Tag: voting
Clinton and Trump win Virginia primaries
Donald Trump may have won Virginia’s Republican presidential primary March 1, but Fairfax County Republicans preferred Marco Rubio, according to election results reported by the Virginia Department of Elections. Results in the Democratic primary in Fairfax County closely mirror the statewide results: Hillary Clinton won the primary with 64.3 of the votes statewide, compared to … Continued
The Virginia primary: 10 things you need to know
(1) The presidential primary in Virginia is Tuesday, March 1, but absentee voting by mail has already started. You can either vote in the Democratic or Republican party primary – not both. (2) Voters in the Democratic primary have three choices: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, or Martin O’Malley. (3) The Republican primary ballot lists these … Continued
Sen. Warner hanging on to slim lead in extremely close race
Sen. Mark Warner speaks to supporters at an election night gathering in Crystal City. Behind him are Don Beyer, Rep. Bobby Scott, Gov. Terry McAulifff, Sen. Tim Kaine, and Warner’s wife Lisa Collis. In a mid-term election where many Democrats were defeated nationwide, shifting control of the Senate to the Republicans, Virginians re-elected Sen. Mark … Continued
The polls are open today until 7 p.m.
It’s Election Day – so be sure to vote. The polls are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. If you’re not sure where to vote, you can look up your polling place on the Virginia Department of Elections website. You’ll need to comply with a new state law requiring voters to bring a photo ID to the … Continued
The polls are open for absentee in-person voting through Oct. 31
Absentee voting at the Mason Government Center. Voting is already underway for the Nov. 4 election. You can vote absentee in-person at the Mason Government Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Monday-Friday, 3:30-7 p.m. through Oct. 31 and Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov 1. Voting will not take place on Columbus Day, Oct. 13. The … Continued
Two candidates up against Sen. Warner Nov. 4
New voting machines purchased by Fairfax County on display at George Mason Regional Library Sept. 8 . The one on the right is for people with disabilities. This is the second piece in a series on the upcoming elections. The first article in looked at the race for the 11th congressional district. Voters on Nov. … Continued
11th congressional district: Scholte vs. Connolly
The start of the school year isn’t the only big thing going on after Labor Day; it’s also prime time for the election campaign season. Here’s a look at the race for the 11th congressional district (which includes parts of eastern, northern and central Fairfax County and eastern Prince William County.) Future posts will cover … Continued
Mobile DMV unit coming to Northern Virginia this month
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ mobile customer service center, called DMV 2 Go, will be in Northern Virginia this month, providing a convenient way to get and renew a driver’s license and take care of other DMV and other state government business. People without a driver’s license will be able to get a photo … Continued
Attorney general recount expected to take place in mid-December
Election Day at Mason Crest Elementary School in Annandale. The Fairfax County vote recount for the state attorney general race will probably start Dec. 16 and should take about three days, says Brian Schoeneman, secretary of the county’s Electoral Board. Republican attorney general candidate Mark Obenshain requested a statewide recount because the Nov. 5 election … Continued
Gap narrowing between attorney general candidates Herring and Obenshain
Representatives from the Democratic and Republican parties greet provisional voters at the Fairfax County Government Center. The tight race for Virginia Attorney General—between Republican candidate Mark Obenshain and the Democrat, Mark Herring—is still in limbo as provisional ballots are being counted by Fairfax County election officials, but it looks like Herring is gaining the edge. … Continued
Tomorrow is Election Day: Here’s what you need to know
Many people already voted, but if you’ve held off until Election Day, here’s what you need to know before heading out to the polls on Tuesday. Voters will elect a governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, House of Delegates member, and Fairfax County sheriff and will have a chance to vote yes or no on a … 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
Election officers needed for Nov. 5
Fairfax County still needs hundreds of people to work at the polls on Election Day, Nov. 5. People fluent in another language are especially needed. The Fairfax County Electoral Board recently approved a compensation increase for poll workers: $175 for election officers, $200 for assistant chief election officers, and $250 for chief election officers. Election … Continued
In-person absentee voting for the Nov. 5 election begins this Saturday
The Mason Government Center. In-person absentee voting for the Nov. 5 election begins this Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Mason Government Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale. In-person absentee voting will be available every Saturday through Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Mason Government Center. Beginning Oct. 15, in-person absentee voting will take place at … Continued
Virginia allows online voting registration
Virginia is now letting people register to vote online. You can also update your address and other information online and check to see whether you’re registered or not. This should reduce registration problems. There have been numerous incidents of people who thought they turned in a voting registration form and later found out it didn’t … Continued