. … Continued
Spanberger vows to stand up for Virginians against the chaos in Washington
Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for governor, vows to stand up for Virginians against “the chaos coming out of the Republicans in Congress and the chaos coming out of the Trump administration.” “At this point in time, the things that are most important to us as Virginians are under attack: the healthcare of hundreds of … Continued
Walkinshaw wins Democratic Primary
Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw (Braddock) has won the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. Voters overwhelmingly elected Walkinshaw in a firehouse primary on June 28 organized by the 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee in partnership with the Democratic Party of Virginia and local committees. Walkinshaw will face the Republican nominee Stewart Whitson in … Continued
Whitson wins Republican Primary for Congress
Republican voters in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District selected Stewart Whitson to vie for the late Gerry Connolly’s seat in the House of Representatives. Whitson beat six other Republicans in a firehouse primary at Fairfax High School on June 28. Whitson will be on the ballot in a special election on Sept. 9, along with Braddock … Continued
Congressional candidates lay out plans for resisting Trump
Nine candidates running in the Democratic Primary for Virginia’s 11th congressional district all say they will fight against President Trump’s overreach and stand up for federal workers. But they all bring a different set of skills, experience, and priorities. The 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee is holding a primary on Saturday, June 28, at 17 … Continued
Walkinshaw launches congressional campaign
James Walkinshaw promises to work “to put the brakes on the dangerous and reckless Trump administration,” if elected to Congress. Walkinshaw represents the Braddock District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. He is one of nine candidates running in a Democratic Primary for the vacant House seat formerly held by Rep. Gerry Connolly, who … Continued
Details set for primaries for special election
Both Democratic and Republican committees for the 11th Congressional District have announced details for their Primary elections. Meanwhile, more candidates have launched campaigns to fill the vacant 11th district seat formerly held by Rep. Gerry Connolly. Gov. Glenn Youngkin set the special election for Sept. 9. The primaries are run by political parties, not the … Continued
Democrats schedule firehouse primary for 11th congressional district
The 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee issued a “call to caucus,” scheduling a firehouse primary for Saturday, June 28, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., to select a Democratic nominee to fill the vacancy in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. The committee hasn’t yet scheduled voting locations for the firehouse primary. To encourage greater participation, the committee has also … Continued
Lt. gov. candidate Aaron Rouse vows to stand up for democracy
Virginia Sen. Aaron Rouse says he is running for lieutenant governor because democracy is under threat from the Trump administration. “If we don’t step up and fight back to protect it, then our democracy will be over,” Rouse told a gathering in Arlington on June 5. “They tried to come for women’s rights. They’re still … Continued
Attorney general candidate Shannon Taylor would challenge Trump’s executive orders
Attorney General candidate Shannon Taylor says if elected, she will challenge President Trump’s executive orders, unlike current Attorney General Jason Miyares, who failed to do so and failed to stand up for Virginians. Taylor is running in the Democratic Primary on June 17. Voting is already underway. Voting at satellite locations, including the Mason Government … Continued
Tony Sabio launches a campaign challenging Rep. Don Beyer
Anthony “Tony” Sabio, a Republican originally from Puerto Rico, launched a campaign to challenge Rep. Don Beyer for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District. “I’m running for Congress because it’s time to restore common sense, courage, and accountability to Washington,” Sabio announced March 27. “The people of Northern Virginia are tired of partisan soundbites and political games. … Continued
Lieutenant governor candidates express views on a Tysons casino
Some of the six candidates running in the Democratic Primary for lieutenant governor are outright opposed to a casino in Tysons, while others say the issue should be presented in a referendum to voters. The Virginia Senate passed a bill this session to allow a casino in Fairfax County under certain conditions, but the bill … Continued
Lt. gov. candidate Ghazala Hashmi vows to fight Trump policies
State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi says she is running for lieutenant governor to protect public education and reproductive freedom and to push back against the bigotry promoted by the Trump administration. Hashmi is one of six candidates on the Democratic Primary ballot. The Primary is June 17. Early voting is already underway, and voting at satellite … Continued
A guide to the Democratic Primary
Early voting is underway for the Democratic Primary. The Primary is June 17. Voters will select candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general. The Democratic candidate for governor, Abigail Spanberger, doesn’t have a primary opponent. She will face Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, the current lieutenant governor, in the General Election on Nov. 4. Early voting is … Continued
Virginia re-elects Sen. Kaine
In a presidential election that will put Donald Trump, a convicted felon, back in the White House, reflecting a major rightward turn in the U.S., Virgina voters supported Vice President Harris and re-elected Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine.