Tag: voting
Skyline precinct to be split into two
The Skyline Center. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is expected to approve proposal July 9 to divide the overly large Skyline precinct into two smaller ones. Having a new precinct would alleviate some of the problems in the last election that resulted in some voters standing in line for up to four hours. The … Continued
Fairfax County crucial in primary wins for Northam and Herring
In a Democratic primary with extremely low turnout, Virginia voters selected Ralph Northam to run for lieutenant governor and Mark Herring as the candidate for attorney general. Northam, a state senator and pediatric neurosurgeon from Norfolk, got 54 percent of the vote statewide, beating challenger Aneesh Chopra of Arlington, the former chief technology officer in … Continued
Tomorrow is voting day for Democratic primary
The polls are open Tuesday, June 11, 6 a.m.-7 p.m., for the Democratic primary. Anyone can vote, regardless of party affiliation. Voters in the Annandale/Mason area will have an opportunity to vote for candidates for state lieutenant governor (Aneesh Chopra vs. Sen. Ralph Northam) and state attorney general (Sen. Mark Herring or Justin Fairfax). Click … Continued
Lots of candidates running for Virginia offices
State Sen. Ralph Northam, a candidate for lieutenant governor, speaks at a campaign event in Annandale May 5. Standing next to him are Del. Kaye Kory and Sen. Dick Saslaw. We’ve got a whole slew of candidates running for statewide offices this year. The Democratic primary, on June 11, will have two candidates for lieutenant … Continued
Virginia transportation bill is a step in the right direction
Saslaw speaks at the Legislative Town Hall. The landmark transportation bill passed by the Virginia General Assembly last week is far from perfect, but it provides a badly needed infusion of new money and sets a precedent for recognizing the needs of Northern Virginia, lawmakers representing the Annandale area told constituents at a Legislative Town … Continued
Obama and Kaine win every precinct in Mason District
Rep. Connolly delivers an acceptance speech in Tysons Corner last night President Obama won in every single precinct in the Mason District yesterday, which contributed to Obama’s overall win in Fairfax County and ultimately, Virginia, a key battleground state that helped tip the balance in the hard-fought election. According to the Virginia State Board of … Continued
Heavy voter turnout reported in Annandale
People lined up to vote at mid-day at Mason Crest Elementary School in Annandale. Election volunteers at several Annandale precincts are reporting heavy turnout at the polls today, with long lines early in the morning. Volunteer attorneys with the Democratic Party monitoring the polls at Braddock Elementary School said there were only a few problems … Continued
It’s voting time: Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls
Before heading out to the polls to vote Tuesday, here are some things you need to know: The polls are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Your polling place might have changed since the last time you voted. Visit the Virginia State Board of Elections website to find out where to go. You will need to bring … Continued
Julianne Moore campaigns for Obama in Alexandria
Julianne Moore at Brenman Park Actress Julianne Moore, a former Falls Church resident, appeared at a “Get Out the Vote” cookout sponsored by the Obama re-election campaign in Brenman Park in Alexandria Saturday. The event was aimed at encouraging people to vote early. Moore, an activist for Planned Parenthood, said she supports the President because … Continued
Election ballots will have four bond issues, lots of candidates
With the election season dominated by the presidential race—and to a lesser extent, the Senate and U.S. House races—voters might not realize there will be other items on the Nov. 6 ballot, including four bond issues and two constitutional amendments. You also need to know about approaching deadlines for voting. Voting If you haven’t registered … Continued