Tag: politics
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
Annandale teen offers activist training to her peers
Dia Figueroa, a 14-year-old from Annandale, is launching a free youth-led activist training program for teens. The pilot program, which Dia is calling Love Letter Starters, “aims to give young people the tools and knowledge to engage in community organizing and advocacy,” she says. The teens will meet semi-monthly at Thomas Jefferson Library, where Dia … 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
State Sen. Pekarsky announces run for Congress
Stella Pekarsky, a Democratic state senator, has joined the race to succeed Rep. Gerry Connolly in Virginia’s 11th congressional district. Connolly, a member of Congress since 2008, announced earlier this year that he won’t run for re-election, citing health reasons. James Walkinshaw, a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (Braddock) and a former … Continued
Supervisor Walkinshaw is running for Congress
James Walkinshaw, the Braddock representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is running for Congress, for the seat currently held by Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11th District). Connolly is not running for re-election due to health reasons. He announced April 28 that his esophageal cancer has returned, stating, “The sun is setting on my time … 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
Youngkin asks lieutenant governor candidate to withdraw
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has asked Richmond-area radio personality John Reid to withdraw as the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, numerous news outlets are reporting. The story, first reported by The Richmonder, says GOP researchers found sexually explicit posts online they believe are connected with Reid. Reid denied posting the images. According to a statement … Continued
Herrity quits race for lieutenant governor
Springfield Supervisor Pat Herrity, the lone Republican on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, has ended his bid for lieutenant governor of Virginia, citing health reasons. In the weeks since he had heart surgery on March 13 to repair a genetic defect, “I have had several complications that have impacted my recovery time,” Herrity wrote … Continued
Attorney general candidate Jay Jones vows to protect Virginians
Jay Jones, a Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general, promises to fight back against policies from President Trump and “co-President Elon Musk” that hurt Virginians. “The chaos in Washington has to be stopped,” Jones told residents at a meet-and-greet in Bailey’s Crossroads on March 16. So many people across Virginia are scared about losing Social … Continued
Herrity is running for lieutenant governor
Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity of Springfield announced on Jan. 3 that he is campaigning for lieutenant governor of Virginia. The sole Republican on the Board of Supervisors, Herrity calls for “a continuation of the conservative legacy established by Governor Youngkin, Lieutenant Governor Sears, and Attorney General Miyares.” Sears is running for governor, and Jason … Continued
Local artist fills yard with ‘vote for Harris’ paintings
Local artist Todd Crespi filled his front yard, on Whispering Lane in Annandale, with paintings of Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and “vote Democratic” messages.
Mason District voters speak up
Most early voters we talked to at the Mason Government Center said they are voting for Harris.
Viewpoint: Church leader calls on Christians to reject Project 2025
Project 2025 seeks to infuse the federal government with “Christian values,” but the policies it proposes do not reflect the values proclaimed by Jesus Christ.
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