Tag: voting
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
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