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VOTE ABSENTEE THIS YEAR!
The Arlington County Democratic Committee (ACDC) urges you to vote absentee this year. Avoid long lines at the polls on Election Day! Voting absentee saves you the time and hassle of long lines or last minute rushing to meet the 7 p.m. deadline, and ensures that your important vote counts.
- Most voters can qualify to vote absentee under the Arlington Registrar's interpretation of Virginia's absentee voting requirements.
- The easiest way to qualify? Spending just 5-10 minutes outside of Arlington on Election Day qualifies you as "absent from the county" for personal or business purposes and allows you to cast an early, absentee ballot.
- Go to www.arlingtonva.us/vote for important voting information, such as the extended hours for voting in-person absentee at the county offices, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., forms to use to request an absentee ballot by mail, the list of all reasons to vote absentee, and the location of your regular polling place.
- The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m. The last day to apply for a mailed absentee ballot is Tuesday, October 28, at 5 p.m. All mailed absentee ballots must be received by the Registrar by the time the polls close on Tuesday, November 4, at 7 p.m.
- To arrange for a ride to the Voter Registrar's office to vote in-person absentee, please call ACDC HQ at 703-528-8588 and press 5.
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New Headlines from The Voice!
Garvey wins with red/blue chili
Libby Garvey’s “Red Hot and Very Blue Chili,” prepared by Dale Proctor, took the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Chili Cookoff.This is the first win of two in two months (the latter being in the General Election in November) for the School Board candidate.
First Runner Up—and the first and only time the Obama campaign will come in second in Virginia—went to the Obama campaign’s “Ready to Go” chili, prepared by Kate Maliga.
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Join Us!
2nd Presidential Debate Watching Party
Watch Barack Obama and Joe Biden take on the Republicans during the presidential and vice-presidential debates with your fellow Democrats!
Join Us! · Oct 7, 2008
Joint Campaign Meeting
Join Us! · Oct 9, 2008
County Board Dinner and Auction
Come out to support County Board candidate Barbara Favola in her re-election bid for County Board at this Annual event. Price includes; silent auction, dinner and exciting live auction.
Join Us! · Oct 10, 2008
Where We Stand - ACDC Resolutions
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 2008 BOND REFERENDA
Whereas, the voters of Arlington County
are being asked to authorize general obligation bond issues to finance
community infrastructure,...
Resolutions
Resolution On Redevelopment & Housing Authority Ballot Question
Whereas, Arlington voters will be considering a ballot
question regarding the formation of a new Redevelopment and Housing Authority
on the...
Resolutions
Arlington News
Young Dems Reach New Milestone!!
The Arlington Young Democrats have reached a new milestone, with more than 200 dues-paying members, according to a report in The Voice, the Arlington County Democratic Committee newsletter. The organization also recently mailed out 15,000 campaign pieces, targeting Arlington voters under age 35.
ACDC News · Arlington County Democratic Committee · Oct 6, 2008
In Other News
New DNC Web Video Shows McCain Blasting McCain's New Campaign Tactics
The Democratic National Committee today released a new web video showing John McCain denouncing his own campaign tactics. The new ad, called "Negative Attack Ads," follows reports that McCain's campaign is preparing a last ditch barrage of desperate negative attack ads aimed at...
More News · DNC News · Oct 6, 2008
McCain's Biggest Challenge for Tonight's Debate
I'm certainly looking forward to hearing John McCain try to explain why it'll help our economy to raise taxes on your health care and give massive new tax breaks to Big Oil. I'm also eager to hear how Sarah Palin has foreign policy experience because she made Alaska National Guard...
More News · Raising Kaine Front Page · Oct 7, 2008
Fairfax delegate studies bid for attorney general
Del. Stephen C. Shannon, D-Fairfax, is a step closer to a formal bid for attorney general. Yesterday, he filed a statement of organization for the political committee Steve Shannon for Attorney General, according to Marty Mooradian, political director of Friends of Steve Shannon.
More News · Richmond Times-Dispatch VA Politics Feed · Oct 6, 2008
Kaine's PAC Still Gets Big Donations
RICHMOND, Oct. 6 -- A significant portion of Gov. Timothy M. Kaine's political financing is coming from a small number of wealthy donors who continue to make contributions, even though he cannot seek a second consecutive term, according to a review of campaign finance reports.
More News · Washington Post Virginia News · Oct 6, 2008