In a surprising vote tonight, during an often confusing meeting, the 10th District Republican Committee chose a Firehouse Primary, also known as a party canvass, to choose their candidate to replace retiring Congressman Frank Wolf.  The committee voted to hold the canvas on April 26  in 10 different locations across the 10th district. There will be two locations in Fairfax and Loudoun counties, and one in each of the other jurisdictions. The committee has not yet chosen venues.
Candidates must file to run by February 15th.
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I think this will be a great opportunity to show that a party-run process can be used to include the most voters possible, If it is well-run, which I think it will be, itll be an example for future races.
Do you happen to know what the 6 remaining localities specified? Among remaining possibilities I’d guess are Clarke, Frederick, Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Winchester, but that’s 7. Perhaps combine the Manassases?
The Committee has not yet decided which (if any) jurisdictions will be combined. It may be only 7.
I don’t think you can combine jurisdictions for a Canvass in the State Party Plan.
You can if there is a unanimous vote on the committee.
You are correct. Art II Par 22. You forced me to read.
It would be stunning if this committee reached a unanimous vote on that issue (or any other issue). Each jurisdiction will have their own Canvas.