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CostumesCostumes atat GoblinGoblin GallopGallop Poll Position News, Page 8 Election 2014, Page 3 City of Fairfax Band Turns 45 News, Page 10 Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 30 - November 5, 2014 online at Fairfaxwww.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2014 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Photos by Photos Tim Peterson Tim /The Connection The 11th District incumbent Gerry Connolly (left), Burgermeister Greg (From left) Ann Juliano of Bristow, Suzanne Scholte of Falls Church Burkheart of Vienna (center) and Delegate Mark Keam practice their and Janet Gorn of Montclair enjoy the late afternoon sun at a cam- Deutsche at Vienna’s Oktoberfest celebration. paign event in Gorn’s backyard. Local academics following the 11th Districts race say Poll Position there’s really no substitute for the strength of incumbency. By Tim Peterson the perception he’s one of those hard-to- name recognition and funding, both factors ing Jeannemarie Devolites Davis, who used The Connection beat incumbents now,” said Mark J. Rozell, making it that much more difficult for out- to represent Vienna.” acting dean and professor of Public Policy siders to pull an upset. Travis believes a shift could come in “sort espite low public opinion of for the George Mason University School of As of an Oct. 15 OpenSecrets.org report, of purple” Northern Virginia, and issues like President Obama and a mini- Policy, Government and International Af- Connolly had raised $1,886,601, spent immigration have the potential to “become Dmally productive Congress, fairs. $986,053 and had $1,768,494 in cash on real change” in favor of a challenger, at least representative Gerry Connolly Connolly won his first two congressional hand. one with more election experience. has plenty going for him as the incumbent races by 12 points (2008) and 26 points Scholte, by contrast, had $42,856 on “It’s a training ground,” said Travis, “be- seeking re-election in Virginia’s largely (2010). hand, raised $224,457 and spent $182,601. cause these things shift in Northern Virginia. democratic 11th district. And now that he’s stuck around, proven Harrold was reported with $6,547 raised, Maybe next time [Scholte] might prevail.” Republican challenger Suzanne Scholte himself a winner, “most voters differenti- $4,583 spent and $1,962 on hand. Galdo As well, Rozell doesn’t discount the value and independents Marc Harrold (Libertar- ate between Congress as an institution and wasn’t part of the report. of third-party candidates in the electoral ian) and Joe Galdo (Green) have been try- their own incumbent member,” said Rozell. Toni-Michelle Travis, GMU associate pro- process. ing to use that unproductivity to their ad- “It doesn’t necessarily weaken any incum- fessor of Government and Politics, agrees “They can force major candidate to ad- vantage, citing their lack of experience in bent who may have the favor of his or her with Rozell that the race is “pretty clear- dress different issues that might get ignored elected office as affording an advantageous, constituents,” he continued. cut.” otherwise,” he said, “add something impor- fresh perspective. Scholte has come after Connolly for be- “He’s doing all the right things, but I tant to the debate that’s going on.” “They’re not only not hearing us, they’re ing “completely out of touch with people in wouldn’t say he’s got the seat indefinitely,” not taking the time to listen to us,” said this district.” Connolly has countered that, she said. Travis cited changing demograph- HARROLD AND GALDO have high- Scholte. “I think we see that in the partisan “there’s no excuse for people seeing you as ics in Northern Virginia as something in- lighted the need for more government trans- shift, the bitterness in how people are deal- getting distant. I come home every night. cumbents shouldn’t sleep on in future elec- parency as well as pragmatic planning for ing with each other.” When I pick up my dry cleaning I’m in my tions. simplifying the tax code, among other is- And though that’s not a bad strategy, lo- constituency. When I grab a meal, it’s in my According to the Office of Elections, there sues. cal academics following the race say there’s constituency.” are 25,122 new voters registered in Fairfax “Unfortunately for them,” said Rozell, really no substitute for the strength of in- “And as long as Connolly can present him- County since Nov. 5, 2013. That figure in- “voters remain strategic creatures, under cumbency. Especially when you’ve made self as an authentic representative who’s out cludes transfers as well