Tag: politics
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
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
Rep. Spanberger, a candidate for governor, reaches out to all voters
U.S. Rep Abigail Spanberger, a Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia, believes her ability to collaborate across the aisle will enable her to accomplish her goals in the statehouse. Spanberger spoke about her time in Congress and her background in the Central Intelligence Agency during an event on Jan. 12 hosted by the Democratic Business … Continued
Ricardy Anderson verbally assaulted while campaigning for re-election
Fairfax County School Board member Ricardy Anderson (Mason) says she was verbally assaulted while campaigning for re-election. “Someone who clearly did not want me to spread my message and engage Mason residents about the political process called the police on me – for canvassing,” she says. It was a scary situation that could have escalated … Continued
Terrence Modglin runs for Mason Supervisor
Andres Jimenez, the Democratic candidate running for Mason District supervisor, has an opponent for the Nov. 7 election. It’s not a Republican, though, it’s Terrence Modglin, running as an independent. At a recent meeting hosted by the Lafayette Village Community Association, Modglin described himself as “fiscally conservative and socially responsible.” Modglin was an Army officer … Continued
Mason supervisor candidate Steve Lee would address residents’ concerns
Steve Lee, a candidate to represent Mason District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, promises to bring transparency and accessibility to the supervisor’s office. He would have an open-door policy, inviting residents to bring their concerns. Lee is one of four candidates running in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday, June 20. With Mason District … Continued
Viewpoint: Questions surface on Heidi Drauschak’s voting record
By George Waters There are discrepancies about when and where Heidi Drauschak, a candidate for Virginia Senate District 35, has voted in the past few years. Drauschak is challenging Sen. Dave Marsden in the Democratic Primary on June 20. In May, Marsden put out a mailer based on records he had received from both … Continued
Reid Voss is hiding his Republican background
Is Mason supervisor candidate Reid Voss deliberately courting Democratic voters by concealing his Republican past while encouraging Republicans to vote for him in the Democratic Primary? Two recent articles posted by Blue Virginia detail Voss’s strong ties to the GOP. while his campaign flyers clearly state that any registered voter can vote in the Democratic … Continued
Democratic committee endorses Moon, McElveen and McDaniel for school board
The Fairfax County Democratic Committee has endorsed Ilryong Moon, Ryan McElveen, and Kyle McDaniel for the three at-large seats on the school board. The endorsement announcement comes after online voting by eligible Democrats closed on May 20. This was the first time the FCDC held an open caucus to select which candidates to endorse. To … Continued
Supervisor candidates outline housing priorities
Greater Greater Washington, an online news site conducted a survey of the candidates running for Fairfax County supervisor focusing on affordable housing and transportation. We’re highlighting some of the answers given by the candidates running in the Democratic Primary in the Mason District – Andres Jimenez, Reid Voss, Steve Lee, and Jeremy Allen. Visit the … Continued
Candidates for the state senate clash on corporate campaign contributions
Heidi Drauschak, a candidate for the 35th District in the Virginia Senate, told the audience at a forum May 16 that one of her top priorities is campaign finance reform and that she won’t accept money from Dominion Energy or other corporations. She is challenging Sen. Dave Marsden in the Democratic Primary on June 20. The 35th … Continued
Mason District supervisor candidates outline their priorities and qualifications
The four candidates running in the Democratic Primary to represent Mason District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presented their views on a wide-ranging series of issues at a forum on May 1. Speaking to a full house at the Mason Government Center, the candidates spoke about their qualifications and proposals, although they offered … Continued