Tag: politics
Sen. Warner urged to address Citizens United
Activists present box of petitions to Sen. Warner. A coalition of organizations concerned about the corrosive effects of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling and related decisions on money in politics presented petitions to Sen. Mark Warner’s office in Vienna Sept. 4 urging him to support a congressional resolution to set limits on campaign spending. … Continued
Don Beyer wins Democratic primary
Beyer Don Beyer easily won the Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District June 10 with 46 percent of the vote. Beyer hopes to succeed Rep. Jim Moran (D), who’s represented the 8th district since 1991. Beyer, 63, is the owner of nine dealerships in Northern Virginia, is a former Virginia lieutenant governor, former Democratic … Continued
Seven candidates on ballot in Democratic primary June 10
Candidate Mark Levine greets a voter at a Fairfax County Democratic Committee gathering in Annandale. There will be Democratic primary in the 8th Congressional District Tuesday, June 10, to elect a candidate to fill the seat being vacated by Rep. Jim Moran, who is retiring. Seven candidates are running in the primary. The winner will … Continued
Democrats vying for Moran’s seat in Congress outline priorities
Four of the 11 candidates still in the running in the Democratic primary for the seat being vacated by Rep. Jim Moran in the 8th congressional district outlined their priorities at a meeting of the Brigades, a grassroots progressive political group, March 13. The four candidates profiled here are talk show host Mark Levine, Urban … Continued
Local Democrats support Penny Gross at annual fundraiser
Front row, left to right: Sharon Bulova, Rep. Gerry Connolly, Justin Fairfax, and Penny Gross. Dozens of local Democrats gathered at the Camelot home of Justin Fairfax Feb. 23 for Mason Supervisor Penny Gross’ annual Champagne and Chocolate fundraiser. “We’re here to celebrate Penny and replenish her campaign kitty,” said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors … Continued
Large field of candidates vying to fill Moran’s seat in Congress
Beyer Lots of people are lining up to run for the congressional seat held by Rep. Jim Moran, who announced last month that he will not seek re-election. The heavily Democratic and diverse 8th District extends from Woodbridge to McLean and includes parts of Lincolnia, Bailey’s Crossroads, and Seven Corners in Mason District. So far, … Continued
Sheriff candidate Kincaid calls sign theft issue a misunderstanding
In the last days before the election, Republican candidate for sheriff, Bryan Wolfe, has stepped up attacks of his Democratic opponent, accusing Capt. Stacey Kincaid of being connected to charges that her brother, Eric Kleiner, had taken down Wolfe campaign signs. Kincaid called the sign issue “an unfortunate situation” that has distracted voters from more … Continued
Vice President Biden campaigns for McAuliffe in Annandale
Left to right: Sen. Mark Warner, Terry McAuliffe, and Vice President Joe Biden. The race for governor in Virginia is “a choice between the mainstream and extreme,” Vice President Joe Biden told a crowd of Democratic campaign workers Monday morning at a get-out-the-vote rally in Annandale. The three Democratic candidates for statewide office were all … Continued
Candidates for delegate face off at forum in Annandale
Candidates for the House of Delegates (left to right): Kaye Kory, Jim Leslie, Alfonso Lopez, Terry Modglin, and Marcus Simon. Candidates running for the House of Delegates from districts in the Anndandale/Mason area and for Sheriff of Fairfax County appeared at a candidates forum Oct. 17 co-sponsored the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax … Continued
Candidates for Fairfax County sheriff speak at Annandale forum
Independent candidate Chris DeCarlo. All of the candidates for Fairfax County sheriff and most of the House of Delegates candidates for districts that include the Annandale/Mason area appeared at a forum in Annandale Oct. 17 co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area and the Mason District Council of Community Associations. This … Continued
Meet candidates at a forum tonight in Annandale
The Nov. 5 election is less than three weeks away, and some people have already voted. If you’re still undecided, come to a candidates meet-and-greet event tonight at Annandale United Methodist Church, 6935 Columbia Pike, 7-9 p.m. The forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area and the Mason District … Continued
Del. Kory reaches out to voters
Del. Kaye Kory listens to constituents’ concerns at a gathering in Laurie Linderg’s backyard. In an informal session at the Annandale home of a constituent Oct. 13, Del. Kaye Kory talked to neighbors about legislation she plans to introduce in the next session of the General Assembly and how frustrating it’s been trying to get … Continued
Meet Del. Kory and other candidates
Del. Kaye Kory is inviting constituents to four neighborhood coffee-and-conversation gatherings in people’s homes in the Annandale/Mason area this month. “Please join me and let’s talk about what’s on your mind,” Kory says. Kory, a Democrat, represents the 38th District in the House of Delegates, which includes a large portion of Annandale and the Mason … Continued
McAuliffe, Cuccinelli address minority chambers of commerce
McAuliffe At the first-ever Minority Chambers Candidates Forum, Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe stressed his position as a mainstream leader able to work with both parties, while the Republican candidate, Ken Cuccinelli, focused on his accomplishments as Virginia attorney general. The event, at the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College Oct. 6, was hosted by … Continued
Virginia political leaders celebrate new Democratic Asian American caucus
Organizers, members, and supporters of the state Democratic Asian American caucus. A multicultural mix of politicians, candidates past and present, and their supporters gathered at Fortune restaurant in Seven Corners Oct. 1 to celebrate the launch of the Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia. The creation of this caucus “recognizes … Continued