Since Gerry’s first run for Providence District Supervisor in 1995, he has hosted an annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete. The event has grown from a small gathering of friends at his home, to one of the highlights of the Democratic political season. You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate this Green-Letter Day! Congressman Gerry Connolly’s 17th Annual
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Here is the latest news from Democratic organizations and Lee District elected officials (aggregated from their RSS newsfeeds; those not listed do not currently have RSS newsfeeds). Democratic Party (DNC), Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA), Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) Warner, Moran, Connolly, Barker, Puller, Saslaw, Sickles, Surovell  Democratic Party (DNC) Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA)  Fairfax
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At the FCDC Road to Richmond Breakfast on January 2, 2011 Terry McAuliffe rallys the troops as he introduces special guest Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-11th District). See the video below or click here (thanks to Catherine Read for the video).  

In Northern Virginia our two Congressman who have listened to and worked hard for their constituents were re-elected to continue their positive and pragmatic approach to government, seeking effective solutions.

Election 2010 Results

• Jim Moran, 8th District: 61.02% (Murray 37.29%)
• Gerry Connolly, 11th District: 49.22% (Fimian 48.79%)
• Question 1 (Exempt Property): yes 75.92% / no 24.07%
• Question 2 (Property Tax Exemption for Certain Veterans): yes 82.40% / no 17.59%
• Question 3 (Revenue Stabilization Fund): yes 51.15% / no 48.84%
• Transportation Bonds: yes 68.93% / no 31.06%

Results: Virginia State Board of Elections, Fairfax County Board of Elections.

Please see the video below or click here.  

Congressman Moran, Congressman Connolly Win

The election results of November 2nd tell Virginians in the 8th (Moran) and 11th (Connolly) Districts a couple things: 1) positive pragmatic leadership wins, extreme social views don’t, 2) experience matters, 3) undocumented third party spending has no place in good government, 4) our Congressmen are good listeners, pay attention to constituents concerns and work hard on their behalf, 5) voters in the 8th and 11th are smart and can discern between truth and prevarication,  and 6) vandalizing Democratic signs and carpet-bombing of Republican signs are negative behaviors not lost on voters.

As of this posting, 2 precincts results remain pending in Fairfax for the 11th: Lorton Center and Laurel Hill.

Results: VA State Board of Elections, Fairfax County Board of Elections.

Congressman Moran
8th District
Westin Arlington Gateway, 7 pm
801 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203
walkable from the Ballston Metro on the Orange Line

Congressman Connolly
11th District
Fairview Park Marriott, 7 pm
3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA  22042

It’s not about your vote tomorrow, because we know that you have either already voted absentee or will vote (or you’re not quite old enough to vote yet), but tomorrow is all about making sure that your Democratic friends, family and neighbors ALL get out to vote.

FIRST – make sure you vote. SECOND – make sure all your Dem friends, family and neighbors vote. THIRD – sign up to volunteer if you haven’t already. We still do have volunteer needs for tomorrow, Election Day.

To volunteer in Lee District: 1) inside the polls (must be a Virginia voter) – opening, 5:00 am to 6:00 pm, during the day, 6:00 am to 7:00 pm let us know when during the day, closing, 7:00 pm until done, 2) outside the polls – during the day 5:30 am to 7:00 pm let us know when during the day, 3) calling or canvassing for Congressman Moran  or calling or canvassing for Congressman Connolly.

We know that you’ll need to wind down, talk about the election results, and get back to life. Do it with your Dem friends this Thursday, November 4th  5-8 pm at King Street Blues, Kingstowne. Democrats Dine Out, promoting and supporting our local restaurants while enjoy a good dinner and good conversation.

Join Congressmen Moran and Connolly, meet and socialize with other Dems and Progressives from all across Fairfax and Northern Virginia.

King Street Blues is offering us a fixed price meal with your choice of 5 entrees (with side-dishes, soda, iced tea or coffee). $22 includes tax and gratuity.

For details and to pre-pay for dinner, click here.

Fimian’s Bonus: highlights Keith Fimian’s plan to balance the federal budget… by giving himself and Congress a $250,000 bonus.  You really have to see it to believe it.  You can view it – and read much more about Fimian’s extreme agenda, click here.

Keith Fimian is the Republican running against Democratic incumbent and former Fairfax County Chairman Gerry Connolly.