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With more than a million residents, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia, spanning three Congressional districts. Fairfax contains many diverse communities, including suburban and urban residential neighborhoods, retail and office centers. The county is also home to historical and tourist attractions (Mount Vernon estate, Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, Wolf Trap Center), major transportation facilities (Dulles Airport, Capital Beltway), federal installations (CIA, Fort Belvoir), and many high-tech firms (Dulles corridor).

History: Fairfax County was chartered in 1742, named after Lord Fairfax. In the late 18th century, portions were ceded to the federal government as part of the District of Columbia; those areas were later returned to Virginia as a separate "Alexandria County" (today's Alexandria City and Arlington County). In the mid-20th century, Alexandria City annexed part of Fairfax County; also, the towns of Falls Church and Fairfax withdrew from the County and became independent cities.

Fairfax County remained largely rural for 200 years, but grew rapidly after World War II with widespread commercial and residential development. Population rose from just 25,000 in 1930 to more than 1 million today.

Communities in Fairfax County: Alexandria (outside city), Annandale, Baileys Crossroads, Burke, Chantilly, Clifton, Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax (outside city), Fairfax Station, Falls Church (outside city), Franconia, Great Falls, Herndon, Huntington, Hybla Valley, Lorton, McLean, Mt. Vernon, Newington, Oakton, Reston, Seven Corners, Springfield, Tysons Corner, Vienna.

NOTE: Fairfax County does not include the independent cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax City. However, some Fairfax County offices are in Fairfax City. Also, many "Alexandria", "Falls Church" and "Fairfax" mailing addresses are actually in Fairfax County.

DistrictPrecinctsVoters1/Population2/
8th70187,000
(active: 180,000)		315,000
10th53153,000
(active: 148,000)		222,000
11th106291,000
(active: 283,000)		431,000
TOTAL228631,000
(active: 611,000)		970,0003/
1/ - Registered voters as of Dec. 2007, from SBE.
2/ - Population as of 2000, from U.S. Census.
3/ - Est. population in 2006 was 1,010,000, per U.S. Census.

Fairfax County Republicans

The Fairfax County Republican Committee (FCRC) consists of 725 members (603 by precinct, 61 by supervisor district at-large, 61 countywide at-large) and a County Chairman elected at-large, all for 2-year terms. District chairmen are subsequently selected for each of the 9 supervisor districts. (Read more about the County Committee.)

FCRC officers:

  • Chairman: Jim Hyland (re-elected April 2008)
  • Election cycle: Committee elections are held in spring of even-numbered years.
    Next election: County convention, spring 2010
    Last regular election: County convention, April 12, 2008

FCRC contact information:

  • Headquarters: FCRC, 4246 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030
    between Old Town and GMU campus; enter from West Dr. (see map)
  • Phone: 703-766-4GOP
  • Meetings: As called, usually on 3rd Tuesday of month (check calendar)
    Committee meetings usually held at Robinson Secondary School (cafeteria)
    5035 Sideburn Rd., Fairfax (just south of GMU campus, off Braddock Rd. - see map)
    OR at Falls Church High School (cafeteria)
    7521 Jaguar Tr., Falls Church (just inside Beltway, 1 block south of Rte. 50 - see map)
  • Email:
  • Website: www.FairfaxGOP.org

Local elected offices in Fairfax County

The county is governed by a 10-member Board of Supervisors, with a Chairman elected at large and 9 supervisors elected by district, all elected for 4-year terms:

sealChairman: Gerry Connolly (D)
District supervisors:

There are three constitutional officers, elected jointly by Fairfax County and Fairfax City:

  • Clerk of Courts: John Frey (R)
  • Commonwealth's Attorney: Ray Morrogh (D)
  • Sheriff: Stan Barry (D)

County voters also elect the County School Board (9 members by district, 3 at-large).

Election cycle: County elections are held in November of odd-numbered non-gubernatorial years. (Next election: Nov. 2011.)
Campaigns: See our Fairfax campaign page for details on the 2003 races in Fairfax County.
County website: www.FairfaxCounty.gov

Legislative offices in Fairfax County

Virginia House of Delegates: State Delegates are elected to 2-year terms. Fairfax County includes all or part of 17 House districts:

  • 3 seats currently held by Republicans: 40th (Tim Hugo), 42nd (Dave Albo), 86th (Tom Rust)
  • 14 seats currently held by Democrats: 34th (Margaret Vanderhye), 35th (Steve Shannon), 36th (Ken Plum), 37th (David Bulova), 38th (Bob Hull), 39th (Vivian Watts), 41st (Dave Marsden), 43rd (Mark Sickles), 44th (Kris Amundson), 45th (David Englin), 46th (Brian Moran), 49th (Adam Ebbin), 53rd (Jim Scott), 67th (Chuck Caputo).
Election cycle: In November of odd-numbered years. (Next election: Nov. 3, 2009.)
Campaigns: See summaries of the 2007, 2005 and 2003 State House campaigns.
General Assembly website: legis.state.va.us

Virginia State Senate: State Senators are elected to 4-year terms. Fairfax County includes all or part of 9 Senate districts:

  • 1 seat currently held by Republicans: 37th (Ken Cuccinelli)
  • 8 seats currently held by Democrats: 30th (Patsy Ticer), 31st (Mary Whipple), 32nd (Janet Howell), 33rd (Mark Herring), 34th (Chap Petersen), 35th (Dick Saslaw), 36th (Toddy Puller), 39th (George Barker).
Election cycle: In November of odd-numbered non-gubernatorial years. (Next election: Nov. 2011.)
Campaigns: See summaries of the 2007 and 2003 State Senate campaigns.
General Assembly website: legis.state.va.us

U.S. House of Representatives: Members of Congress are elected to 2-year terms. Fairfax County includes all or part of 3 Congressional districts:

Election cycle: In November of even-numbered years. (Next election: Nov. 4, 2008.)
Campaigns: See information on the 2008 campaign for Congress, and summaries of the 2006, 2004 and 2002 Congressional campaigns.

U.S. Senate: Senators are elected to 6-year terms. Virginia is represented by:

Election cycle: In November of even-numbered years. (Next election: Nov. 4, 2008.)
Campaigns: See our pages on the 2008 campaign for U.S. Senate, and summaries of the 2006 and 2002 Senate campaigns.

Campaigns & elections in Fairfax County

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