With Close of Democratic Primary, 'Eyes of the Country Are Going to Be on Virginia Voters'

The June 11 primary is the start of what is likely to be a high-profile, ugly Virginia governor's race with plenty of outside money and attention.

First Lady Michelle Obama Stumps for McAuliffe in Virginia

The First Lady told a crowd of 400 gathered in Tysons that Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe would fight for the state.

Meet Democratic Attorney General Candidate Justin Fairfax

Fairfax, 34, has a history as a federal prosecutor in Alexandria, working drug and human trafficking cases.

Meet Democratic Attorney General Candidate Mark Herring

The Virginia state senator is running in the June 11 primary to take the politics out of the office and replace it with what he calls a level-headed lawyer's perspective.

Who's Winning the Money Race for Lt. Governor, Attorney General?

Democrat Aneesh Chopra continues to outraise his opponent; Herring stays in the lead going into the Primary.

Virginia Governor's Race: McAuliffe Continues to Outraise Cuccinelli

Who is donating to Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli? Many of the spring's largest spenders aren't from the Commonwealth.

How, Where to Vote in Virginia's Democratic Primary Election

Saturday is the last day to vote in-person absentee. Find your polling place for the June 11 primary here.

Silver Line Bus Route 432's Fate Still Uncertain

Residents opposed most of the four options Tuesday night, leaving officials with a tough task ahead.

New Fairfax Bus Routes Coming by December

Ahead of Silver Line opening, Supervisors sign off on changes and new routes for 40 percent of the Fairfax Connector system.

First Lady Michelle Obama Headed to Tysons to Stump for Terry McAuliffe

Democratic candidate for governor announces sweepstakes to meet first lady Thursday.

VA Gubernatorial Candidate Cuccinelli Outlines Economic Strategy

Republican Ken Cuccinelli highlights some of his economic strategies at a meeting in Alexandria in his bid to be the commonwealth's next governor.

Bob McDonnell Announces Automatic Restoration of Rights to Felons

Virginia's governor will do away with the application process starting July 15.

Ken Cuccinelli Changes Course on Restoring Voting Rights for Felons

Attorney general and Republican candidate for governor unveiled a new report Tuesday on restoring rights to nonviolent felons, which he has opposed in the past.

Residents Get Another Chance to Speak Out on Bus Route 432

The controversial bus route would serve Vienna and Tysons, connecting neighborhoods to the Silver Line.

Fairfax County to Revisit Employee Pay This Fall

Officials plan "workforce dialogue" outreach with employees to finalize a new pay structure.

E.W. Jackson Responds to Criticism of 'Hateful Rhetoric'

The Republican nominee for lieutenant governor said Tuesday he has nothing to "apologize for."

GOP Nominee: Planned Parenthood 'More Lethal' than Ku Klux Klan

Chesapeake pastor and attorney E.W. Jackson is the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor of Virginia.

Full Text of Ken Cuccinelli Speech to GOP Convention

Attorney general gets the nomination for governor.

VA GOP Nominates Ken Cuccinelli for Governor's Race

Cuccinelli formally received the nomination Saturday at the Virginia Republican Convention.

May 20 Deadline to Register for Democratic Primary

Fairfax County residents who want to vote in June 11 primary must register by Monday, May 20.

Fairfax County's Transportation Wish List

The Board of Supervisors hope these projects are funded by revenue from Virginia's new transportation bill. What do you think needs more funding?

VA GOP to Nominate Candidates this Weekend

Thousands of delegates will gather in Richmond this weekend to nominate candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.

Silver Line Funding: Board Moves Forward on TIFIA Loan

A loan from the feds could help the county pay for almost $2 billion of the Silver Line.

Fairfax Supervisors Need More Time For Daycare Decision

How many children will be allowed at home day care providers? The board now won't decide until June.

Lawsuit: Airports Authority Spawns Culture of Discrimination, Retaliation, Nepotism

A former police officer for airports authority claims she was wrongfully dismissed while others face little or not penalties for more egregious violations.

Northern Virginia Democrats See Turnout As Key to 2013 Governor's Race

ABC News: About half as many Virginians vote in gubernatorial elections as in presidential years.

McAuliffe: Reform Virginia's Standards of Learning Tests

Democratic gubernatorial candidate laid out platform at George Mason's Arlington campus.

Federal Dollars Could Sustain Fairfax Special Needs Services

But some officials say more funding for job placement, independent living services should come from the state.

Northern Virginia ‘Whistleblower’ Star Witness at Benghazi Hearing on Capitol Hill

Greg Hicks answers questions from his congressman, U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly.

Fairfax County Meals Tax: Not a Chance, Some Voters Say

Fairfax Chamber of Commerce won't support a possible 4 percent tax on meals and beverages in Fairfax County. But some leaders say it's a good way to bring in extra revenue.

Experts: GOP Lt. Governor Nomination is Anybody's Game

Seven candidates are vying for the spot. With such a large pool, a frontrunner is hard to pick.

Silver Line Funding: Fairfax Board Urged to Move on TIFIA Loan

The federal loan program could save Fairfax County and Dulles Toll Road users millions, but the tight timeline is giving some supervisors pause.

Silver Line: Fairfax Board Talks Buses, Funding Tuesday

Is Phase I of the the Silver Line under budget? Supervisors will discuss funding, as well as Silver Line bus routes, in Tuesday meeting.

Virginia GOP Convention Over Primary: Good Move?

The Virginia Republican Party will nominate its candidates during a convention in two weeks, and some experts have weighed in on the system.

Your Guide to the 2013 Virginia GOP Convention

The GOP's state convention in Richmond is two weeks away. Here's what you need to know.

Underage Drinking: Officials Warn Parents Who Host

With prom and graduation fast approaching, Fairfax County officials launch campaign to raise awareness of what legal consequences await parents who let kids drink on their watch.

Officials Consider Meals Tax in Fairfax County

Officials will likely attempt to put a meals tax referendum to voters in future elections, though the proposal has had little success in the past.

Texting 911: Not in Fairfax County

Trials in other Washington area jurisdictions have residents asking: Why doesn't Fairfax County have text-911 service?

Supervisors Want Action on Head Start Wait List

Officials will sit down soon to discuss how to get kids early education -- and fast.

$7 Billion Fairfax Budget: Higher Taxes, No Employee Raises

In final FY 2014 spending plan, homeowners will pay $216 more on average; public safety positions will be restored.