Patrick Murray: Rematch With Jim Moran in 2012

As predicted, retired Army colonel Patrick Murray is preparing for an electoral rematch with Rep. Jim Moran in 2012. Murray has announced that he will again seek the Republican nomination in the...

Notable Arlington Dem Calls for Party Leaders to Resign

On Wednesday, most of the Arlington Democratic establishment gathered at Nam Viet restaurant in Clarendon for the party's annual post-election lunch. Democratic officials and operatives shared...

Favola’s Senate Victory Opens Door for Special Election

Update at 1:35 p.m. -- Peter Owen and Alan Howze both told ARLnow.com this afternoon that they are not planning on running in the County Board special election. Now that we know Barbara Favola is...

Republicans, Greens Buoyant Despite Losses

Although Democrats swept the races in Arlington County, that didn't dampen the spirits of those who cast votes for Republicans and Green Party candidates. A few dozen die-hard Republicans turned...

Dems Sweep Arlington Races

(Updated at 2:05 a.m.) It was a joyous election night for local Democrats, who are claiming victory in all 14 races run in Arlington. Democrat Barbara Favola has won a decisive victory over...

Election Turnout Light, Officials Say

With about three more hours left to vote in today's general election, officials are predicting a low but slightly improved turnout. Arlington County Registrar Linda Lindberg says she's expecting a...

Voting in Arlington Starts Early Tuesday Morning

Voters will head to the polls tomorrow to cast their ballots in what may be an unusually high-turnout off-year election. Polling centers will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. With the...

Anti-Gun Group Calls on Merrick to Release NRA Survey

Update at 6:30 p.m. -- Merrick's survey has been released. A group of gun control advocates is calling on Republican state Senate candidate Caren Merrick to make good on her pledge to release the...

Candidates Schmooze at Kiwani Oyster Feast

Candidates for local and state office in Arlington did some last-minute glad-handing at the 40th annual Kiwanis Club of Arlington Oyster Feast and BBQ on Saturday night. Held at the American...

Absentee Voting on Pace to Break Records

(Updated at 11:10 a.m.) Absentee voting for Tuesday's election has been higher than expected, and is on pace to exceed the numbers from previous off-year elections. So far, 1,227 votes have been...

Candidate Essay: Audrey Clement

Last week we asked the three candidates for Arlington County Board to write a sub-750 word essay on why the county's residents should vote for them on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Two County Board seats are up...

Candidate Essay: Walter Tejada

Last week we asked the three candidates for Arlington County Board to write a sub-750 word essay on why the county's residents should vote for them on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Two County Board seats are up...

Candidate Essay: Mary Hynes

Last week we asked the three candidates for Arlington County Board to write a sub-750 word essay on why the county's residents should vote for them on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Two County Board seats are up...

Candidate Essay: Kathy Gillette-Mallard

Last week we asked the three candidates for the 48th District Virginia House of Delegates seat to write a sub-750 word essay on why the district’s residents should vote for them on Tuesday, Nov....

Candidate Essay: Del. Bob Brink

Last week we asked the three candidates for the 48th District Virginia House of Delegates seat to write a sub-750 word essay on why the district’s residents should vote for them on Tuesday, Nov....