Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
City Council, Mayoral Choices Cast In Alexandria Dems Straw Poll
An unscientific poll of Alexandria Democrats gave insight into choices for mayor and City Council in the upcoming primary.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Virginia Elections 2024
Coverage of Virginia elections from local to national in 2024.
Del Ray, VA|News|
Arena Proposal Prompts Resident To Enter City Council Race
Del Ray resident Jonathan Huskey decided to run for City Council due to the Potomac Yard arena proposal.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
NoVA Casino Without Referendum Possible With Budget Amendment: Report
Backers of the proposed Tysons casino pitched the idea of linking it to the Potomac Yards arena proposal, according to news reports.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax City K-12 Students Invited To Design 2024 Election Stickers
Fairfax City students can submit designs for the "I Voted" and "Future Voter" stickers that will be handed out at the polls this November.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Tom Ross Not Seeking Re-Election To Fairfax City Council In 2024
Tom Ross, who was first elected to the Fairfax City Council in 2022, has decided not to seek re-election in November.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Protecting Right To Infertility Treatment Aim Of Kaine Legislation
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) hosted a roundtable discussion Friday with infertility rights advocates and families with IVF experiences.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Precincts Prefer Haley Over Trump In Presidential Primary
While former President Donald Trump is likely to be the Republican nominee, precincts in Vienna favored Nikki Haley.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
MGM Resorts Helped Pay Tysons Casino Opponents' Expenses
A coalition that included MGM Resorts paid for a phone survey and buses to take Tysons casino opponents to Richmond to talk to lawmakers.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Precincts Prefer Trump Over Haley In Presidential Primary
As former President Donald Trump is likely to be the Republican nominee, most precincts in Woodbridge favored Trump over Nikki Haley.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
McLean Precincts Prefer Haley Over Trump In Presidential Primary
Although former President Donald Trump is likely to be the Republican nominee, all precincts in McLean favored opponent his Nikki Haley.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax City Precincts Prefer Haley Over Trump In Presidential Primary
As former President Donald Trump is likely to be the Republican nominee, but most precincts in Fairfax City favored opponent Nikki Haley.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Reston Precincts Prefer Haley Over Trump In Presidential Primary
As former President Donald Trump is likely to be the Republican nominee, but all precincts in Reston favored opponent his Nikki Haley.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Trump Support Mixed In Ashburn Precincts: 2024 Presidential Primary
While former President Donald Trump is likely to be the Republican nominee, precincts in Ashburn favored either Trump or Nikki Haley.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Precincts Prefer Trump Over Haley In Presidential Primary
As former President Donald Trump is likely to be the Republican nominee, most precincts in Manassas City favored Trump over Nikki Haley.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Precincts Prefer Haley Over Trump In Presidential Primary
While former President Donald Trump is likely to be the Republican nominee, most precincts in Alexandria favored Nikki Haley.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
VA Super Tuesday Results: Biden, Trump Claim Election Victories
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are the unofficial primary winners in Virginia's Super Tuesday primary election.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Virginia Presidential Primary 2024: Biden, Trump Vie To Build On Leads
As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump head toward a rematch, Virginia voters will choose candidates on Super Tuesday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Presidential Primary 2024: Voter Guide In Fairfax City
On Super Tuesday in Virginia and other states, voters will choose presidential candidates in the Democratic and Republican primaries.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Presidential Primary 2024: Voter Guide In McLean, Fairfax County
On Super Tuesday in Virginia and other states, voters will choose presidential candidates in the Democratic and Republican primaries.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Presidential Primary 2024: Voter Guide In Reston, Fairfax County
On Super Tuesday in Virginia and other states, voters will choose presidential candidates in the Democratic and Republican primaries.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Presidential Primary 2024: Voter Guide In Arlington County
On Super Tuesday in Virginia and other states, voters will choose presidential candidates in the Democratic and Republican primaries.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Casino Money, Influence Show Value Of Campaign Finance Reform: Expert
Unlimited political spending undermines people's faith in the democratic process and discourages people from seeking office, says an expert.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Future Casino Bill Efforts To Be Monitored By Fairfax County Activists
Community activists from Reston, McLean, Tysons and Vienna traveled to Richmond on Tuesday to show their opposition to proposed casino bill.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
4 Bills Backed By Reston's New Legislator Passed By House Of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates recently voted to refer four bills to the state senate that were backed by Del. Karen Keys-Gamarra (D-Reston).
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Uncertainty About Casino In Tysons To Continue Into 2025: Alcorn
Hunter Mill supervisor says the decision to carry over SB 675 rather than pass by indefinitely creates uncertainty about Tysons casino.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Bill's Fate Decided In VA Senate
Lawmakers voted Tuesday on whether the Tysons casino bill would move forward or be held over until the 2025 Virginia General Assembly.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
'Kill Casino Bill,' Hundreds Call On Lawmakers To Oppose SB 675
Hundreds showed up for a town hall meeting at McLean High School to register their opposition to a casino being built in Tysons.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Delaying Casino Bill To 2025 Only Plan On The Table: Committee Chair
Sen. Louise Lucas said there was no other plan except to take the subcommittee's recommendation and delay the casino bill until next year.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Bill On Hold After Subcommittee Vote; Opponents React
Fairfax County residents, elected officials and community activists share reactions to SB 675 being held over to 2025 legislative session.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Casino Bill: Town Hall + $416K Donated + New Lobbyist + Hogs & Cowboys
Patch assembles a selection of updates concerning Virginia Senate Bill 675, which seeks to pave the way to build a casino in Tysons.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Casino Opponents Travel To Richmond To Lobby Lawmakers: Report
A group of Fairfax County residents is traveling to Richmond on Monday to lobby against Senate Bill 675.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Tysons Corner, VA|News|
Casino Bill Opposition Joined By Fairfax County Federation: Letter
Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations voiced its opposition to casinoobill in letter to all members of the Virginia Senate.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Tysons Corner, VA|News|
70% Of Tysons Casino Revenue To Go To State, Not County: McKay Letter
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay sends letter to Virginia General Assembly leaders on Tysons casino bill.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Oppose Tysons Casino Vienna Mayor Asks Of Fairfax Supervisors: Letter
Vienna Mayor Linda J. Colbert calls on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to oppose the Tysons casino referendum bill.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Tysons Corner, VA|News|
Casino Backers Kept Fairfax Supervisors In The Dark About Their Plans
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors discuss impact of casino legislation currently being considered in the Virginia Senate.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
$44K From Casino Developer Donated To 8 Senators Who Advanced Bill
Eight of the 10 senators who voted to advance the casino bill out of committee received $44K in donations from a Tysons casino developer.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Bill Advances To VA Senate Finance Committee
Despite opposition from many constituents, the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology approved the Tysons casino referendum bill.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Tysons Corner, VA|News|
Casino Backer Says No Opposition Exists; Citizens Groups Say Otherwise
Lawmaker told a Virginia Senate subcommittee that no local officials said they opposed his casino referendum bill; but opponents disagreed.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Board Chair Libby Garvey Opts Against Re-Election Bid
Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey said Tuesday she will not be seeking re-election to a fourth term on the county board in 2024.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
2024 Presidential Primary Postponed In Fairfax County Due To Snow
Early in-person voting scheduled to begin on Friday in Fairfax County has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Michael O'Connell and Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
