In-Person Absentee Voting at the Office of Elections
Fairfax County Governmental Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 323, Fairfax Virginia, 22035

September 19-October 14
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(Office closed Monday, October 13, 2008
in observance of Columbus Day)

October15-October 31
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

and at
Seven Satellite Locations (Read Below for Locations and Hours)

Who Can Vote Absentee?
Absentee Voting Eligibility Criteria
The DPVA Election Attorneys have opined that if you are going to be or currently planning on working, commuting, and volunteering (or just volunteering) more than 11 hours on Election Day, you can vote early.  If you are going to be outside of Fairfax County at any point on Election Day, you can vote absentee.

VOTE NOW.

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Training to cover logistical information for what will be going on at the polls on election day. The training will also cover basic legal information for ensuring voter protection. Anyone who is considering working at a polling place on election day is highly encouraged to attend.

Saturday, October 11
Morning - 10am-noon, Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke VA 22015

Click here to RSVP

Afternoon - 1:30-3:30pm, South County Government Center, 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria VA 22309

Click here to RSVP

Sunday, October 12
Afternoon: 3:00-5:00pm, FCDC Headquarters, 2815 Hartland Road, Falls Church VA 22043

This session is full.

You can also call FCDC HQ for more information, 703-573-6811.  We hope to have another round of trainings on the weekend of the 18th and 19th, please check back soon for times and places.

Round up the troops and join us to show support for Obama for President! Speakers include MG (Ret) James A. Kelley, BG (Ret) David McGinnis, COL (Ret) Lawrence B. Wilkerson, and Gerry Connolly. A short Q&A session will follow speakers’ remarks. While you are there, sign up to help spread the word to other veterans and pick up a Veterans for Obama yard sign and bumper sticker.

Saturday, October 18 at 2:00 PM
Veterans Amphitheater
10455 Armstrong St.
Fairfax, VA 22030

If you want to volunteer for the event, please e-mail Bill Lahue at vetsforobama@yahoo.com.

You Are Cordially Invited
To Join those Interested in Health Care Reform
At a reception in support of:
Judy Feder
The Democratic Nominee for U.S. Congress 10th District of Virginia

With Special Guest
Representative Barney Frank

Tuesday October 14, 2008
6:00 pm-8:00 pm

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Fourth Biennial Aquatically Moveable Feast On Lake Barcroft
in honor of
Gerry Connolly
Candidate for Congress from Virginia’s 11th District

with very special guest
Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the House

Friday, October 17th
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Please Join Us
For a fundraiser in honor of
Judy Feder
Congressional Candidate from Virginia’s Tenth District

With Special Guest
Senator Jim Webb

Monday October 13, 2008
From 6pm to 8pm
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This holiday weekend we have many canvassing staging areas all over the county. You are sure to find one that’s close to your house!  Since many of you have Monday off,  why not canvass on Saturday and Sunday, and rest on Monday?  We only have four weekends left before Election Day.  Let’s do it! Canvasses below are listed in alphabetical order.

Braddock
Keene Mill Elem School
6310 Bardu Ave, Springfield
Sat 10/11, 10AM,1PM and 4PM
Sun 10/12, 12PM and 4PM
Allison Hutchins: 703-636-7264
allison.hutchins@vavictory08.org

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So you thought the election was over on November 4?  Nope.  As we all know from the Katharine Harris debacle, the election isn’t over until the Registrar certifies our results to the State Board of Elections.

When does that happen?  Not election night….  This year, it will happen 2 days after the election.  It’s called the canvass and it’s when everyone goes over the machine tapes, reviews the math and confirms everything is in order.

FCDC needs about 5 people per Magisterial District to volunteer to help observe the canvass.  FCDC will provide training.  Volunteers should expect to be on 9-5 on November 6 and 7.  If you can help, please go to our volunteer page and indicate that you can volunteer for the post election canvass by clicking here.

Election 2008 Breakfast Debate:

Energy & Environment

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Washington Dulles Airport Marriott

45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles

Sponsors: Platinum: Dominion
Silver: Middleburg Bank

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