Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Commonwealth's Attorney Race Centers On Type Of Reformer
As candidate Josh Katcher highlights staffing levels, Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti accuses him of misleading the public.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|News|
2023 Democratic Primary: In-Person Voting Starts Friday In Fairfax
From May 5 through June 17, Fairfax County residents can cast ballots in-person for the 2023 Democratic Party Primary at 16 locations.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Meet 4 Democrats Running To Represent Reston In VA House Of Delegates
Reston Citizens Association is hosting a May 2 candidate forum at the Lake Anne Community Center ahead of the June Democratic Party primary.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Rives Qualifies For November Ballot In Arlington School Board Race
James "Vell" Rives has qualified for the Nov. 7 general election ballot for Arlington School Board, his campaign announced Wednesday.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Democrats Petersen, Salim Tell Personal Stories To Define Who They Are
Democrats Petersen and Salim face off in the June 20 primary for the 37th District Virginia Senate seat; they spoke at a forum in Vienna.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Yalowitz Drops Out Of 37th Senate Race, Leaving Petersen Facing Salim
Democrat Erika Yalowitz announced on Thursday that she was withdrawing from the 37th District State Senate race.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
McKay Running For Second Term As Chairman Of Fairfax County Board
Jeff McKay officially announced on Thursday that he was running for reelection as the chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Shyamali Hauth Outraised 3 Opponents In Democratic Primary Race
Shyamali Hauth, an Air Force veteran, former educator and community organizer, raised $40,983 in the District 7 House of Delegates race.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Petersen Outraises 2 Primary Opponents In Virginia Senate Race: VPAP
Sen. Chap Petersen raised more than twice what each of his opponents in the upcoming Democratic Party have raised in 2023.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Fairfax Democratic Committee Endorsements, Primary Races Revealed
Fairfax County Democratic Committee reveals candidates running in June primary and endorsements for November election in uncontested races.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
Kaye Kory Won't Seek Re-Election To VA House Of Delegates In November
Democrat Kaye Kory, who has represented the Falls Church area in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2010, is not seeking re-election.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Tysons Corner, VA|News|
Republican Candidate Ken Reid Enters VA Senate Race In 37th District
Ken Reid, who is a former Loudoun County supervisor and Leesburg town council member, announced he is running in the 37th District race.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Petersen Touts Record, Looks To Step Into Leadership Role In VA Senate
State Sen. Chap Petersen kicked off his re-election campaign, during a birthday party at Vienna Volunteer Fire Department on Friday.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Farrell Withdraws From House Of Delegates Race, Endorses Keys-Gamarra
Reston Association Board Member John Farrell withdraws from the race to fill the 7th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Salim Defeats Petersen In Fairfax Democratic Committee Straw Poll Vote
Democrat Saddam Salim defeated incumbent Chap Petersen and fellow challenger Erika Yalowitz during Sunday's non-binding straw poll.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Marcia St. John-Cunning To Run For Open Franconia School Board Seat
Marcia St. John-Cunning, a longtime FCPS employee, announced she is running for the open Franconia District seat on the county school board.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Karen Keys-Gamarra Officially Announces Candidacy In District 7 Race
At-large school board member Karen Keys-Gamarra officially announced that she is running to represent Reston in the House of Delegates.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
McDaniel Picks Up Endorsements From 2 Fairfax School Board Members
Herndon resident Kyle McDaniel received endorsements from the School Board members who represent the Braddock and Springfield districts.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Foust Endorses Democrat Jimmy Bierman In Dranesville Supervisor Race
After choosing not to stand for re-election, John Foust has endorsed fellow Democrat Jimmy Bierman in the 2023 Dranesville District race.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Military Families Advocate Endorses McDaniel In School Board Race
A military families advocate endorsed Kyle McDaniel, who is running for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|Neighbor News|
Time Sure Flies: Plum Looks Back At 44 Years In VA House of Delegates
Del. Ken Plum, who recently announced he was not running for re-election, ruminates on his 44 years in the House of Delegates.
Reston, VA|News|
Karen Keys-Gamarra Enters Crowded District 7 Race In Reston: Reports
School Board Member Karen Keys-Gamarra has filed to be the fifth Democrat running to represent Reston in the House of Delegates.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Democrat Kyle McDaniel Enters At-Large School Board Race In Fairfax
Herndon resident Kyle McDaniel is running for the at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Alcorn Kicks Off Re-Election Bid For Supervisor Seat In Hunter Mill
Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn officially announced his re-election bid Saturday during a campaign event at the Reston YMCA.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Crowded House Of Delegates Race In Reston Adds Another Candidate
John Farrell, a member of the Reston Association Board of Directors, filed paperwork Wednesday to enter the House of Delegates race.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
2nd House Of Delegates Candidate Enters Race To Represent Reston
Democrat ​Shyamali Roy Hauth​ has filed the paperwork to run for the open House of Delegates to represent Reston in Richmond.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Paul Berry Enters Race For Open House Of Delegates Seat In Reston
Following Del. Ken Plum's decision to retire, FCPS teacher Paul Berry announced his intention to run for the open House of Delegates' seat.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Reston Democrat Ken Plum Will Not Seek Re-Election In November
After representing Reston for 44 years in the Virginia House of Delegates, Ken Plum will not be on the ballot in the November 2023 election.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Erika Yalowitz Third Democrat Running For VA Senate In 37th District
Community activist Erika Yalowitz is the third candidate to enter the Virginia Senate race in the newly redrawn 37th District.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Dranesville Candidate Bierman Touts McLean Roots In New Campaign Video
A new video released by Jimmy Bierman's campaign in the Dranesville supervisor's race asks voters to support him in the Democratic primary.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Petersen Touts Advocacy For Children, Elderly, Small Business
State Sen. Chap Petersen will be facing a challenger in a Democratic Primary for the first time as a General Assembly candidate.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
Gun Control, Reproductive Rights Top Priorities For Senate Candidate
Common sense gun laws and reproductive rights are what Saddam Azlan Salim says differentiates him from his opponent in the June 20 primary.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Saddam Azlan Salim To Challenge Chap Petersen In June 20 Primary
Saddam Azlan Salim kicked off his campaign Tuesday morning to challenge Sen. Chap Petersen in the June 20 Democratic Primary.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Connolly Endorses Bierman For Open Dranesville Supervisor's Seat
A large contingent of Fairfax County Democrats turned out for Jimmy Bierman's campaign kickoff event in the Dranesville supervisor's race.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Oakton, VA|News|
Frisch To Seek Reelection As Providence District School Board Member
Karl Frisch is running to retain his seat as the Providence District representative on the Fairfax County School Board.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
