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Republican Primary

Monday, June 11, 2012

GOP Primaries Set for Tuesday

Republican primaries set for U.S. Senate race. Are you ready?

Northern Virginians head to the polls on Tuesday, June 12 to vote in Republican primaries for the U.S. Senate race in Virginia and the 11th congressional district. Here's who will appear on the ballot in Manassas City. Republican Primary - Senate In the Senate Republican Party Primary, voters across the state will choose among George F. Allen, Jamie L. Radtke, R.G. "Bob" Marshall and E.W. Jackson. The winner will run against Democrat Tim Kaine. Some voting locations have changed. If you're unsure where to go to vote, you can plug in your address on the State Board of Elections website. FAQ Q: Where do I vote? A: Find your polling place at the State Board of Elections. Q: Am I registered to vote? A. Find out at the State Board of Elections…

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Poll: Iowans Caucus Tonight

Weather, passion may determine caucus turnout in Iowa.

Tonight, thousands of Iowa residents will head to caucus locations for the tradition of choosing a Republican presidential nominee. With almost every Republican presidential candidate leading the polls at some point in the past three months, many Iowans are reportedly still undecided. Weather and this last week of heavy campaigning are just two of the factors that may determine caucus turnout tonight. The latest polls are mixed. Some put former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney ahead of Sen. Ron Paul and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. Others show former Sen. Rick Santorum gaining on Romney and Paul. Caucusing, unlike voting, is a very social and public event, and it can take hours. Each candidate or a representative from the …

Mark Blacknell

5:59 pm on Wednesday, January 4, 2012

On a more local note: "Iowa has close to two million registered voters, and only 122,000 participated in the caucuses. The District has a mere 450,000 registered voters, of which 134,000 participated in the 2010 mayoral primaries." http://dcist.com/2012/01/putting_the_iowa_caucuses_in_perspe.php   more ›

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