Arlington County Republican Committee Mark Kelly, Chairman

Reorganization 2008

COUNTY GOP CANVASS

Arlington Republicans held a county "canvass" election on Tue., April 29 to elect the County GOP chairman for 2008-10. Voters elected Mark Kelly to the position.

Details on the 2008 County Canvass:

Who's running: The canvass ballot included two candidates who filed for County Chairman:

  • Mark Kelly - candidate for Clerk of Court, 2007 (Total: 244 votes) ELECTED
    Web: www.KellyforArlington.com
  • Landey Patton - candidate for County Board, 2004 (Total: 46 votes)
    Email:
Who may vote: Any registered voter in Arlington County who is in accord with the principles of the Republican Party and will express his/her intent to vote for all Republican nominees in the November 2008 general election.

When: Tue., April 29, 4-8 pm

Where: Lyon Village Community House
1920 N. Highland St., Arlington (at 20th St., 1 block from Lee Hwy. - see map)

Filing report:
The regular filing deadline for all positions was Tue., Feb. 26. All filings were reviewed by the ACRC Credentials Committee. Two candidates filed for County GOP chairman; however one subsequently withdrew, and the filing period for that position was subsequently reopened until April 10. Other positions were not contested, and those who filed were elected at the ACRC meeting on Feb. 27: 98 as members of the County Committee for 2008-10; 235 as delegates to the 8th District Republican Convention; and 173 as delegates to the Republican State Convention.

In early 2008, Arlington Republicans elected local party officers for the next two years, and also sign up to participate in the 8th District GOP convention and Republican State Convention. In May and June, the party will select district party officers, state party officers, delegates to the national convention, and nominees for U.S. House and Senate.

There are many positions available, and ACRC encourages all interested party members to participate.

Reorganization checklist
Mark your calendar:
• Feb. 26 - Filing deadline
• Mar. 29 - County canvass*
(* - for contested positions)
• May 17 - District convention
• May 31 - State convention
Download documents
• Official call for canvass
• Arlington filing form

Any registered voter in Arlington, who is in accord with the principles of the Republican Party, was eligible to file for any or all of the following positions:

  • County party:
  • 8th District
    • Chairman of the District Committee (2008-10);
    • Member of the State Central Committee (2008-12);
    • Delegate or Alternate Delegate to the National Convention (Sep. 1-4);
    • Presidential elector (Nov. election)

County level: To file for County chairman, a voter must submit a letter of intent to ACRC, along with the filing fee. To file for any other County-level office (ACRC member, or delegate to the district or state conventions), a voter must submit the Arlington filing form to ACRC, along with the applicable filing fee(s). Blank filing forms are available at ACRC headquarters (see contact info) and online (download). Completed forms must be sent or delivered to ACRC, 405 S. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22204 by Tue., Feb. 26, at 5 pm. Please note: Forms must be received by that time; postmarks do not count.

If any of the county-level positions are contested (i.e., the number of candidates exceeds the number of positions available), the selection will be made by Republican voters at a party canvass election. The canvass, if required, would be held Sat., Mar. 29.

District level: To file for any 8th District position (District chairman, State Central member, delegate/alternate to National Convention), a voter must submit a letter of intent to the 8th District Committee, along with the applicable filing fee. Letters of intent must be submitted and received no later than Mon., Feb. 4.

The District Republican Convention will be held Sat., May 17, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Arlington. Arlington County will have 87 votes, and is authorized to send up to 435 delegates. Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax County will also be represented. (See more information on the District Convention.)

NOTE: Only those who sign up for the 8th District Convention by the Arlington filing deadline (Feb. 26) are eligible to be voting delegates at the District Convention on May 17.

Available positions, filing deadlines, fees & forms
OfficeNumberDeadlineFiling fee & formSelection method
County level
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Chairman of the
County Committee		1Tue, Feb. 26
5 pm		$70 to ACRC
with letter		Canvass1/
(Sat., Mar. 29)
Member of the
County Committee		180Tue, Feb. 26
5 pm		$35 to ACRC
Filing form		Canvass1/
(Sat., Mar. 29)
Delegate to the
District Convention		435
(87 votes)		Tue, Feb. 26
5 pm		$25 to ACRC2/
Filing form		Canvass1/
(Sat., Mar. 29)
Delegate to the
State Convention		865
(173 votes)		Tue, Feb. 26
5 pm		$35 to ACRC3/
Filing form		Canvass1/
(Sat., Mar. 29)
8th District level
District Chairman1Mon., Feb. 4$1000 to 8th District
see filing info		Convention
(Sat., May 17)
Member of the
State Central Committee		3Mon., Feb. 4$500 to 8th District
see filing info		Convention
(Sat., May 17)
Delegate to the
National Convention		3Mon., Feb. 4$500 to 8th District
see filing info		Convention
(Sat., May 17)
Alternate Delegate to the
National Convention		3Mon., Feb. 4$500 to 8th District
see filing info		Convention
(Sat., May 17)
Presidential Elector1Mon., Feb. 4$2500 to 8th District
see filing info		Convention
(Sat., May 17)
1/ - Party canvass will be held only if more candidates file than positions available.
2/ - Mandatory fee, unless the delegate wishes to vote only for National Convention delegate/alternate and Presidential elector. The fee goes to the District Committee for Convention costs. Delegates to either convention are also asked to pay a voluntary processing fee of $25 to ACRC.
3/ - Voluntary fee, will go to RPV for Convention costs. Delegates to either convention are also asked to pay a voluntary processing fee of $25 to ACRC.

State Convention: The Virginia Republican State Convention will be held on Fri.-Sat., May 30-31, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. That convention will elect state party officers and nominate a candidate for U.S. Senate. All cities and counties across Virginia will be represented; Arlington will have 173 votes and is authorized to send up to 865 delegates.

NOTE: Only those who sign up for the State Convention by the Arlington filing deadline (Feb. 26) are eligible to be voting delegates at the State Convention on May 31.

Questions about the filing forms, procedures, canvass or conventions? Please call or write, and we're happy to respond. ACRC wants to make sure that all Arlington Republicans have every opportunity to participate fully in this year's party activities.

More on reorganization and conventions:

  • Past ACRC reorganizations: In February/March 2006, Arlington Republicans elected members of the County Committee for 2006-08 and a new County Chairman. (See more on the 2006 reorganization). In February 2004, Arlington Republicans elected members of the County Committee for 2004-06, a new County Chairman, and delegates to the district and state conventions. (See more on the 2004 reorganization).
  • District convention: The 8th Congressional District Republican Convention will be held May 17, to elect district party officers. Read more about the District Convention.
  • State convention: The Virginia Republican State Convention will be held May 30-31 in Richmond. That convention will nominate a U.S. Senate candidate, and elect party officers (state chairman, national committeeman and committeewoman). Read more about the State Convention.
  • National convention: The GOP National Convention will be held Sep. 1-4 in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. That convention will nominate the Republican candidates for President and Vice President. Read more about the GOP National Convention.