Tag: voting
Voter registration deadline is Oct. 15
Early voting begins Thursday at the Mason Government Center. The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 15, if you want to vote in the Nov. 5 election. Register to vote online here. For more information, visit the Fairfax County Office of Elections. Absentee in-person voting begins Oct. 17 at Fairfax County satellite locations, including … Continued
Early voting under way for June 11 Democratic primary
Fairfax County is holding a Democratic primary election for local and state offices on Tuesday, June 11. Voters in the Annandale/Mason District could see these candidates on the ballot (*indicates incumbent), depending where you live: Fairfax County of Board of Supervisors chair – Tim Chapman, Ryan McElveen, Jeff McKay, Alicia Plerhoples. Board of Supervisors member for … Continued
Absentee in-person voting under way
Campaign signs at the Mason Government Center. What if you’re sick or otherwise incapacitated and can’t get to the polls on Election Day? To guard against an unforeseen event that prevents you from voting on Nov. 6, it’s a good idea to vote absentee in person early. The nonpartisan Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) reports … Continued
Poll workers needed for Election Day
Voting machines. Fairfax County needs people to work as election officers on Election Day, Nov. 6, particularly in certain areas, including Annandale and Falls Church. Bilingual people who speak Korean or Vietnamese are also needed for those area. To apply, you must be registered to vote in Virginia and can’t be an elected official or … Continued
Absentee voting under way for June 12 primary
Absentee voting is underway for the primary elections on June 12. There will be Republican primary to select a candidate to run against Tim Kaine, the Democrat representing Virginia in the U.S. Senate. No Democratic candidates are running against Kaine. There are three candidates in the Republic primary for Kaine’s seat: Corey Stewart, chair of … Continued
Voter turnout and ‘Trump effect’ were major factors in Northam victory
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
Fairfax County voters help Northam win election for governor
Ralph Northam speaks to supporters after being elected governor of Virginia. Ralph Northam’s overwhelmingly strong showing in Fairfax County and the rest of Northern Virginia helped him win the election for Virginia governor Nov. 7. Northam, the Democratic lieutenant governor, got 53.9 percent of the vote statewide, compared to 44.9 percent for Republican challenger Ed … Continued
Girl Scout invites public to workshops on upcoming election
Dandashi Girl Scout Fatimah Dandashi invites the public to attend a free workshop on Oct. 21 or Nov. 4 on civic engagement with the goal of educating voters about the 2017 state and local elections. Dandashi is a member of Troop 4150, based in Mason District. The first workshop is Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-noon, at … Continued
Keys-Gamarra wins big in special school board election
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
Turnout will be critical in Aug. 29 special election for at-large school board member
School board candidate Karen Keys-Gamarra (second from right) at Vietfest in Tysons Corner Aug. 12. There’s an important election coming up – and many people don’t know about it: On Aug. 29, when many voters will be on vacation, the polls will be open for a special election to fill an open at-large seat on … Continued
In-person absentee voting underway for primaries
Northam supporters rally before a Democratic debate April 29. Absentee voting for the June 13 Democratic and Republican primary elections is already under way. In-person absentee voting began April 28 at the Fairfax County Government Center, Conference Rooms 2/3, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. The polls are open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, … Continued
State legislative action presented at Town Hall
Del. Kaye Kory and Sen. Dave Marsden speak at a Town Hall meeting on state legislation. Actions at the federal level are grabbing the headlines but the Virginia General Assembly has been making important decisions with widespread implications for state residents. State lawmakers representing the Annandale/Mason District area—Sen. Dave Marsden, Del. Kaye Kory, and Sen. … Continued
This is the last week for in-person absentee voting
With Election Day just days away – Tuesday, Nov. 8 – this is the last week for in-person absentee voting at satellite centers, including the Mason Government Center on Columbia Pike in Annandale. Click here for a review of what’s on the ballot.] The satellite polling centers are open weekdays through Friday, Nov. 4, 2-8 … Continued
Constitutional amendments, meals tax, bonds on the ballot
With early voting already under way, here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls. In addition to the presidential candidates, the ballot includes candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, a Fairfax County referendum on a meals tax, two constitutional questions, and three bond issues. While Election Day is Nov. 8, absentee … Continued
Early voting under way
Early voting for the Nov. 6 election is already under way at the Office of Elections at the Fairfax County Government Center. To vote, you must be registered at your current address by Oct. 17. You can check your voter registration status on the Virginia Board of Elections website. If you are not registered or … Continued