Election News Archive
The Election News Archive on Mason Votes serves as a comprehensive collection of original reporting produced by student journalists covering local, state, and national elections. This page brings together past articles, live updates, and on-the-ground coverage, preserving the evolving political landscape through the lens of the Mason community. As a nonpartisan platform dedicated to informing and engaging student voters, the archive highlights key moments, perspectives, and campus involvement across election cycles, offering a lasting record of civic participation and student-driven storytelling.
Biography: Joseph Oddo
-No Photo Available – Website: www.indygreens.org Party: Independent Green Party Education: B.A., public policy, Penn State. Political Highlights: Virginia General Assembly: 1993, 2002 Co-founder of Independent Greens of Virginia Key Issues:
Obama: Debate to Continue, Will Not Suspend Campaign
Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama just finished a press conference responding to Republican Presidential Nominee John McCain’s campaign suspension and request for Friday’s debate to be postponed. In his statements, he rejected the idea that either a campaign suspension or debate postponement is necessary. “It will be part of the president’s job to deal with...Continue reading→
Biography: Keith Fimian
Website: www.keithfimian.com Party: Republican Education: Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting, College of William & Mary Political Highlights: None Key Issues: Energy Ethics Global Competition and Business Government Spending Immigration National Defense and Iraq Taxes Veterans
Biography: Gerry Connolly
Website: www.gerryconnolly.com Party: Democrat Education: B.A. in Literature, Maryknoll College M.A. in Public Administration, Harvard University Political Highlights: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors: 2003-Present Providence District Supervisor: 1994-2003 Key Issues: Economy Iraq Health Care Environment Education
John McCain Suspends Campaign
Republican Presidential Nominee John McCain has just announced that he is suspending his campaign. McCain campaign headquarters stated that he will continue the suspension until “the economic crisis is over.” McCain has asked Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama to suspend his campaign as well and postpone Friday’s debate on foreign policy. Obama’s campaign has yet...Continue reading→
Youth asks: The older the wiser?
by Katherine Libby, United Press International As the presidential election nears, the George Mason University campus is buzzing with students talking politics, dispelling the myth that the nation’s youth simply don’t care. One student changing the reputation of young voters is Zach Rosen, a communication major at George Mason University. Rosen, known for his happy-go-lucky...Continue reading→
District 11 Profile
The 11th District includes:Tysons Corner, Baileys Crossroads, Annandale, Vienna, Fairfax, Springfield, Burke, Clifton, Centreville and part of Mount Vernon. Median Household Income: $80,397 – the wealthiest congressional district in the country Currently Represented by: Tom Davis Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives: Gerald E. “Gerry” Conolly (D) www.gerryconnolly.com Keith S. Fimian ...Continue reading→
VA Board of Elections Accused of Attempting to Confuse Students
By Noah Martin The Virginia State Board of Elections has been accused of possibly trying to confuse student voters. In an effort to make registering to vote easier for students, the Board has posted a self-guided questionnaire on their website. Representatives from the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School have raised...Continue reading→