Tag: politics
GOP VA Senate candidates Flanary and Hunt face off in debate
So far, there doesn’t seem to be a huge difference between the two candidates running in the Republican primary for the chance to oppose incumbent state Sen. Dave Marsden in the 37th District. The primary is Aug. 23 In a debate at Braddock Hall July 18, both Jason Flanary and Steve Hunt vowed to put … Continued
Feld challenges Gross for leadership of Mason District
David Feld, the Republican nominee for Mason District supervisor, believes he has an excellent shot at defeating Penny Gross in November. What it will take, he says, is “inspiration and leadership.” He plans to target the “stay at home voters who have given up on thinking they can have an impact” and also hopes to … Continued
Two candidates seek Democratic endorsement for FXCO school board
Two candidates—Ryan McElveen and Jeannie Armstrong—are vying for a Democratic endorsement for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board. Armstrong In May, the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) had endorsed three candidates to run for the three-at large positions, but one of them, Charisse Espy Glassman withdraw June 30 after word got out … Continued
State Sen. Marsden has deep roots in Annandale
The Marsden farmhouse State Sen. Dave Marsden has deep roots in Annandale, having grown up here when the area was still dotted with farms. Marsden, a Democrat who represents the 37th District, will be campaigning for re-election this year for the first time in many Annandale neighborhoods. Due to redistricting, four precincts are switching from the … Continued
Glassman withdraws as at-large school board candidate
Glassman The withdrawal of Charisse Espy Glassman as a candidate for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board leaves a gap that the county Democratic organization is trying to figure out how to fill. Glassman announced her decision to withdraw June 30, citing personal and family reasons. It was later revealed that she … Continued
Most Annandale reps in the House of Delegates running unopposed
Most of the House of Delegates members representing Annandale area voters are, at this point, unopposed in the upcoming elections. Del. Kaye Kory, a Democrat who represents the 38th District, which covers the bulk of Annandale, does not have a Republican opponent. Incumbents Vivian Watts in the 39th and James Scott in the 53rd districts, both … Continued
GOP newcomer challenges Senate Majority Leader Saslaw
Sarvis Annandale area voters will see some new faces challenging incumbents on the ballot next November. Today, we’ll look at how the races are shaping up for the Virginia Senate; we’ll look at House of Delegates, Fairfax County, and other elections in future posts. In the 35th District, Republican Robert Sarvis is challenging the incumbent … Continued
Greidinger drops bid to challenge Supervisor Cook
Marc Greidinger has dropped out of the race to unseat John Cook as the Braddock District representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. “I entered this race because I thought it was important for someone to step up to challenge Supervisor Cook and his record,” Greidinger wrote to supporters. “But while it is important … Continued
Fairfax County Democrats endorse school board candidates
Ilryong Moon The Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) voted to endorse three candidates for at-large positions on the Fairfax County School Board—Ilryong Moon, Charisse Espy Glassman, and Ted Velkoff—but there was a bit of controversy over the process. More on that later. The six candidates who were vying for the endorsement, which also included Maria … Continued
Virginia’s redistricting plan: Big changes for Mason District
Saslaw The redistricting plan approved by the Virginia legislature April 28 will have a major impact on voters in Annandale and the Mason District. Gov. Robert McDonnell is expected to sign it (after vetoing an earlier plan), but it still must be approved by the U.S. Justice Department before it takes effect. Currently the Mason … Continued
Special ed advocate seeks at-large seat on FCPS school board
Lisa Fagan, one of two candidates seeking support from the Fairfax County Republican Committee to run to an at-large school board seat, wants to build on her extensive experience as an advocate for children with disabilities to help all FCPS students. The other candidate is Lolita Mancheno-Smoak, an adjunct professor at Strayer University and the … Continued
FCPS school board candidates speak to Democratic Committee
Four of the six people vying for at-large seats on the Fairfax County School Board spoke to the Mason District Democratic Committee April 19. The Fairfax County Democratic Committee will endorse three at-large candidates at its May 24 meeting. The school board consists of three at-large members plus one member from each district. No Republicans … Continued
Christopher Wade launches bid to unseat Cook as Braddock supervisor
Wade Christopher Wade, a manager at the MorganFranklin Co., announced April 5 that he is running for supervisor of Fairfax County’s Braddock District, which includes part of Annandale. Both Wade and Marc Greidinger, a lawyer specializing in civil rights and environmental issues who threw his hat into the ring last month, are seeking an endorsement … Continued
Velkoff launches campaign for FX CO school board
Ted Velkoff, former president of the Chantilly High School PTSA, has become the first candidate to officially launch a campaign for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board. Velkoff also served as treasurer of the Chantilly PTSA, Rocky Run Middle School PTA, Poplar Tree Elementary School PTA, and Pleasant Valley Preschool. He has … Continued
Braddock supervisor candidate Greidinger not afraid to talk about taxes
At a time when few politicians have the courage to openly talk about tax increases to address huge budget deficits, Marc Greidinger, a candidate for the Fairfax Board of Supervisors, says a tax increase is “absolutely necessary.” Greidinger, a Democrat, is hoping to unseat the Republican incumbent, John Cook, as supervisor for the Braddock … Continued