Democratic In-Person Caucus Goes Mail-In
The Arlington County Democratic Committee has cancelled the in-person Caucus. Instead, the vote will be conducted by mail-in ballot.Click to Continue Reading…
Absentee Voting
Absentee Voting
The Virginia Department of Elections encourages voters to protect their health during COVID-19 outbreak. Voting absentee in the coming local elections is strongly encouraged. Voters may choose reason “2A My disability or illness” for Absentee voting due to COVID-19. Voters who choose the absentee option should do so as soon as possible so they can get their ballots in time to return them by mail by Election Day. Apply online for a Virginia absentee ballot
The Virginia Department of Elections encourages voters to protect their health during COVID-19 outbreak. Voting absentee in the coming local elections is strongly encouraged. Voters may choose reason “2A My disability or illness” for Absentee voting due to COVID-19. Voters who choose the absentee option should do so as soon as possible so they can get their ballots in time to return them by mail by Election Day. Apply online for a Virginia absentee ballot
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.
May 7 Dem School Board Caucus
The Arlington County Democratic Committee announced two caucus dates to determine the party endorsement for Arlington School Board. The caucus will be held on 2 separate days at 2 locations, one in south and one in north Arlington. It is only necessary to attend one. Up to 2 of the 6 announced candidates will be endorsed.
When: Thu May 7, 7-9 pm
Where: Drew Elementary School, 3500 S 23rd St
When: Sat May 9, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Washington-Liberty High School, 1301 N Stafford St
March 2 is the deadline for candidates to announce for School Board.
In Virginia School Board races are considered nonpartisan. It is not legally possible to designate a partisan candidate for a school board using a government-run primary. Therefore, Arlington Democrats use a Party-run caucus to endorse candidates for School Board.
May 9 Dem School Board Caucus
The Arlington County Democratic Committee announced two caucus dates to determine the party endorsement for Arlington School Board. The caucus will be held on 2 separate days at 2 locations, one in south and one in north Arlington. It is only necessary to attend one. Up to 2 of the 6 announced candidates will be endorsed.
When: Thu May 7, 7-9 pm
Where: Drew Elementary School, 3500 S 23rd St
When: Sat May 9, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Washington-Liberty High School, 1301 N Stafford St
March 2 is the deadline for candidates to announce for School Board.
In Virginia School Board races are considered nonpartisan. It is not legally possible to designate a partisan candidate for a school board using a government-run primary. Therefore, Arlington Democrats use a Party-run caucus to endorse candidates for School Board.
Jun 9 Primary for Arlington County Board
The County Board Chair Libby Garvey has announced her intention to seek reelection.
Chanda Choun has announced to challenge Garvey in Democratic primary for County Board
Nov 3 General Election
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
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