Project Election, Stafford, VA (2023)

05/02/2017

Pelt running for Aquia Supervisor

Jason Pelt is running for the Aquia seat on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors. From a press release: Jason...

04/23/2017

Sheriff Hill rescinds Stewart support, joins Supervisors in endorsing Gillespie

Corey Stewart last month told us that seeking endorsements from sitting politicians is “old-style politics.” The only sitting politician in...

04/19/2017

Meet the men running for governor

Virginia will elect a new governor this year. The governor’s position is one of great power and influence, as the...

04/18/2017

For Governor hopeful Tom Perriello, a tough crowd of Democrats in Montclair

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Tom Perriello spent an hour and a half defending positions he once took as a...

04/17/2017

Smith promises a clerks office that meets the needs of a growing county

Jacqueline Smith is running for the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court, Prince William County. Smith submitted responses to...

04/11/2017

Prince William County to hold a “Conversation with the Chief”

From Prince William County Police: Board of County Supervisor Ruth Anderson of the Occoquan District and Chief Barry Barnard of...

04/03/2017

School Board Sawyers seeking Rob Wittman’s congressional seat

Democrat Ryan Sawyers, the at-large chairman of the Prince William County school board, is jumping into the crowded race to knock off Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st District.

03/30/2017

Offending some may be worth the risk for Corey Stewart in run for governor

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Few politicians in Prince William County have endorsed Corey Stewart for governor. But that doesn’t bother him....

03/12/2017

Why is the Woodbridge voter registration office on the chopping block?

Several days ago, I was shocked to learn that the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has given notice to...

03/09/2017

‘It is a sad day when we use words like bigot and white supremacists…because of differing political views’

If Harry Wiggins didn’t single handily hand over the election to Jackson Miller, he certainly helped him along to victory....

03/08/2017

Prince William Democratic Committee chief calls Delegate Jackson Miller a ‘white supremacist’

MANASSAS, Va. — The Chairman of the Prince William County Democratic Committee had some choice words for Delegate Jackson Miller...

03/05/2017

Ed Gillespie takes Prince William GOP straw poll; Corey Stewart reacts

Submitted by Gillespie campaign: “Longtime conservative leader, 2014 U.S. Senate nominee and 2017 Republican candidate for governor Ed Gillespie won...

03/05/2017

Smith, Miller are Prince William Clerk of Court candidates for April 18 special election

The stage is set for a special election for Prince Willaim Clerk of the Circuit Court. Democrat Jacqueline Smith and...

03/01/2017

Here is an infographic showing how many bills each Virginia legislator passed during the 2017 session

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03/01/2017

2017 General Assembly is in the books

In the 2017 General Assembly session, which ended on February 25, we were able to make some progress in spite...

02/24/2017

Beer. In a can. Soon to be sold at a concession stand near you.

Flickr photo by Ror Quigley RICHMOND, Va. – Beginning July 1, Virginians will be able to buy a can of beer...

02/24/2017

Governor signs bills to fight Virginia’s opioid crisis

RICHMOND, Va. – Capping off a signature issue of the 2017 legislative session, Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed five bills Thursday...

02/23/2017

Kirk Cox to succeed Bill Howell as House speaker

Republican delegates on Wednesday are expected to designate Majority Leader Kirk Cox as the next speaker of the House,...

02/22/2017

Comstock speaks in Manassas while protesters line sidewalk

MANASSAS, Va. — Rep. Barbara Comstock spoke today at the Rotary Club of Manassas. We’re told the Republican representing Virginia’s...

02/22/2017

Assembly amends description of ‘dangerous dog’

RICHMOND – Both the House and Senate have unanimously approved a bill that would change the legal description of a...

02/21/2017

Virginia Speaker of the House Bill Howell, of Stafford, to retire

Statement from Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Paul Milde “On behalf of the Board of Supervisors and the citizens...

02/21/2017

Bill lets women get 1 year of birth control pills

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Senate on Thursday passed legislation allowing pharmacists to provide women a full year of birth...

02/20/2017

Coal Ash bill passes, computers and predatory lending to be studied

We have one week to go in session and negotiations are rapidly reaching conclusion as we push to finish out...

02/17/2017

Assembly passes bill to prevent identity theft

A bill that seeks to protect Virginians from losing their income tax refunds to identity thieves won final approval...

02/16/2017

New planning, budget directors chosen for Prince William County

Featured photos in slideshow: Horner, Sinclair From Prince William County: Following a nationwide search and competitive hiring process, the Board...

02/15/2017

Carter vows to combat economic insecurity

Lee Jin Carter is running for the 50th District of the House of Delegates Carter submitted responses to our Project: Election...

02/15/2017

Protesters take message to Stewart:

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Five police cruisers sat outside the Prince William County Government Center Tuesday night. Inside the building, more...

02/15/2017

Crossover Week, town halls, senate budget

Crossover week of the 2017 Session came to a close as we finished initial action on over 3,000 bills. Twenty-two...

02/14/2017

Dudenhefer seeks to reclaim Stafford Board of Supervisors seat

STAFFORD, Va. — Mark Dudenhefer will run to reclaim a seat on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors. In his...

02/14/2017

Jennifer Carroll Foy wants to bring Metro to Prince William

Jennifer Carroll Foy is running for the 2nd District of the House of Delegates. Foy submitted responses to our Project:...

02/13/2017

Here’s why protesters say they’ll line up against Corey Stewart tomorrow night

Protesters tried to block Republican Corey Stewart from speaking at his rally at Charlottesville’s Lee Park Sat. https://t.co/FkuZqoMqBA pic.twitter.com/HFigGwkNZK —...