Prudent to Vote Early this Nov 3
The problem stems in part from the demographics of poll workers across the US: they tend to be older. Election officials are considering options. One possible solution would be to consolidate polling places in order to manage in-person voting with available resources. That will likely cause long lines at poling places.
Nov 3 General Election
Nov 3 General Election
November may seem far away, but it’s time to register to vote or request an absentee ballot. If you are concerned about going to the polls this year, you can vote by mail — no excuse needed. Go to Virginia Dept of Elections website to register, update your registration, or request your ballot or call the registrar at (703) 228-3456.
● The deadline to register is Oct 13.
● The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Oct 23. Don’t wait!
● In-person early voting starts Sept 18 at 2100 Clarendon Blvd lobby
● Election Day is Nov 3. Polling Places are open 6AM-7PM
Takis Karantonis Wins County Board Special Election
Takis Karantonis Wins County Board Special Election
Karantonis’ term will run through Dec 31, 2021. The 19,866 votes cast were less than the 22,264 votes cast in the 2014 special election. News Release
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
| Takis P. Karantonis | 12,399 | 62.41% |
| Bob Cambridge | 945 | 4.76% |
| Susan R. Cunningham | 6,467 | 32.55% |
| Write In | 55 | 0.28% |
Invitation to Join the LVCA Executive Committee
Invitation to Join the LVCA Executive Committee
If you are interested, please email LVCA President John Carten. He will be happy to answer your questions about community needs and how LVCA helps meet those needs.
LVCA will elect new officers for the 2020-2021 year at its next in-person general meeting. Meetings are currently on pause due to COVID-19 restrictions. All terms are for one-year starting in September. Current Members & More Information
Democrats Endorse Diaz-Torres & Priddy for School Board
Democrats Endorse Diaz-Torres & Priddy for School Board
Cristina Diaz-Torres and David Priddy have emerged on top of a five-candidate field for the Democratic school board endorsement. The mail-in ballot resulted in high voter turnout: “More than 5,700 ballots were cast, far exceeding the 1,994 ballots cast in the 2019 in-person School Board Caucus.” These candidates will compete in the Nov 3 general election against Independent candidate Symone Walker.
School Board Candidate Websites
School Board Candidate Websites
There are two open seats. Election day is Nov 3.
Democratic Candidates
● Cristina Diaz-Torres website
● David Priddy website
● Sandy Munnell website
● Terron Sims website
● Steven Krieger website
Democrats will compete in a mail-in primary. All ballot requests, both online and mailed, must be received (not postmarked) by the Arlington Dems by May 7, 2020 (11:59 p.m. EDT). Filled-in ballots must be mailed back in the provided envelope in time to be received (not postmarked) by Arlington Dems by May 30. Arlington Dems expects to announce their endorsement by June 9.
Independent Candidate
● Symone Walker website
Video: Mar 9 LVCA School Board Candidate Forum
Video: Mar 9 LVCA School Board Candidate Forum
Watch Mar 9 LVCA School Board Candidate Forum (YouTube)
Six candidates for the Arlington School Board – David Priddy, Cristina Diaz-Torres, Sandy Munnell, Terron Sims II, Steven Krieger, and Symone Walker – were hosted by the Lyon Village Citizens Association in a forum on March 9, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. The candidate forum was organized by Beth Ferrill and moderated by John Carten. The video was produced by Michael A. Shea of Arlington Independent Media.
Video: April 28 Dem School Board Town Hall
Video: April 28 Dem School Board Town Hall
Watch April 28 Dem School Board Town Hall
A Facebook account is not needed to view the event.
The five candidates are: Cristina Diaz-Torres, Steven Krieger, Sandy Munnell, David Priddy, & Terron Sims.
Moderator: Kassi Yukevich
Mar 9 School Board Candidates Night
Mar 9 School Board Candidates Night
March LVCA Monthly General Meeting
When: Mon, Mar 9 at 8pm
Where: LV Community House, 1920 North Highland St
Come hear from all 6 School Board candidates. This is an unusual year as 2 Board members will be elected and two current Board members are not running for re-election.
This is your opportunity to hear from the candidates and ask questions on the issues you are most concerned about.
● Symone Walker website
● Cristina Diaz-Torres website
● David Priddy website
● Sandy Munnell website
● Terron Sims website
● Steven Krieger website
Candidates Steven Krieger, David Priddy, and Symone Walker spoke out against the plan to move three elementary schools at recent School Board meetings.
Recent posts about School Issues
6 Democrats Announce for School Board
Two new School Board members will be elected at the Nov 3 general election because the two incumbent School Board members, Tannia Talento and Nancy Van Doren, are not running for reelection. The latest candidate to announce is Steven Krieger.
The updated list of candidates is:
● Symone Walker website
● Cristina Diaz-Torres website
● David Priddy website
● Sandy Munnell website
● Terron Sims website
● Steven Krieger website
More about Arlington Democrats candidates website
Video of 5 candidates at the Arlington County Democratic Committee meeting
The Arlington GOP website is not presently showing any candidates.
Chanda Choun will run in Democratic County Board primary
Chanda Choun has announced to challenge incumbent Libby Garvey in Democratic primary for County Board
Metro board weighs penalizing Dorsey for $10K ATU donation
Metro board weighs penalizing Dorsey for $10K ATU donation
Story at WaPo
Dorsey to return $10,000 donation from ATU Local 689. He will be reprimanded by the Metro Board and removed as chairman of Metro finance committee.
Candidates Night 2019 Meeting Recap
The October meeting featured three of the four County Board candidates running for the two open seats. Arron O’Dell did not attend.
Christian Dorsey (incumbent Democrat) Website
Katie Cristol (incumbent Democrat) Website
Audrey Clement (Independent) Website
Arron O’Dell (Independent) Website
Opening Statements
Clement
Cristol
Dorsey
Question 1
Click to Continue Reading…