Message from Dan Lagana, chair of Fairfax County Democratic Committee, to volunteers who helped Democrats overrun Fairfax County in local elections on Nov. 5: WE STAYED IN THE FIGHT – AND WE WON FAIRFAX In the exhilarating hours following our…
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Eileen Filler-Corn first woman Virginia House speaker
Northern Virginia’s own Eileen Filler-Corn has been elected speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates — the first time a woman has held the position. Filler-Corn, who has represented the 41st district, based in Springfield, since 2010, will also be…
Sperling concedes in close-run Springfield supervisor race
By Susan Laume: Linda Sperling conceded her race for Springfield District Supervisor Thursday, November 7, falling a few votes short of the 1% recount threshold. On election night, Sperling tallied 49.2% of the 40,512 total votes cast, narrowly behind long-term…
Democrats take Richmond, extend control over Fairfax County
Democrats took control of the Virginia House and Senate on Tuesday, and consolidated their legislative hold in Northern Virginia as Dan Helmer ousted Republican incumbent Del. Tim Hugo in the 40th District (Centreville) to make the region a solid sea…
Find out who the mystery Democrats will be on your ballot
Guess how many Democrats will be on your ballot in Fairfax County when you vote on Tue., Nov. 5 (or earlier — see this article on how to vote early). Answer: 13 Guess how many will have a capital “D”…
Postcarding reaches new heights to aid Kathy Tran and other Dems
By Susan Laume: Since June, an informal grassroots group in Springfield has written 11,937 postcards – beating their goal of 10,000 — to help re-elect Kathy Tran (D-42) as Virginia state delegate and elect other Democrats to local and state…
You probably qualify for early voting, so don’t miss the opportunity!
Will you be outside Fairfax County on Tue., Nov 5, for any period of time for school, work, errands, appointment, or vacation? Then you have the right (or should it be the duty?) to vote early and be sure your…
A very busy mother, but not too busy to care
By Kathi R. Levin and Liz Walker There is a common saying that if you need something done, find a person who is already busy to do it. That can truly be said of long time Centreville resident and active…
Linda Sperling brings fresh vision to race for Springfield supervisor against 12-year incumbent
By Susan Laume: Linda Sperling has a fresh vision for Springfield District. A Democrat, Sperling aims to replace a 12-year Republican incumbent on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, who she believes has long stood in the way of progressive…
Kamala Harris stumps for Kathy Tran and Dan Helmer in No. Va.
By Susan Laume: A normally quiet street in Springfield streamed with activity Sunday afternoon, Oct. 27, as presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris (D- Cal.) stopped by to support re-election canvassing for state Del. Kathy K.L.Tran (D – 42). Harris told…
Help turn out the blue vote with BlueCards and FCDC’s clever website
When superstars like Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, and Elizabeth Guzman, a pioneer Latina in the Virginia House, swear by a BlueCard, you know they are on to something. The Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) BlueCard is…
Alec Baldwin campaigns for Dems in Virginia
By Susan Laume: Actor Alec Baldwin spent Tuesday afternoon visiting four of the forty Democratic campaigns in Virginia endorsed by People for the American Way (PFTAW) in the 2019 election. Baldwin, a PFTAW board member, delivered pizza to Dan Helmer’s campaign…
Guns and transportation highlight Springfield supervisor debate
By Susan Laume: Springfield District citizens reacted strongly to gun violence and transportation issues during Monday night’s debate between their Fairfax County Board of Supervisor candidates Linda Sperling, Democrat, and incumbent, Pat Herrity, Republican. The audience, most wearing candidate T-shirts…
Gun violence is key issue at Springfield candidate forum
By Susan Laume: Gun violence was a defining issue at the Springfield District candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 3, attended by candidates for Fairfax County School Board, county Board of Supervisors, and state delegate. Laura Jane H. Cohen, Democratic-endorsed candidate…