By KJ MUSHUNG
RICHMOND, Va. — Former Gov. Tim Kaine of Virginia won the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by fellow Democrat, Sen. Jim Webb. Webb had decided he would retire at the end of his current term.
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DUMFRIES, Va. — Gwen Washington will keep her seat on the Dumfries Town Council.
Of the 1,422 votes cast in Dumfries on Wednesday, 1,068 went to Washington.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Gerry E. “Gerry” Connolly is headed back to congress, re-elected to serve Virginia’s 11th Congressional District.
He beat out Republican challenger Chris Perkins, as well as a sea of independent candidates.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Democrat Lillie Jessie is heading to the Prince William County School Board.
She beat out appointed incumbent Michael Wooten with 43 to 31 percent of the vote. Lori Bauckman-Moore placed third in a sea of four candidates.
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By URIAH KISER
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — There are accusations of voter suppression tonight at the River Oaks voting precinct in Woodbridge.
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By KJ Mushung
RICHMOND, Va. – Other news articles have said that the fact the presidential and vice presidential candidates have come to Virginia so many times underscores the importance of the state to this election. Well, Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan, who is from Wisconsin, is flying in to Richmond today – Election Day of all days.
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4 p.m. Principi to hold press conference
Prince William Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. to discuss the long lines at polling places in eastern Prince William County.
Many of you have asked who will appear on your voting ballot on Tuesday. Here’s our complete list from the Virginia State Board of Elections broken down by district.
Polls are open in Virginia on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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As campaigns roll into their final hours, the attention paid to our area continues. Here’s some quick last-minute election notes:
Romney in Fairfax
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Two major party candidates came to Woodbridge on Wednesday and worked to convince a handful of business owners why they’re the right choice for congress.
Incumbent Gerald “Gerry” Connolly (D-Fairfax, Prince William) and Republican Chris Perkins were the only candidates invited by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce to speak to members who live or work in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, which includes portions of Fairfax and eastern Prince William County.