Romney in Fairfax; Candidates Make Final Push

As campaigns roll into their final hours, the attention paid to our area continues. Here’s some quick last-minute election notes:

Romney in Fairfax

Mitt Romney will appear at the George Mason University Patriot Center at 2:45 p.m.

Doors open at 12:45 p.m., and event attendees should prepare to go through airport-like security. Cameras are allowed, but No bags, sharp objects, umbrellas, liquids, or signs will be allowed in the venue.

Tim Kaine goes to Dale City church

Virginia Senate hopeful Tim Kaine, a Democrat, campaigned at Holy Family Catholic Church on Sunday. He also fanned out to other sites in the Northern Virginia area.

More about this campaign stop has been posted to his website.

Susan Allen makes final stops

Susan Allen, wife of Republican U.S. Senate hopeful George Allen, will appear in the Potomac Communities today as part of her “Fighting for our Jobs” tour. Allen will appear at the Stafford County Republican Headquarters at noon today.

Connolly calls for Jessie

In the only School Board seat up for grabs in Prince William County, Congressman Gerry Connolly (who is also running for reelection) recorded a robo call for Occoquan School Board candidate Lillie Jessie.

Jessie faces three other opponents, including appointed Republican incumbent Micheal Wooten.

Residents in the area should hear the phone call today. The text of the call is below:

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Hi, this is Congressman Gerry Connolly calling to remind you that tomorrow is Election Day and

to let you know that, in addition to the elections for President, Senate, and Congress, you will

also be voting to elect your local School Board member. Democrat Lillie Jessie is a retired

Prince William County principal, with real experience balancing budgets and helping our kids

succeed. So please remember to support the entire Democratic ticket tomorrow — Obama,

Kaine, Connolly, and Lillie Jessie for School Board. Polls are open from 6am-7pm

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