Arlington Democrats supported Kim Rucker’s bid for county treasurer and five county bond referendums in a vote yesterday (Wednesday).
Voice votes were taken at the monthly Democratic meeting, and in both cases appeared unanimous.
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Arlington Democrats and Republicans will each gather tonight (Wednesday) to dissect last night’s primary results and plot road maps to the Nov. 3 general election.
The meetings follow local primaries that played out mostly as expected.
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Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) and County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti are cruising to victory in tonight’s Democratic primaries, with returns showing both incumbents far ahead of their challengers.
The Associated Press called the 8th District race for Beyer at 7:34 p.m., 34 minutes after Virginia polls closed.
County Board candidates say economic uncertainties make it unlikely a new branch library for Columbia Pike is on the horizon.
“I would love to see a [new] library on Columbia Pike,” Julie Farnam said at a July 20 candidate forum sponsored by the Douglas Park Civic Association. “But right now, I think that’s not feasible.”
County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti says he is providing steady leadership in uncertain times, while primary challengers say he has much to answer for.
Julie Farnam and James DeVita are attempting to unseat de Ferranti in the primary next Tuesday, Aug. 4. The winner becomes the odds-on favorite in the Nov. 3 general election against independents Audrey Clement and David Sisson.
Arlington Republicans are being encouraged by party leadership to cast ballots in next Tuesday’s U.S. Senate primary.
While the campaign involving Republicans Bert Mizusawa, Kim Farington and David Williams has flown largely under the radar in mostly Democratic Northern Virginia, participating in the selection of a nominee is important, GOP Chair Matthew Hurtt said.
With just one week to go until the primary, the four challengers to U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) are trying to stand out from the crowd.
Lorena Bruner, Michael Duffin, Adam Dunigan and Mo Seifeldein are attempting to overtake Beyer in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Beyer was first elected to Congress in 2014.
Virginia voters may get a say in picking the next Democratic presidential nominee before most of the country does.
The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee voted today (Friday) to give the Commonwealth one of six spots in the early window of the party’s 2028 presidential nominating calendar. Virginia would go last of the six, on Feb. 29, 2028 — leap day.
County Board candidates have varied takes on how the local government should address gaps in neighborhood sidewalks.
Although the local government has a plan to address missing sidewalk links, it “will take years and years” to implement, County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said at the July 20 forum sponsored by the Douglas Park Civic Association.
Arlington’s county attorney is warning leaders to think carefully about the pros and cons of any potential governance changes.
Also, to become a city — an option sought by some advocates of changing the local governance structure — Arlington would have to wait until at least 2032, County Attorney Ryan Samuel told County Board members on Tuesday.
All five candidates running for County Board say they will protect the Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center and its gymnastics programming from elimination.
Candidate James DeVita said that, if elected, he “absolutely” would support both.
Falls Church is staying true to its reputation as a Democratic bastion, based on voting trends leading into the Aug. 4 primary.
Of the 346 ballots cast as of July 20, a total of 324 — or 94% — have been in the Democratic primary for 8th District U.S. House of Representatives. The remaining 6% have been cast in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.