Welcome to Virginia's 8th!

We're the Eighth Congressional District Republican Committee, located in Northern Virginia. Thank you for visiting!

The 8th District is a dynamic part of Virginia, with diverse urban and suburban communities, and fast-changing demographic trends. We invite you to learn more about the district and our four local jurisdictions:

District Convention set for May 17
The 8th District Republican Convention will be held Saturday, May 17, in Arlington. The convention will elect a number of party officials, and delegates to the GOP National Convention. Those who signed up by their local filing deadlines (in Feb./March) may vote at the District Convention; others are welcome to attend as guests. Read more about the District Convention and candidates running at the convention..

McCain set for GOP nomination
Congratulations to Sen. John McCain, who clinched the Republican nomination for President on March 4. McCain had won Virginia's GOP primary on Feb. 12, with half the vote statewide and 2/3 in the 8th District (see state and local results). Thanks also to the 31,000 Republicans in the 8th who voted in our primary!

State GOP leaders unite behind McDonnell/Bolling
Virginia's leading Republican elected and party officials have jointly endorsed the ticket of Bob McDonnell and Bill Bolling for Governor and Lt. Governor in 2009. The endorsers include all Republican members of Congress, GOP leaders of the General Assembly, statewide officers of the Republican Party of Virginia, and all 11 GOP district chairmen. Read more about the 2009 campaigns.

Ellmore, Singh file for Congress
Republicans Mark Ellmore and Amit Singh filed petitions to run for Congress in the 8th District this year. They will face off in a GOP primary on Tue., June 10. The winner will take on discredited incumbent Democrat Jim Moran in November. Read more about the 2008 campaign.

City and County chairmen elected
Voters in the four local committees of the 8th District have elected their Republican chairmen for 2008-10: Chris Marston in Alexandria City (re-elected in a canvass election on Feb. 23); Mark Kelly in Arlington County (elected in a canvass election on Apr. 29); Jim Hyland in Fairfax County (re-elected at the county convention on Apr. 12); and Jonathan Krive in Falls Church City (elected in a mass meeting on Feb. 9).

Moran's inappropriate remarks
• At 9-11 ceremony: Arlington's solemn observance in September 2006 was marred by partisan comments by Democrat Cong. Jim Moran, who attacked U.S. foreign policy and failed to recognize the sacrifices of American service personnel. See news coverage.
• Crude language: In June 2006, Moran told a crowd he would "earmark the sh**" out of federal spending bills, if Democrats take over the House. His crude comments showed poor taste and lack of fiscal discipline. Read the news story and Examiner editorial.
• MorAntics: The incumbent has a sorry record of ethical mistakes and personal problems. Check out www.MorAntics.com.

We remember
September 11 Sept. 11, 2001	Virginia Tech April 16, 2007	Ronald Reagan 1911-2004	Hon. Joel Broyhill, former member of Congress (1952-74), who passed away in Sep. 2006.. He represented Arlington, Falls Church and much of Fairfax County with great energy, and helped to build the GOP in Northern Virginia. See more on Cong. Broyhill. Hon. Jack Herrity, former chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (1975-87), who passed away in Jan. 2006. See news article. Several longtime party activists and volunteers from Arlington (see more information.)