June 12, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Bruce Neilson, Bruce.Neilson@cox.net 703-725-6929 This past Saturday, the Fairfax County Republican Party held an under-the-radar caucus to quietly select their nominee for the 42nd District in the Virginia House of Delegates. They chose
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Here is the June-July issue of The Democrat. This election issue includes Candidate Bios and Statements, a recap of our inaugural Jefferson-Obama Dinner, an introduction to an International Democrat, and the Real Health Policy issue. Happy Reading! – Editorial Team
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A special election will be held on August 29th, 2017 for an At-Large (countywide) Member of the Fairfax County School Board to fill a vacancy. The members of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee voted on June 23rd to endorse Karen
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May 29, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Bruce Neilson, Bruce.Neilson@cox.net Jeanette Hough resigned her position on the Fairfax County School Board, effective May 31, 2017, due to her husband’s job transfer overseas, and to spend time serving her family abroad. Troubling
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Join the Fairfax County Democratic Committee for a Lt. Governor candidates forum moderated by Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay, chair of the county legislative committee. Tuesday May 23, 6:00-7:15 pm Refreshments Followed by the regular FCDC meeting at 7:30 pm
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Click here to view our 2017 Elections page with a list of all the candidates in Fairfax County If you’ll be unavailable on June 13th, then you probably qualify to vote early (in-person absentee). Take a look at the ways
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The Fairfax Democrats and Emerge USA hosted a Debate between the two Democratic candidates for Governor, Ralph Northam and Tom Perriello, on Saturday April 29th at Lanier Middle School in Fairfax. Click here to watch the video, courtesy of NBC
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Enjoy barbecue chicken and ribs, shredded pork barbecue, hamburgers, hot dogs along with Virginia craft beers and Virginia wine. Bring the family. Springfield Dems Annual Smoke n’ Roast Saturday May 20th 5:00 pm-7:30 pm Location is at 7311 Pepper Lane,
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Update: an event to celebrate the life of Jim Scott will be held on May 6th. Click here for the details. James M. “Jim” Scott, born June 11, 1938, passed away April 13, 2017. Jim was a well respected figure
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Call to Convention VA 8th, 10th, and 11th Congressional Districts This spring, each Virginia Congressional District will be electing 20 members to the Democratic State Central Committee. In Northern Virginia, these elections will take place in the respective District Conventions
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