Braddock Race County's Fiercest
Braddock District said to represent Fairfax County as a whole.
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"Fairfax County’s fiercest election battle this year is unfolding in the Braddock District, where the neighborhood concerns and politics are strikingly representative of the county as a whole," reported the Washington Post in Fairfax County eyes Braddock race as bellwether for all.
Incumbent Braddock District Supervisor John Cook won the seat in a 2009 special election. It's the first time in 30 years a Republican has held the office.
Janet Oleszek, a former Fairfax County School Board member, is the Democrat's hope to take it back.
The third candidate is Carey Campbell, chairman of Independent Greens of Virginia, the state affiliate of the Independence Party of America. He's running as an independent, and while no one thinks he can win, it is unclear how his presence in the race will effect the vote count for the two major party candidates.
In a series of debates, the three candidates verbally tussled over issues effecting the entire county. At the core, however, Cook believes Oleszek is unprepared for the job. Oleszek does not agree with Cook's fiscal conservatism, especially when it comes to schools.
"The district has a reputation as a political barometer," said the Washington Post. For example, Braddock voted for George W. Bush (R) for president in 2000, but backed Sen. John F. Kerry (D) four years later. "It also voted for President Obama, but by a smaller margin than the rest of county."
In the end, it will be voter turnout that makes the difference. Low turnout is expected, so each individual vote carries more weight. A Republican Get Out the Vote Rally on Saturday, and the Democrat's Rally on Monday hope to motivate residents to vote Tuesday.
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Fairfax County Government: Braddock Hall - Office of Braddock District Supervisor
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Will Radle
2:40 pm on Monday, November 7, 2011
I attended the Braddock debates listening to the concerns of voters and will take responsible action. The most experienced, best qualified challenger for Chairman is an Independent working across political lines to create effective, sustainable solutions to the challenges confronting our community.
Please see my blog post discussing how we will change from a culture permeated by insularity, division and power politics to Create a Culture of Listening: http://fairfaxstation.patch.com/blog_posts/creating-a-culture-of-listening
Thank you for making an informed decision when you vote. Take a look at the common sense solutions I am providing the Board of Supervisors at my YouTube Channel (see link below). They have not taken responsible action, so I am standing ready to serve.
Thank you.
A. Will Radle, Jr.
Independent Candidate for Chairman,
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
FairfaxAdvocates@gmail.com
http://YouTube.com/WillRadle1
Mike Kane
6:20 pm on Monday, November 7, 2011
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO VOTE FOR ME, MIKE KANE, TOMORROW. LIMITED GOVERNMENT, LOWER TAXES, AND MORE PERSONAL FREEDOM.
Carey Campbell
7:23 pm on Monday, November 7, 2011
Dear Susan Larson,
Thank you for covering the Independent Campbell campaign for Braddock Supervisor.
As the only veteran on the ballot for Braddock Supervisor, and the Independent conservative, the Campbell campaign has won by being on the ballot.
Our Campbell campaign for Braddock has won by visiting over 40,000 Braddock district doors.
Our Campbell campaign has won by advocating for positive solutions like More Trains, Less Traffic. Strong schools, excellent public safety: police, fire, reliable human services, low taxes, more solar, more revenue.
Winning is participating and offering an Independent option.
So the Campbell campaign for Braddock Supervisor has already won in many ways.
We will see who will be elected tomorrow.
Thanks for the coverage of the Braddock District Supervisor race.