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A powerful Democrat faces off with a progressive challenger in Virginia’s Senate District 35
A powerful Virginia legislator is facing his first serious challenger in recent memory in Senate District 35, a diverse, V-shaped district in Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church. Keep reading…
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Battle of Braddock: Dems want to flip a Republican-held seat in Fairfax County
In case you haven't heard, there are some important elections coming up in Fairfax County. The county's Board of Supervisors will have a lot of open seats up for grabs, and candidates are already lining up. In the Braddock District, that includes a race between two Democrats looking to flip one of the Board's two seats held by Republicans. Keep reading…
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Favola and Merlene face off to represent Northern Virginia’s Potomac coast
Has a longtime member of the Arlington Democratic establishment solidly represented Northern Virginia at the state legislature in Richmond, or is there need for new blood? Voters in Virginia State Senate District 31 will answer that question on June 11 when incumbent Barbara Favola faces challenger Nicole Merlene. Keep reading…
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In Fairfax’s Hunter Mill, three candidates vie to be more anti-development than Cathy Hudgins
Elections are happening all over Fairfax County this year, and at least four seats are open on the county's Board of Supervisors. In the Hunter Mill District, home to both Reston and Vienna, current member Cathy Hudgins is retiring. The three declared candidates, thus far, all have platforms which argue the county has been too favorable to development in Reston. Keep reading…
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Who will lead the Fairfax Board of Supervisors?
The Board of Supervisors holds immense power in Fairfax County, and its elections are extremely important. Because there are no term limits, it’s possible for the board to comprise the same people for decades. This makes it important to choose candidates who will be pro-transit and pro-housing, especially affordable housing. Keep reading…
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These are the Virginia (and other) elections we’re watching
In 2019, the main political action (besides early jockeying for the US presidential nomination) is in Virginia, where the state House and Senate are on the ballot as well as many county supervisors. There are also elections in some Maryland municipalities. Keep reading…
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Why is Elrich resistant to building homes for millennials?
One-fifth of Montgomery County’s residents are Millennials, or adults between 23 and 38, and the county has been working to attract and retain them so they’ll build lives here. But new County Executive Marc Elrich recently suggested that he’s not that interested in building homes for them. Keep reading…
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The Washington region has good transit compared to others, a new “opinionated atlas” says
Christof Spieler, an urban planner and former Houston Metro board member, has written one of the best transit/planning books I’ve read in a long time. Its articulate descriptions of what makes for good transit and well-researched profiles of 47 metro areas give you the foundation necessary for having an insightful conversation. Keep reading…
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Fairfax County’s leadership will soon be very different. Help us make sure it stays urbanist-friendly.
The coming big challenges for Fairfax County include continuing Tysons’ shift toward walkable urbanism and bringing a similar change to the Route 1/Richmond Highway corridor in the county’s southeast. The county will face ongoing debates over adding housing in areas near new and existing transit, such as Reston. Keep reading…
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Calling all local Virginia politicos! Help with our elections coverage in 2019.
This past year, our stellar volunteer Elections Committee analyzed and endorsed dozens of candidates around the region in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. In 2019, the local elections we’ll be watching are in Virginia—can you help us write about them? Keep reading…
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Silverman, Elrich, and de Ferranti win. Here’s who else won local races near you.
At-large DC Councilmember Elissa Silverman beat back a challenge from Dionne Reeder, while Matt de Ferranti ousted incumbent John Vihstadt in Arlington. Marc Elrich will be the next Montgomery County Executive. GGWash also endorsed in 45 Advisory Neighborhood Commission races, and so far it’s clear 24 urbanist candidates will take their seats in 2019. Keep reading…
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Tuesday is election day. Here’s what you need to know about local races.
Tuesday, November 6 is election day, and if you’re like us you’ve been hitting refresh on 538 and RealClearPolitics every few minutes to check in on the latest for national races. However, the local elections in our region are some of the biggest opportunities we have to make the Washington region even greater. These local decision makers directly affect our neighborhoods and cities. Keep reading…
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Election links: The final week before the general election
One week left until the election! This week, Michael Bekesha's campaign to win over skeptical Democratic voters hit a snag, the Washington Post editorial board backs Bowser against her Council adversaries, and candidates around the region make their final pitches to voters. Get out there and vote for urbanists! Keep reading…
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Our 2018 endorsements for write-in ANC candidates
There are 21 Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) seats this year with no one on the ballot: no candidate registered before this summer’s deadline. Write-in candidates for seven of those empty seats filled out our candidate questionnaire, as well as a few in contested races. Here are their responses and our endorsements. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for Montgomery County Executive: Nancy Floreen
After great deliberation, the Greater Greater Washington Elections Committee has decided to endorse Nancy Floreen for Montgomery County Executive in the November 2018 primary. Keep reading…
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Our 2018 endorsements for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions in Ward 7
DC’s Ward 7 is the northern half of neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River, plus an adjacent section on its western shore. There are lot of conversations about managing growth in these neighborhoods, and Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners will be the ones grappling with those issues. Keep reading…
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Vision 31 and counting: we’re tracking how many people have died on DC streets
Vision Zero should be an urbanist’s dream: it marries the ideals of transportation safety with accountability. Safer roads and sidewalks mean residents are more likely to visit businesses, homes, schools and libraries via foot, bike, and even public transit. But here’s the reality: each week people are being struck and killed by drivers on DC roads. Keep reading…
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Our 2018 endorsements for Advisory Neighborhood Commission in Ward 4
A series of hilly neighborhoods at the top of the District comprise Ward 4. Residents here are from Petworth, Shepherd Park, Brightwood, 16th Street Heights, and Takoma, among other places. We found six candidates running in contested Ward 4 races for Advisory Neighborhood Commission to endorse, and we hope you go vote for them. Keep reading…
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Our 2018 endorsements for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions in Ward 3
Separated from most of the city by Rock Creek Park, Ward 3 is the western corner of the District. Known for both its beautiful neighborhoods and wealthy enclaves, the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions here have seen lots of bitter arguments over new development and change. Keep reading…
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Nobody is on the ballot in 21 Advisory Neighborhood Commission races. Will you be?
We’ve recently written a lot about candidates in Advisory Neighborhood Commission races all over DC. In 15 districts, no candidates filed petitions to get on the ballot, but people can run as write-in candidates. If you’re running, let us know! Or do you live in one of these empty districts? Consider running! Keep reading…
