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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.
Mason District voters speak up
Most early voters we talked to at the Mason Government Center said they are voting for Harris.
Vote early at the Mason Government Center
Early voting for one of the most consequential presidential races in U.S. history began at Fairfax County’s 13 satellite locations on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Early voting underway
Early voting at satellite polling stations, including the Mason Government Center and the Thomas Jefferson Library, begins on Oct. 17.
Hummer, Woodburn precincts to be consolidated
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on June 25 approved an ordinance to consolidate the Hummer precinct with the Woodburn precinct in Mason District. Current residents of the Hummer Road precinct would vote at Woodburn Elementary School. The next step calls for the county attorney to file a request for a “certification of no … Continued
Republican Primary winner Hung Cao to go up against Sen. Kaine
Far-right extremist Hung Cao easily won the Republic Primary for the U.S. Senate in Virginia. He will challenge the Democratic incumbent, Sen. Tim Kaine, in November. In the Democratic Primary for the 11th District of the House of Representatives, Rep. Gerry Connolly handily won with 44 percent of the vote compared to nearly 7 percent … Continued
Biden campaign opens an office in Annandale
The Joe Biden re-election campaign opened its first office in Northern Virginia in Annandale. Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Sen. Tim Kaine, Rep. Don Beyer, and Del. Charniele Herring (Alexandria) all spoke at the opening on May 10 in an office building on Little River Turnpike. The theme of the event was all about “the importance … Continued
Voting underway for the primaries
Early voting for the Democratic and Republican primaries started on May 3. Both primaries are on June 18. Several candidates for the Senate and U.S. House of Representatives are on the primary ballots. Voting at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax, and two other locations in Alexandria and Reston is available … Continued