Rep. Connolly's 30th Annual ☘️ St. Patrick's Day Fete; JD Spain's Crowded Kickoff; Carlos Clanton First to Qualify

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Photos: Connolly's 30th Annual St. Patrick's Day Fete!

MERRIFIELD, VA ☘️ Democrats from Fairfax, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and beyond attended Congressman Connolly's 30th Annual St. Patrick's Day Fete! Many candidates for Congress including Del. Briana Sewell, who is running for Congress in Virginia’s 7th district worked the room.

Connolly’s St. Patrick’s Day event is one of the most popular political events of the year in Virginia. State Senator Aaron Rouse, Del. Karen Keys-Gamarra, fmr. Del. Jay Jones, Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell and State Senator Saddam Salim, and the first woman to lead the Fairfax County Sheriff’s office, Stacey Kincaid, among many other elected officials.

The team from Network NOVA was also in attendance along with many other community leaders, including a group of advocates against Governor Youngkin’s proposal for an arena in the Potomac Yard section of Alexandria.

State Senator Aaron Rouse, Del. Briana Sewell, Del. Karen Keys-Gamarra, fmr. Del. Jay Jones and Del. Irene Shin are among the many elected officials on the scene at Congressman Connolly's 30th Annual St. Patrick's Day Fete! in Merrifield, Virginia on March 17, 2024

Congressman Connolly chas with CD07 candidate Eugene Vindman. Stair Calhoun and Katherine White are seen at the NETWORK NOVA table.

Salmon, cabbage, salad, potatoes and so much more…

JD Spain Kickoff Event for Arlington County Board

ARLINGTON, VA — Over 60 people came out to support JD Spain for Arlington County Board on Saturday, March 16. Spain’s energetic kickoff event took place at the new Sabores Tapas Bar on Columbia Pike. Spain, a Marine veteran, has been active in the Arlington community for years.

An endless stream of supporters for Spain greeted him at his March 16, 2024 campaign kickoff for Arlington County Board.

Attending the kickoff were Arlington Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti and Arlington County Board Vice Chair Takis Karantonis. Spain remarked on his involvement in the Arlington community as his supporters cheered him on taking up two sections of the restaurant on a busy Saturday.

Currently, the five members of the Arlington County Board are Karantonis, Chair Libby Garvey, Matt de Ferranti, Susan Cunningham and Maureen Coffey. Early voting begins on May 3 for the June 18 primary.

Marine veteran and former Arlington NAACP president JD Spain addresses and greets his supporters in Arlington on March 16, 2024.

In attendance: Arlington Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti and civil rights leader Joan Trumpauer Mulholland.

Carlos Clanton Qualifies First for November Ballot for Norfolk City Council

Release from Clanton campaign: The Clanton for City Council campaign is thrilled to announce that Carlos Clanton has officially qualified first for the November 5, 2024, ballot for the Superward 7 seat on the Norfolk City Council. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the campaign and underscores the strong support and enthusiasm from the community.

Carlos Clanton, a dedicated servant leader who has tirelessly worked for the betterment of Norfolk, is the first candidate to complete all requirements for ballot qualification. This accomplishment demonstrates the momentum building behind his vision for a more inclusive, prosperous, and community-focused Norfolk.

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