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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.

Cong'l District	Precincts	Voters1/	Population2/
8th	70	203,000 (active: 184,000)	315,000
10th	54	166,000 (active: 155,000)	222,000
11th	108	315,000 (active: 295,000)	431,000
TOTAL	231	685,000 (active: 633,000)	970,0002/ [1,082,0003/]
1/ - Registered voters as of Dec. 2010, from SBE (see details). 2/ - Population as of 2000, from U.S. Census. 3/ - Population as of 2010, from U.S. Census << NEW

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

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 regular election: Nov. 8, 2011. Next election: Nov. 2015.)

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 18 Delegate districts.

• 34th - Del. Barbara Comstock <REP • 35th - Del. Mark Keam (D) • 36th - Del. Ken Plum (D) • 37th - Del. David Bulova (D) • 38th - Del. Kaye Kory (D) • 39th - Del. Vivian Watts (D)

• 40th - Del. Tim Hugo <REP • 41st - Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D) • 42nd - Del. Dave Albo <REP • 43rd - Del. Mark Sickles (D) • 44th - Del. Scott Surrovell (D) • 45th - Del. David Englin (D)

• 46th - Del. Charniele Herring (D) • 48th - Del. Bob Brink (D) • 49th - Del. Alfonso Lopez (D) • 53rd - Del. Jim Scott (D) • 67th - Del. Jim LeMunyon <REP • 86th - Del. Tom Rust <REP

Election cycle: in November of odd-numbered years. (Last election: Nov. 8, 2011. Next election: Nov. 2013.)
More information: Our House of Delegates page for details on House seats and the 2011 campaigns.

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

• 30th - Sen. Adam Ebbin (D) • 31st - Sen. Barbara Favola (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. Dave Marsden (D) • 39th - Sen. George Barker (D)

Election cycle: in November of odd-numbered non-gubernatorial years. (Last election: Nov. 8, 2011. Next election: Nov. 2015.)
More information: Our State Senate page for details on Senate seats and the 2011 campaigns.

General Assembly website: legis.virginia.gov

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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 <REPUBLICAN
• 11th - Cong. Gerry Connolly (D)
Election cycle: in November of even-numbered years. (Next election: Nov. 6, 2012.)
More information: Our Campaign 2012 page for details on the Congressional campaigns.

U.S. Senate: Senators are elected to 6-year terms.
• Sen. Jim Webb (D).
• Sen. Mark Warner (D)
Election cycle: in November of even-numbered years. (Last elections: Webb seat in Nov. 2006; Warner seat in Nov. 2008. Next elections: Webb seat on Nov. 6, 2012; Warner seat in Nov. 2014.)
More information: Our Campaign 2012 page for details on the Senate 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. 2011, Aug. 2011, Nov. 2010, June 2010, Mar. 2010, Jan. 2010, Nov. 2009, Jan. 2009, Nov. 2008, Feb. 2008, Nov. 2007, Nov. 2006, Nov. 2005, June 2005, Nov. 2004, Nov. 2003, Nov. 2002, Nov. 2001, Nov. 2000 and prior years.

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: Jay McConville ()
[Elected in Mar. 2012]
FCRC leadership: Executive Committee and District Chairmen
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
Website: www.FairfaxGOP.com
Meetings; County Committee meetings are usually held on the first or second Monday of the month, 8 pm, at various school facilities around the County. Check our events calendar or the FCRC calendar for the date and location of the next meeting.

Reorganization cycle: Committee elections are held in even-numbered years.
Next election: County GOP Convention, Spring 2014
Last election: County GOP convention, Mar. 24, 2012