first-time regis- the belief that they’d be throwing their vote yourself as a household name like Connolly there fighting for his people,” said Rozell, trants. away otherwise. It somewhat becomes a has. “fixing the problems with hyper bipartisan- “Every incumbent’s got to be very atten- self-fulfilling prophesy.” “Once he fended off a serious challenger ships, that protects him a good deal.” tive to it,” said Travis. “This could erode, Visit Elections.virginia.gov to see the new in two separate election cycles, when people this could begin to change because of the requirements for voter identification re- thought he was vulnerable, that established INCUMBENCY COMES with superior new voters. That’s tripped up many, includ- quired at the polls on Nov. 4. Just Days Left for Voting Early, Absentee irtually every voter in Virginia is will be at his place of work and commut- ment Center Pkwy, Conf. Rooms 2/3, 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, 22152 Veligible to vote absentee, which ing to and from his home to his place of Fairfax, 22035 Mason Governmental Center - 6507 includes voting in-person absen- work for eleven or more hours of the thir- Now through Oct. 31, Monday thru Fri- Columbia Pike, Annandale, 22003 tee at a variety of locations from now teen that the polls are open (6 a.m. to 7 day - 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 Mount Vernon Governmental Center - through Saturday, Nov. 1. After that, vote p.m.). p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria 22306 on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4 at your You can download an absentee ballot ❖ Satellite Voting Locations: Sully District Governmental Center - assigned polling place. and mail it to your local voter registra- Franconia Governmental Center - 6121 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly 20151 There are many reasons that voters tion office, or you can vote “absentee in Franconia Road, Alexandria, 22310 Monday - Friday, through Oct. 31, 3:30 are allowed to vote absentee, but the person.” Dolley Madison Library - 1244 Oak Ridge p.m. - 7 p.m. most broad of these applies to almost In person absentee voting is available Ave., McLean, 22101 Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. anyone with a job: “Any person who, at the Fairfax County Governmental Cen- North County Human Services Bldg. - For more, call 703-222-0776 or visit in the regular and orderly course of his ter and multiple satellite locations. 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, 20190 http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ business, profession, or occupation, ❖ Office of Elections, 12000 Govern- West Springfield Governmental Center - absentee.htm www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2014 ❖ 3 Area Roundups Fairfax High’s Homecoming Parade last one of the season is this Sat- Fairfax High’s Home- Farmers Market urday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. coming Parade was For more information, call 703- Friday, Oct. 24. Ends Thursday 642-0128. Each Thursday, from 3-7 p.m., the Fairfax County Government Center hosts a farmers market in Time to The Fairfax its parking lot at 12000 Govern- Fall Back High Color ment Center Parkway in Fair Oaks; Guard leads the season’s last market is Oct. 30. Daylight Saving Time ends this the parade. Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m.; so be- fore going to bed Saturday night, Don’t Drink residents should turn back their And Drive clocks and watches one hour. This Friday, Oct. 31, at 8 p.m., Photos by seven police agencies from North- Term Length Bonnie Hobbs/ ern Virginia will team up in all ju- The Connection risdictions to conduct saturation On Ballot patrols detecting and arresting On the Nov. 4 ballot for City of drunk drivers on Halloween. Called Fairfax residents will be an advi- “Extra Eyes for DWI’s,” the effort will sory referendum, as follows: Do involve police officers and resources you support changing the length from the City of Falls Church, Met- of the terms of office for City ropolitan Washington Airports Au- Council members, the Mayor and thority, Town of Vienna, Fairfax the members of the School Board The Rebel County, City of Fairfax, U.S. Park from the current two years to four band march- Police and Virginia State Police. years. Residents will be asked to ing along vote yes or no. Old Lee Highway. Fairfax City City Council Farmers Market One farmers market is still open Meeting Nov. 4 in the City of Fairfax, at the cor- The next meeting of the Fairfax ner of West and Main streets. 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