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Fairfax County

With more than a million residents, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia, spanning three Congressional districts. Fairfax contains many diverse communities, including suburban and urban residential neighborhoods, retail and office centers. The county is also home to historical and tourist attractions (Mount Vernon estate, Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, Wolf Trap Center), major transportation facilities (Dulles Airport, Capital Beltway), federal installations (CIA, Fort Belvoir), and many high-tech firms (Dulles corridor).

History: Fairfax County was chartered in 1742, named after Lord Fairfax. In the late 18th century, portions were ceded to the federal government as part of the District of Columbia; those areas were later returned to Virginia as a separate "Alexandria County" (today's Alexandria City and Arlington County). In the mid-20th century, Alexandria City annexed part of Fairfax County; also, the towns of Falls Church and Fairfax withdrew from the County and became independent cities.

Fairfax County remained largely rural for 200 years, but grew rapidly after World War II with widespread commercial and residential development. Population rose from just 25,000 in 1930 to more than 1 million today.

Communities in Fairfax County: Alexandria (outside city), Annandale, Baileys Crossroads, Burke, Chantilly, Clifton, Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax (outside city), Fairfax Station, Falls Church (outside city), Franconia, Great Falls, Herndon, Huntington, Hybla Valley, Lorton, McLean, Mt. Vernon, Newington, Oakton, Reston, Seven Corners, Springfield, Tysons Corner, Vienna.

NOTE: Fairfax County does not include the independent cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax City. However, some Fairfax County offices are in Fairfax City. Also, many "Alexandria", "Falls Church" and "Fairfax" mailing addresses are actually in Fairfax County.

District	Precincts	Voters1/	Population2/
8th	70	187,000 (active: 180,000)	315,000
10th	53	153,000 (active: 148,000)	222,000
11th	106	291,000 (active: 283,000)	431,000
TOTAL	228	631,000 (active: 611,000)	970,0003/
1/ - Registered voters as of Dec. 2007, from SBE. 2/ - Population as of 2000, from U.S. Census. 3/ - Est. population in 2006 was 1,010,000, per U.S. Census.

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Fairfax County government

The county is governed by a 10-member Board of Supervisors, with a Chairman elected at large and 9 supervisors elected by magisterial district, all elected for 4-year terms.

Chairman: Gerry Connolly (D)
District Supervisors:
• Braddock - Sharon Bulova (D)
• Dranesville - John Faust (D)
• Hunter Mill - Cathy Huggins (D)
• Lee - Jeff McKay (D)
• Mason - Penelope Gross (D)
• Mount Vernon - Gerald Hyland (D)
• Providence - Linda Smyth (D)
• Springfield - Pat Herrity (R)
• Sully - Michael Frey (R)

Fairfax County and Fairfax City also jointly elect their constitutional officers:
Clerk of Courts: John Frey (R)
Commonwealth's Attorney: Ray Morrogh (D)
Sheriff: Stan Barry (D)

Election cycle: County elections are held in November of odd--numbered non-gubernatorial years. (Last election: Nov. 2007. Next election: Nov. 2011.)

County website: www.FairfaxCounty.gov

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Fairfax County in the General Assembly

Virginia House of Delegates: State Delegates are elected to 2-year terms. The county includes all or part of 17 Delegate districts.

• 34th - Del. Margaret Vanderhye (D) • 35th - Del. Steve Shannon (D) • 36th - Del. Ken Plum (D) • 37th - Del. David Bulova (D) • 38th - Del. Bob Hull (D) • 39th - Del. Vivian Watts (D)

• 40th - Del. Tim Hugo (R) • 41st - Del. David Marsden (D) • 42nd - Del. Dave Albo (R) • 43rd - Del. Mark Sickles (D) • 44th - Del. Kristen Amundson (D) • 45th - Del. David Englin (D)

• 46th - Del. Brian Moran (D) • 49th - Del. Adam Ebbin (D) • 53rd - Del. Jim Scott (D) • 67th - Del. Chuck Caputo (D) • 86th - Del. Tom Rust (R)

Election cycle: in November of odd-numbered years. (Last election: Nov. 2005. Next election: Nov. 2007.)
More information: Our House of Delegates page for details on House seats and the 2005 campaigns.

Virginia Senate: State Senators are elected for 4-year terms. The county includes all or part of 9 Senate districts.

• 30th - Sen. Patsy Ticer (D) • 31st - Sen. Mary Whipple (D) • 32nd - Sen. Janet Howell (D)

• 33rd - Sen. Mark Herring (D) • 34th - Sen. Chap Petersen (D) • 35th - Sen. Dick Saslaw (D)

• 36th - Sen. Toddy Puller (D) • 37th - Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R) • 39th - Sen. George Barker (D)

Election cycle: in November of odd-numbered non-gubernatorial years. (Last election: Nov. 2007. Next election: Nov. 2011.)
More information: Our State Senate page for details on Senate seats and the 2007 campaigns.

General Assembly website: legis.state.va.us

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Fairfax County in the U.S. Congress

U.S. House of Representatives: Members of Congress are elected to 2-year terms. The county includes parts of three Congressional districts:
• 8tht - Cong. Jim Moran (D)
• 10th - Cong. Frank Wolf (R)
• 11th - Cong. Tom Davis (R)
Election cycle: in November of even-numbered years. (Next election: Nov. 4, 2008.)

U.S. Senate: Senators are elected to 6-year terms.
• Sen. John Warner (R)
• Sen. Jim Webb (D).
Election cycle: in November of even-numbered years. (Last elections: Warner seat in Nov. 2002; Webb seat in Nov. 2006. Next elections: Warner seat on Nov. 4, 2008; Webb seat in Nov. 2012.)
More information: Our Campaign 2008 page for details on the Congressional campaigns.

Congressional websites: www.house.gov, www.senate.gov and thomas.loc.gov

Voting in Fairfax County: Information on election procedures (including voter registration) is available from the Fairfax County General Registrar and the Virginia State Board of Elections. Election results in Fairfax County: • From the County Electoral Board: 1990-present • From the State Board of Elections: Nov. 2007, Nov. 2006, Nov. 2005, June 2005, Nov. 2004, Nov. 2003, Nov. 2002, Nov. 2001, Nov. 2000 and prior years. • From RPV: 2005 & 2004

Republican Party in Fairfax County

The Fairfax County Republican Committee (FCRC) consists of 725 members (603 elected by precinct, 61 elected by magisterial district at-large, and 61 elected countywide at-large), and a County Chairman elected at large, all for 2-year terms. District chairmen are subsequently selected for each of the 9 magisterial districts. The Committee holds regular meetings and organizes activities to support Republican candidates. The County Chairman (or his representative) also serves as a member of the 8th, 10th and 11th Congressional District Committees.

FCRC Chairman: Jim Hyland ()
FCRC leadership: Executive Committee and District Chairs
Reorganization cycle: Committee elections are held in even-numbered years.
Next election: County GOP Convention, spring 2010
Last election: County GOP convention, April 12, 2008

Headquarters: FCRC, 4246 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030
   (just off Chain Bridge Rd. [Rte. 123] in Fairfax City, between Old Town and GMU campus; enter from West Dr. - see map)
Phone: 703-766-4GOP
Meetings; Committee meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of the month, 8 pm
   Robinson Secondary School (cafeteria), 5185 Sideburn Rd., Fairfax (just south of GMU campus - see map)
   OR Falls Church High School (cafeteria), 7521 Jaguar Tr., Falls Church (just inside Beltway - see map)
FCRC website: www.FairfaxGOP.org