May 13, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: politics

Public invited to learn about redistricting

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The Springfield-Annandale branch of the American Association University Women invites the public to learn about efforts to end gerrymandering and promote fair redistricting in Virginia. This is the topic of the group’s next meeting, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., in the Braddock District supervisor’s office, 9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Brian Cannon, executive director of OneVirginia2021, … Continued

Voter turnout and ‘Trump effect’ were major factors in Northam victory

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High voter turnout and the “Trump effect” were major factors in Ralph Northam’s unexpectedly big win over Ed Gillespie in the election for Virginia governor, the managers of both campaigns agree. Bradley Komar, the manager of the Northam campaign, and Chris Leavitt, Gillespie’s campaign manager, shared insights from the Nov. 7 election at a forum … Continued

Candidates for statewide office divided on healthcare

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Northam The candidates for statewide office in Virginia present a stark contrast in how they would deal with healthcare and the economy. Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor outlined their positions at a forum Oct. 2 in Tysons hosted by the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Northern Virginia … Continued

Commentary: Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam is the best choice for governor of Virginia

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Northam By Sen. Dave Marsden Some people love to play fantasy football. Almost all of us love to play fantasy politics. Fantasy politics occurs when we become enamored of a candidate because somehow their background fits our ideal and we imbue them with characteristics that we have determined would make for a great chief executive. … Continued

Ex-skinhead helps others break away from white supremacist groups

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Christian Picciolini signs his book. Christian Picciolini spent years as a white supremacist and neo-Nazi, beating up minorities, performing in a skinhead rock band, and spreading a message of hate. Eventually, he started to disengage from his violent past and formed an organization to help other hateful extremists break away from “alt-right” and jihadist movements. … Continued

Keys-Gamarra wins big in special school board election

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Karen Keys-Gamarra (in blue) flanked by Virginia lieutenant governor candidate Justin Fairfax, candidate for governor Ralph Northam, Fairfax Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova (left), and members of the school board. Karen Keys-Gamarra won a resounding victory for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board in a special election Aug. 29. Keys-Gamarra, who … Continued

Del. Kory launches re-election campaign

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Tina Trapnell (left) introduces Del. Kaye Kory at a campaign event. A large crowd of supporters gathered in Lake Barcroft June 25 for the launch of Del. Kaye Kory’s re-election campaign. Kory has represented the 38th District in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2010 and before that represented Mason District on the Fairfax County School … Continued

Northam and Gillespie win Virginia primaries

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Ralph Northam (left) and Ed Gillespie will be on the November ballot [WTOP] In a hotly contested Democratic primary contest for governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam got 55.9 percent of the vote, easily beating Tom Perriello, with 44.1 percent. Ed Gillespie Jr., former chair of the Republican National Committee, won the Republican primary for governor … Continued

Lawmakers urge environmental advocates to get more active in politics

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A full house at an environmental advocacy workshop. Elected officials urged people concerned about the environment to take a more active role in politics at a workshop at Green Spring Gardens March 18. At least 100 people attended the meeting, which was sponsored by the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and other organizations. “The environmental community … Continued

Neighbors reach out to victims of hate, public officials at postcard-writing party

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Local residents send messages of support, gratitude, and advocacy.  A few dozen local residents gathered on Friday evening for a postcard-writing party to commemorate Random Acts of Kindness Day. They sent messages of support to victims of hate crimes, thanked public officials for doing positive things, and urged other officials to focus on human rights. … Continued

Local activists present valentines to Beyer to thank him for resisting Trump agenda

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Members of Indivisible thank Rep. Don Beyer with valentines.  Northern Virginia members of Indivisible, a nationwide movement to harness constituent advocacy in Congress and resist the Trump agenda, presented hand-made valentines to Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) Feb. 14 to express appreciation for speaking out against the travel ban and other actions in support of “the … Continued