June 5, 2026
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Large number of candidates running for local offices

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This group is mostly Democratic elected officials in Northern Virginia. Democratic politicians and candidates turned in force for Rep. Gerry Connolly’s St. Patrick’s Day Fete March 15. Rep. Gerry Connolly Connolly calls the annual event, held for the first time at the Ernst Center on the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College, “the holiest … Continued

Rachna Sizemore Heizer would bring experience as disability advocate to school board

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Rachna Sizemore Heizer (left) at her campaign launch event.  Rachna Sizemore Heizer, a candidate for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board, vows to be the voice for the students who don’t have a voice – whether they are economically disadvantaged, have a disability, or otherwise aren’t heard. At Heizer’s campaign kickoff March … Continued

Senate candidate Yasmine Taeb faults Saslaw’s ties to Dominion

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Virginia Senate candidate speaks to voters.  The main priority of Yasmine Taeb, a candidate for the 35th District in the Virginia Senate, is “to get corporate money out of politics.” She is going up against Senate Minority Leader Dick Saslaw in the Democratic primary. Unlike Sawslaw, Taeb will not accept campaign contributions from corporations Saslaw, … Continued

School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promotes equity for Mason District schools

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Ricardy Anderson with her husband and children.  Annandale resident Ricardy Anderson believes her 21 years of experience in education – including more than 12 years as a principal – makes her an excellent choice for the Fairfax County School Board. Anderson is running for the Mason District seat on the board. She is seeking the … Continued

Environmental activist takes on Kaye Kory

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Jimenez Andres Jimenez, a 38-year-old environmental activist and Mason District resident, is challenging long-time House of Delegates member Kaye Kory in the Democratic primary. Jimenez was motivated to run because he sees “a huge lack of community engagement.” “People don’t know who their state representatives are and what’s going on in Richmond. That’s a big … Continued

McKay lauded as the most experienced candidate for Board of Supervisors chair

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Jeff McKay address supporters at his campaign kickoff event.  Jeff McKay has the experience and competence it takes to be an effective chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Rep. Gerry Connolly said at McKay’s campaign kickoff event Jan. 12 in Springfield. McKay has represented the Lee District on the board for the past … Continued

Gary Aiken launches campaign for Mason District supervisor

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Gary Aiken, the treasurer of the Fairfax County Republican Committee, has launched a campaign to represent Mason District the Board of Supervisors. If no other candidates surface, Aiken would face off against Mason Supervisor Penny Gross in the Nov. 5 election. “Fairfax County is becoming less wealthy and less of a desired destination,” Aiken states … Continued

McKay lays out priorities in bid to chair Board of Supervisors

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From the left: Supervisor Jeff McKay, at-large school board member Karen Keys-Gamarra, Rep. Gerry Connolly, and James Walkinshaw, candidate for Braddock District supervisor, at Walkinshaw’s campaign kickoff. Jeff McKay, the Lee District supervisor who is running for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, says his main issues are environmental stewardship, affordable housing, and … Continued

Walkinshaw launches campaign for Braddock supervisor

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James Walkinshaw, a Democratic candidate for the Braddock District seat on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, says his three key issues are education, transportation, and climate change. If elected, he would succeed John Cook, a Republican, who is not running for re-election. An aide to Rep. Gerry Connolly for the past 12 years, Walkinshaw … Continued