The Democratic process at work

Most of the country voted in November. Some people got to vote again in January or February.

Some lucky residents of Fairfax County, Virginia may get to vote four times before all is said and done.

In November, the chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Gerry Connolly, was elected to congress. This left his Chair vacant, so Fairfax held a special election in early February to fill it. The winner, Sharon Bulova, must vacate her position as Braddock District representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors when she takes over the Board Chair.

So what to do about her seat? Another special election, of course. On March 10, Braddock District representatives will vote on a new representative to the county board.

The favorite in that election is currently on the Fairfax School Board. Guess what happens if he gets elected to the Board of Supervisors? That's right. ANOTHER special election to fill his seat on the school board.

And don't forget, there's a June primary for the Virginia gubernatorial election.

I wonder if voter turnout gets diluted when there's an election every month.

HT: WashPo