politics | FFXnow

Published May 25, 2022 at 4:30PM

The exterior of the NRA building in Fairfax (via Google Maps)

Following yesterday’s mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas, Fairfax Democrats plan to host a vigil tonight (Wednesday) at the National Rifle Association’s building in Fairfax.

“Nearly ten years after Sandy Hook, little children and teachers are mass murdered in their classrooms,” the Fairfax County Democratic Committee’s event site reads. “Another young adult male with easy access to assault weapons matches the suburban teen who murdered with racist rage in Buffalo. Take action now. Join us tonight.”

Countywide

Fairfax County board chair rejects Youngkin’s advice for Supreme Court justice protests

By Angela Woolsey

Published May 12, 2022 at 10:30AM | Updated May 12, 2022 at 3:50PM

Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Fox News discusses protests at Supreme Court justices' homes (via Gov. Glenn Youngkin/Twitter)

(Updated at 3:45 p.m.) Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has some thoughts on how Fairfax County should handle abortion-related protests outside Supreme Court justices’ homes.

In a letter sent to the Board of Supervisors and County Executive Bryan Hill yesterday (Wednesday), the governor suggested that the Fairfax County Police Department “establish an expanded security perimeter” and limit “unauthorized vehicle and pedestrian access” around the homes of Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Amy Coney Barrett, who all live in the county.

Countywide

Retired judge lands GOP nomination to challenge Rep. Connolly for 11th District

By David Taube

Published May 10, 2022 at 1:30PM

Jim Myles (via Jim Myles for Congress)

Republicans have chosen a former U.S. judge to take on incumbent Rep. Gerry Connolly for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District this fall.

Jim Myles received the party’s nomination on Saturday (May 7) following a four-round canvass that started with five candidates. He won with 959 votes: 59% of the vote.

Countywide

Abortion rights supporters protest at Supreme Court justice’s home in Fort Hunt

By Angela Woolsey

Published May 10, 2022 at 12:50PM | Updated May 12, 2022 at 2:30PM

Abortion rights protestors gather at Hollin Hall Shopping Center in Fort Hunt before marching to Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's home (via @ShutDownDC/Twitter)

(Updated at 2:25 p.m. on 5/12/2022) The high-stakes battle over abortion access reached a residential neighborhood in Fort Hunt last night (Monday) when protestors marched on U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s house.

Drawing about 100 participants, the demonstration was organized by the grassroots protest group ShutDown DC in response to Alito’s draft opinion indicating that the court will overturn its pivotal 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.

Countywide

Early voting starts Friday for Fairfax County’s sole congressional primary

By David Taube

Published May 5, 2022 at 3:45PM | Updated December 9, 2022 at 1:47PM

U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (left) faces challenger Victoria Virasingh in the Democratic primary (photos via beyer.house.gov and Facebook)

(Updated at 11:20 a.m. on 5/6/2022) Fairfax County will kick off early voting for the June 21 Democratic primary tomorrow (Friday), but with only one race on the ballot, turnout will likely be muted.

Incumbent Don Beyer faces political newcomer Victoria Virasingh in the 8th Congressional District. It will be the county’s first primary under new district maps drawn and approved by the Virginia Supreme Court last December.

Countywide

Lt. Gov. nominee Hala Ayala launches bid for Burke’s state Senate district

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 23, 2022 at 1:30PM | Updated December 9, 2022 at 1:49PM

Virginia Senate District 33 from 2021 redistricting maps (via Supreme Court of Virginia)

After falling short in her 2021 campaign to become Virginia’s new lieutenant governor, Hala Ayala is now looking to occupy a different position in the State Senate.

The former delegate launched a campaign this morning (Wednesday) for the newly created Senate District 33, which encompasses the Burke area of Fairfax County down past Woodbridge in Prince William County.

Countywide

Army veteran Matthew Chappell seeks GOP nomination for Rep. Connolly’s seat

By Rick Horner

Published February 24, 2022 at 10:35AM | Updated December 9, 2022 at 1:44PM

Matthew Chappell, who's running in the Republican primary for the 11th Congressional District seat, and his family (courtesy Matthew Chappell for Congress)

The field of contenders for the 11th District Congressional race is widening.

Republican Matthew Chappell has thrown his hat into the ring, giving the GOP its first primary with multiple candidates since Democratic incumbent Rep. Gerry Connolly took office in 2009.

News

Environmental advocate challenges Rep. Gerry Connolly, setting up primary battle for 11th District

By Rick Horner

Published February 3, 2022 at 3:30PM | Updated December 9, 2022 at 1:44PM

Ally Dalsimer is running against Rep. Gerry Connolly for Virginia's 11th Congressional District seat (courtesy Ally Dalsimer for Congress)

Fairfax County voters will have at least one primary on their hands in this year’s midterm elections.

Ally Dalsimer, an environmental advocate whose experience includes work under the Obama administration, is campaigning against Rep. Gerry Connolly for Virginia’s 11th District seat, which represents most of Fairfax and Prince William counties.

News

Redistricting opens four seats, pairs long-time incumbents in Fairfax County

By Matt Blitz

Published January 10, 2022 at 3:30PM

The final House of Delegates district map for Fairfax County (via Virginia Redistricting)

Fairfax County’s General Assembly delegation could get a serious shake-up in upcoming elections.

Virginia’s new redistricting maps, which were unanimously approved by the state Supreme Court late last month, created four open General Assembly seats, while pairing some long-time incumbents.

News

Fairfax County takes in election results as McAuliffe concedes governor’s race

By David Taube

Published November 3, 2021 at 11:20AM | Updated December 9, 2022 at 1:44PM

Scenes from the Virginia Democratic Party's 2021 election night event in Tysons (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated at 1:20 p.m.) While Democrats fared well in Fairfax County, sweeping the local delegate races, Virginia will return to a Republican governor with Glenn Youngkin after former Gov. Terry McAuliffe failed to replicate his 2013 victory.

McAuliffe conceded today (Wednesday), congratulating the governor-elect, thanking supporters, and stressing the need to improve Virginia.