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Many voting precincts will change
Due to the Virginia redistricting plan approved by the state Supreme Court, Fairfax County needs to change nearly 50 election precincts. The redistricting plan affects congressional, House of Delegates, and state Senate districts. The Board of Supervisors authorized a public hearing, to take place March 8, to consider a proposal to adjust certain election precinct … Continued
Annandale/Mason residents affected by redistricting
The Virginia Supreme Court [Roanoke Times] Under a redistricting plan approved by the Virginia Supreme Court, some residents of the Annandale/Mason area will be shifted to a different congressional, Virginia House of Delegates, and/or Virginia Senate district. Here are some of the key changes: Several communities currently in the 11th U.S. Congressional District (represented by … Continued
Youngkin elected governor, despite big loss in Fairfax County
According to the Virginia Department of Elections, Youngkin got 50.68 percent of the vote statewide, compared to 48.55 percent for McAuliffe. The third-party candidate, Princess Blanding, got 0.69 percent.While Virginia elected Republicans for statewide office, Fairfax County voters went strongly for the Democrats.
McAuliffe, Youngkin make last-minute pitches to voters
The two candidates for Virginia governor made last-minute pitches to voters on the eve of what is expected to be an extremely tight election. At a campaign stop in Merrifield Nov. 1, Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe urged voters to reject the Trump rhetoric spouted by his opponent, Glenn Youngkin.
Here’s what you need to know for Election Day
All eyes are on Virginia, as what is considered an extremely close race for governor will have national implications for the mid-term elections in 2022. The three statewide offices – governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general – are on the Nov. 2 ballot, as well as all members of the House of Delegates and a … Continued
Early voting underway at more locations
People line up to vote at the Mason Government Center Oct. 21. Early voting in Fairfax County is now available at an additional 13 locations as of Oct. 21, including the Mason District Government Center and Thomas Jefferson Library. Those locations are open for voting noon-7 p.m. on weekdays; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. … Continued
Stacey Abrams joins statewide Democratic candidates at campaign stop in Merrifield
Terry McAuliffe and Stacy Abrams. Candidate for governor Terry McAuliffe “will stand up for justice, for women’s rights, for human rights,” voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams told the crowd at a Democratic rally in Merrifield Oct. 17. Candidate for lieutenant governor Hala Ayala and Mark Herring, the state’s attorney general who’s running for re-election, also … Continued
McAuliffe, Youngkin clash on COVID, abortion, taxes
Candidates for Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe (left) and Glenn Youngkin at a debate Sept. 28. Candidates for governor Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin clashed on COVID, the economy, abortion, and much more at a debate Sept. 28 hosted by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce. McAuliffe, the Democratic candidate, took on the role of an … Continued
Early in-person voting begins today
Voters are encouraged to use an ExpressVote machine. Early in-person voting begins on Friday, Sept. 17, at three locations for the Nov. 2 election. Voters will select a governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and member of the House of Delegates. There is also a $360 million public school bond on the ballot.
Public can have a say in Virginia redistricting effort
The Redistricting Commission could redraw gerrymandered districts like this one. Members of the public are invited to provide input into Virginia’s redistricting process at a hearing July 27 at George Mason University in Fairfax. The hearing, at 4 p.m. in Dewberry Hall in GMU’s Johnson Center, will help guide the Virginia Redistricting Commission’s work to … Continued
New Virginia laws legalize marijuana, abolish death penalty, protect absentee voting
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signs legislation allowing localities to establish green banks. Third from left: bill sponsor Del. Kaye Kory (Annandale). A long list of laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly and signed by Gov. Ralph Northam are now in effect. The following laws took effect July 1 unless otherwise noted: Marijuana Legal possession … Continued
More early voting locations open today for Democratic Primary
Early voting is now underway at the Mason Government Center. [File photo] In-person early voting for the June 8 Democratic Primary expands to 10 additional locations today, including the Mason Government Center and Thomas Jefferson Library. Early voting is available at both of those locations 2-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, May … Continued
Early voting starts tomorrow for Democratic primary
Early voting is available at the Fairfax County Government Center. Early voting for the June 8 Democratic Primary starts on Friday, April 23. People can vote tomorrow at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax. See details on hours and location here.
New state laws address voting, equity, electric vehicles, and more
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced March 19 that he signed into law over a dozen additional bills passed by the General Assembly, including measures to expand access to healthcare and birth control, promote equity, and more.
Mason District voters favored Biden
While the national election results aren’t in yet, one thing is clear: Democratic candidate Joe Biden overwhelmingly beat President Donald Trump in Fairfax County. Biden got 69.9 percent of the vote in Fairfax County, compared to 28.0 percent for Trump, according to unofficial results posted by the Virginia Department of Elections. Biden carried the state … Continued