Tag: voting
Long list of new laws signed by Northam
Northam Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed dozens of bills into law in recent days, on criminal justice, marijuana decriminalization, voting, energy, Confederate monuments, discrimination, clean energy, workers’ rights, and more. The bills take effect July 1. The General Assembly plans to reconvene on April 22 to consider Northam’s amendments to some of the bills. Northam … Continued
Primary elections delayed two weeks
Gov. Ralph Northam has delayed Virginia’s primary elections from June 9 to June 23, due to the social distancing requirements in effect during the coronavirus pandemic. The Democratic primary ballot includes a contested election in the 11th congressional district: The incumbent, Rep. Gerry Connolly, faces challenger Zainab Mohsini. Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Don Beyer … Continued
Fairfax County primary voters go for Biden
Joe Biden speaks at a rally in Norfolk March 1. [AP] Fairfax County voters contributed to Joe Biden’s victory in the Virginia Democratic Primary March 3, although Biden performed better statewide than in the county. In Fairfax County, Biden got 49.82 percent of the vote, according to the Virginia Department of Elections. Bernie Sanders got … Continued
Early voting under way for Democratic primary
Virginia’s Democratic presidential primary election is March 3, and absentee in-person voting is already going on at the Fairfax County Government Center. While only Democratic candidates will be the ballot, any registered voter can vote on Super Tuesday. Virginia holds open primaries, and voters don’t register by party. There will be 14 candidates on the … Continued
Tomorrow is Election Day
Be sure to make time tomorrow to vote. This Election Day features candidates for state and local offices. The polls are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. If you aren’t sure of your polling place, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website. Candidates for these offices are on the ballot: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Fairfax County … Continued
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