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Could Virginia become a “swing state” in the upcoming presidential election?
FROM STAFF REPORTS 09/20/24 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Politics /
Stephen J. Farnsworth, longtime professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, who is also director of UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies (C4L&MS), says “Virginia may deserve to be treated as a ‘swing state’ once again this year.” Farnsworth's remarks came after a new statewide survey from the Center said Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and former President Donald Trump (R) are locked in a tight presidential contest in Virginia.
It’s Baseball Time - PWC signs letter of intent to pave way for new stadium
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FROM Prince William County Government 03/08/17 / Business / People & Places / Politics / Woodbridge / Parks & Recreation /
Prince William Board of County Supervisors has agreed to enter into a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with Art Silber, owner of the Potomac Nationals, and The JBG Companies, owner and developer of Potomac Town Center. The LOI provides the framework for a potential deal that would secure the location of the Minor League Baseball franchise in Woodbridge. “There are a lot of details to iron out still,” said Corey Stewart, Chairman of the Board of County Supervisors. “However, this assures the commitment from all parties to continue in our good faith negotiations to find a way to keep the Potomac Nationals here in Prince William County.”
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Fiorina revs up Prince William GOP at annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner
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FROM Prince William Republican Committee 03/05/17 / Gainesville / Politics / State Government /
Former presidential candidate Carly Fiorina wowed local Republicans at the 28th Annual Prince William Republican Lincoln-Reagan Dinner March 4, according to a press release from the Prince William Republican Committee.
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Ed Gillespie leads GOP candidates for governor in straw poll at PW Republican dinner
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FROM Prince William Republican Committee 03/05/17 / Gainesville / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
Virginia is a unique state that has an election every year. This November, Virginians will elect a Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General. Each party will decide its nominees through a traditional primary election on June 13, 2017.
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Del. Jackson Miller is Republican nominee for Clerk of Court; special election is April 18
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FROM Prince William Republican Party Reports 03/05/17 / Breaking News / Local Government / People & Places / Politics /
Del. Jackson Miller is the Republican nominee for the April 18 Special Election for Clerk of Court of Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. The vacancy has occurred due to the death of Clerk of Court, and long-time Prince William public servant, Michele McQuigg, who died on February 15, 2017.
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Carly Fiorina & all 9 GOP Virginia statewide candidates at Prince William GOP dinner March 4
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03/04/17 / Gainesville / Politics /
Former presidential candidate Carly Fiorina and all nine Republican statewide candidates in Virginia will be speaking at tonight’s sold-out Prince William County Republican Lincoln-Reagan Dinner at the Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club in Gainesville, VA.
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Statement of Del. Bob Marshall on Governor’s Veto of HB 1468 - ICE Detainer Bill
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 03/04/17 / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
Delegate Bob Marshall R-13, which includes part of Prince William County, issued the following statement March 3, after Gov. Terry McAuliffe vetoes House Bill 1468, Marshall's ICE Detainer Bill. The governor issued a statement following his veto.
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LOCCA’s Feb. 23 meeting cancelled out of respect for Michele McQuigg
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02/20/17 / Breaking News / Lake Ridge / Local Government / People & Places / Politics /
The Feb. 23 meeting of the Lake Ridge Occoquan Communities Civic Association (LOCCA) has been cancelled, according to Tom Burrell. Those projects scheduled for discussion at the Feb. 23 LOCCA meeting will be deferred to the group's March 23 meeting or, if need be, to a special meeting, Burrell added.
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Passing of Michele McQuigg, Prince William Clerk of Court since 2008
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02/18/17 / Local Government / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
Funeral arrangements are pending for Michele B. McQuigg, Prince William Clerk of Court since 2008.
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PWC Police Report for Nov. 8, 2024: Victim struck in face with stone object
PWC Police investigate alleged sexual assault in 2018, assault and battery on a police officer and alleged assault in Woodbridge.
