Reorganization 2006

UPDATE (as of Feb. 24):
• The filing deadlines for Republican City Committee members, City GOP Chair and City delegate to the 8th District Republican Convention have closed. All members who filed by the deadline were automatically elected. Congratulations!
• There are still openings on the City Committee, and prospective members are invited to apply for election (see details).
• The filing deadline for City Council candidates has closed, and all who filed were automatically nominated. Other prospective candidates may still apply for nomination at the City Committee meeting on March 2. Contact the Chairman for details.

This February, Alexandria Republicans will select new party officers for the next two years, nominate candidates for Mayor and City Council, and also sign up to participate in the 8th Congressional District GOP convention. In late spring, the party will select a District Chairman and Congressional nominee. There are many positions available, and ARCC encourages all interested party members to participate.

Any registered voter in Alexandria, who is in accord with the principles of the Republican Party, may file for any or all of the following positions:

• Member of the City Committee (2006-08);
• Chair of the City Committee (2006-08);
• GOP nominee for Mayor or City Council (May 3 election);
• Delegate to the 8th District Convention (May 20);
• Chairman of the 8th District Committee (2006-08);
• GOP nominee for Congress - 8th District (Nov. 7 election)

To file for any ARCC office, City office or District Convention delegate, a voter must submit the appropriate Alexandria filing form(s) to ARCC by mail, along with the applicable filing fee(s). Blank forms are available at headquarters, at City Committee meetings, and online for download (see links in box below). Completed forms must be postmarked no later than Thu., Feb. 16, and sent to ARCC, P.O. Box 245, Alexandria 22314. Candidates for Council or Mayor must also file required forms with the City Elections Office.

To file for 8th District Republican Chairman, 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 Fri., Apr. 14.

To file for Congress, a voter must submit signed nominating petitions and other required forms to the State Board of Elections, along with a filing fee. Petitions may be circulated as early as Jan. 1, and must be submitted and received no later than Fri., Apr. 14. Candidates for Congress must also file financial reports with the Federal Elections Commission.

Available positions, filing deadlines, fees & forms
To download forms, right-click on link and select "save as"
Office	Number	Deadline	Filing fee & form	Selection method
City Committee member	104	Feb. 16	$75 to ARCC Filing form	Canvass (Feb. 25)1/
City Committee Chair	1	Feb. 16	$200 to ARCC Filing form	Canvass (Feb. 25)1/
City Council nominee	6	Feb. 16	$250 to ARCC Filing form, Petition	Canvass (Feb. 25)1/
Mayoral nominee	1	Feb. 16	$500 to ARCC Filing form, Petition	Canvass (Feb. 25)1/
District Convention delegate	290	Feb. 16	$35 to ARCC3/ Filing form	Canvass (Feb. 25)1/
District Chairman	1	Apr. 14	$1000 to 8th District	Convention (May 20)
Congressional nominee	1	Apr. 14	$3304 to SBE	Primary (June 13)2/
1/ - Party canvass will be held only if more candidates file than positions available. 2/ - District primary will be held only if multiple candidates file for Congressional nomination. 3/ - $25 of this fee will go to the 8th District Committee to defray Convention costs.

If any of the ARCC, City office or Convention delegate positions are contested, a party canvass will be held on Saturday, February 25, from 9 am to 3 pm, at Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Rd. (For those with religious objections, voting will be available on Thursday, February 23, from 7 to 9 pm, at ARCC headquarters, 221 S. Prince St.)

The 8th District Republican Chairman will be elected at the District Convention on Saturday morning, May 20, at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel in Arlington. The Convention will also hear from GOP candidates for Congress. Alexandria is authorized to send up to 290 delegates; Arlington, Falls Church and Fairfax County will also be represented. (See more information on the Convention.)

NOTE: Only those who sign up for the 8th District Convention by the Alexandria filing deadline (Feb. 16) are eligible to be voting delegates at the District Convention on May 20.

If the Congressional nomination is contested, a District Republican primary will be held on Tue., June 13, at all regular polling places (open from 6 am to 7 pm).

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