Polls are open for the Arlington County Board special election. Get out there and vote for Libby! Polls are open from 6am until 7pm. Voting takes place at your regular polling location. Find out where you vote: http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationPollingPlaces.aspx Need a ride? Email Arlington Dems at info@arlingtondemocrats.org, or call 703-528-8588. … [Read more...]
Why You Should Vote Tomorrow
Dear Democratic Family: This election is important not only for the future of Arlington County but also for this years November elections. We Democrats have lost 2 of the last 4 special elections. We can’t afford to lose tomorrow! We have to keep forward momentum going if we are to keep Virginia blue in November when Governor Tim Kaine and President Barack Obama are on the ballot. With your help I know we’ll come out on top and I’m excited to see all of my Democratic friends at the polls! This is a pivotal time in Arlington. We are a vibrant, energetic community – without a doubt, … [Read more...]
Libby Endorsed by Farm Team and WCF
Women's Groups Back Libby Garvey Arlington, VA – The Farm Team and Women’s Campaign Fund endorse Libby Garvey in the March 27 special election for the County Board seat being vacated as a result of Barbara Favola’s election to the Virginia Senate. The Garvey campaign announced the support today of two significant women’s groups: The Farm Team, which is a Virginia state-wide group, and The Women’s Campaign Fund (WCF), which supports women candidates nation-wide. The Farm Team said in their statement that "We are confident that Garvey has the experience, knowledge and skill to … [Read more...]
Will You Help Libby?
With the March 27th Special Election for County Board fast-approaching, Libby needs your help now more than ever. There are opportunities to make phone calls and knock on doors every day between now and March 27th. Will you help Libby? Make Phone Calls - Every weeknight at ACDC Headquarters volunteers like you are calling voters to get out the word. Come by any time between 5:30 - 9:00pm to make calls. Canvass - Volunteers will be out knocking on voters doors both weekends. Canvasses will form up at ACDC Headquarters on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00am. Donate - Libby still needs your … [Read more...]
Join Tim Kaine and Libby for Lunch
Governor Tim Kaine invites you to a luncheon with County Board Candidate Libby Garvey at The Monroe 3625 10th Street North Arlington, VA 22201 Tuesday, March 13th 12:00-1:30 PM Co-Host-$1,000 Sponsor-$500 Supporter-$250 One block from Virginia Square Metro Public parking available on 10th between Nelson and Quincy Please RSVP to info@libbygarvey.com … [Read more...]
Join Libby for a Kickoff Unity Event on 2/17
Last week I officially accepted the Democratic nomination for County Board. While I’m excited about the opportunity to represent you, I’m taking nothing for granted with the special election March 27. These special elections are the most difficult for Democrats here in Arlington - we've lost 2 of the last 4 special elections - and I have some stiff competition. That's why it is so important to have everyone working together going into this election. With that in mind I’m please to invite you to our Unity Kickoff Event with Congressman Jim Moran. I'm honored to have the support of … [Read more...]
Absentee Voting Starts 2/10
Absentee voting for the special County Board election on March 27th started today, February 10th. In-person voting at the county government building will be available weekdays until March 23rd from 8am - 5pm and on two Saturdays, March 3rd and 24th, from 8:30am - 5pm. Those who wish to vote absentee by mail must apply for an absentee ballot by Tuesday, March 20th, and ballots must be received by 7pm on March 27th to be counted. For more info on how to vote absentee and who is eligible, visit the Arlington County Voter Registration site here: … [Read more...]
Libby Garvey Wins Arlington County Board Caucus
From the Arlington County Democratic Committee: The Arlington County Democratic Committee is pleased to announce that Libby Garvey will be the Democratic nominee in the special election for County Board being held on March 27, 2012. Ms. Garvey was the winner of the Arlington Democratic Party’s County Board Caucus, held over two days on January 19 and 21. Out of 4,314 ballots counted, Ms. Garvey secured 1,915 votes. The final vote counts were as follows: Libby Garvey 1,915 votes Melissa Bondi 966 votes Terron Sims … [Read more...]
Libby Endorsed by the Washington Post
According to the Washington Post, "Libby Garvey is Democrats’ best choice to fill a seat on the Arlington County Board." We couldn't agree more! Read the full Washington Post endorsement here. … [Read more...]
Senators Whipple and Ticer Endorse Libby
Arlington, VA - Senator Mary Margaret Whipple and Senator Patsy Ticer today endorsed Libby Garvey for the County Board seat being vacated as a result of Favola's election to the Virginia Senate. Senator Whipple issued the following statement: "I am so pleased to endorse Libby Garvey for Arlington County Board. It's a tough job, but Libby's experience, ability and dedication to our community make her the obvious choice." Senator Ticer issued the following statement: "I've worked with Libby for years. She has a deep understanding of the issues facing Northern Virginia. I know she … [Read more...]
