The expansion of Washington, D.C.'s population to the south and west has contributed to a political realignment in nearby Virginia counties, with formerly rural counties such as Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, Loudoun County, Fauquier County, and Clarke County trending toward the Democratic Party.
November 05, 2025
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Demographic growth and suburbanization around a major city can change local political alignment over time.
Washington Dulles International Airport is located about 26 miles west of Washington, D.C., in Loudoun County and Fairfax County, Virginia, and serves the Washington metropolitan area.
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Geographic location and service area of the airport.