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Misleading anti-redistricting mailers prompt outcry from AG Jones, Virginia NAACP

Published April 1, 2026 at 3:45PM

An anti-redistricting mailer sent to Arlington households (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A public messaging brawl over Virginia’s upcoming redistricting referendum has gotten even messier with new mailers prominently displaying out-of-context quotes from former President Barack Obama.

The front of the mailers, which some Arlington households received last week, urges residents to vote against redistricting and quotes Obama as saying, “Let voters decide, not politicians.” Obama actually supports redistricting, and his quote is taken from a pro-redistricting ad released a few weeks ago.

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Campaign signs can stay on Arlington medians, but with new restrictions

By Scott McCaffrey

Published March 16, 2026 at 9:15AM

A James DeVita campaign sign (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

The Arlington County Board has voted to restrict, but not eliminate, the placement of campaign signs and other signage on county medians.

In a 4-1 vote, a majority of Board members said the compromise is a reasonable middle ground that will reduce clutter without severely impacting candidates’ ability to get their messages out.

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As early voting begins on redistricting referendum, Arlington Dems and GOP seek to rally

By Scott McCaffrey

Published March 6, 2026 at 9:15AM

An 'I voted in Arlington' sticker (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Arlington’s two main political parties are driving opposing messages as early voting on Virginia’s congressional redistricting referendum began this morning (Friday).

The Arlington County Democratic Committee’s rank and file voted to support the redrawing of the commonwealth’s 11 congressional districts at a Wednesday meeting.

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County’s political parties prep for ongoing combat throughout 2026

By Scott McCaffrey

Published February 26, 2026 at 10:00AM | Updated February 26, 2026 at 10:54AM

Early voting at the Madison Community Center on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 (staff photo)

Arlington’s never-ending campaign cycle saw both Democrats and Republicans gearing up for battle over the past few weeks.

The Arlington County Democratic Committee is “focused on winning, doing everything we can to ensure Democrats win,” party chair Paul Ruiz said at Democrats’ monthly meeting on Feb. 4.

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Gov. Spanberger swings at Trump on affordability in State of the Union response

By Emily Leayman and The Associated Press

Published February 25, 2026 at 10:00AM

FILE - Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers her State of the Commonwealth address before a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly at the Capitol, Jan. 19, 2026, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered a Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address yesterday (Tuesday), questioning whether the president was improving affordability and keeping Americans safe.

Spanberger took aim at Trump’s policies including tariffs, the One Big Beautiful Bill passed by Congress, federal immigration enforcement tied to the deaths of two Americans, federal workforce reductions through DOGE, withholding of the Epstein files, and the threat of a war with Iran.

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Arlington Electoral Board seat to shift from red to blue after governor’s election

By Scott McCaffrey

Published January 2, 2026 at 8:30AM

Voting in Courthouse (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A Democrat is taking over for a Republican on the Arlington Electoral Board in the new year.

David Leichtman, a veteran political activist, will succeed electoral board vice chair Richard Samp, a Republican whose term expires Dec. 31.

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Officials seek new early-voting site ahead of Madison Community Center renovations

By Scott McCaffrey

Published December 18, 2025 at 2:45PM | Updated December 18, 2025 at 3:05PM

Early voting at the Madison Community Center on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 (staff photo)

Renovations at a North Arlington community center have county election officials on the lookout for a new early-voting site in 2026.

Madison Community Center (3829 N. Stafford Street), which is closing in the spring for about a year of renovations, serves as a regular polling place on Election Day and one of two satellite centers open for early voting in the weeks leading up to elections.

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Candidates for Arlington Democrats chair pitch agendas to rank-and-file

By Scott McCaffrey

Published December 8, 2025 at 9:15AM

Arlington Democrats Chair candidates Paul Ruiz (left) and Tony Weaver (right) (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

Candidates seeking to become Arlington’s next Democratic chair made their pitch to the party’s rank-and-file last week.

Tony Weaver and Paul Ruiz are vying to succeed Steve Baker, who has been at the Democratic helm for four years. Voting in early January will decide the race.

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Arlington GOP leader won’t run for state Republican chairmanship

By Scott McCaffrey

Published December 8, 2025 at 8:30AM | Updated December 8, 2025 at 2:27PM

Arlington County Republican Committee chair Matthew Hurtt (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

The chair of the Arlington County Republican Committee is not planning to seek the soon-to-be vacant chairmanship of the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV).

But Matthew Hurtt has strong ideas about the qualities required of the next party leader — including the need to devote 100% of their effort to the position.

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New GOP challenger seeks to take on Beyer in 2026

By Dan Egitto

Published December 3, 2025 at 1:45PM

Luke Nathan Phillips (courtesy of the candidate)

An Arlington writer, conservationist and tour guide has launched a campaign to challenge U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D) as a Republican.

Luke Nathan Phillips, a self-described “bipartisan activist” and “avid outdoorsman,” seeks to take on Arlington’s longtime congressman with a platform focused on crossing political divides and protecting public land.

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County Board candidates and political parties solidify plans for Election Day tomorrow

By Scott McCaffrey

Published November 3, 2025 at 3:30PM

Early voting at the Madison Community Center on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 (staff photo)

As Election Day approaches tomorrow (Tuesday), Arlington County Board candidates have been shoring up plans to meet voters at the polls before watching the results come in.

While the Arlington County Democratic Committee has been tying up a few loose ends over the past week, it expects to have all 54 precincts covered throughout the day on Tuesday.

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Fracas at GOP debate watch party prompts ACPD response in Clarendon

By ARLnow.com

Published October 17, 2025 at 4:05PM

Police on scene of an incident at Mister Days in Clarendon during an Arlington GOP debate watch party (via Bruce Majors/X)

While a debate among the candidates for Virginia Attorney General focused on violent rhetoric, a debate watch party in Arlington descended into physical violence.

Police were called to Mister Days on N. Highland Street around 6:45 p.m. Thursday after a fight broke out at the debate watch party held by the Arlington County Republican Committee. A video posted online, which includes explicit language, shows a man being restrained and ordered to leave the restaurant while a female companion records the incident and is later also ordered to leave.