Voters across Prince William, Stafford, Fredericksburg, and Manassas are heading to the polls today — Tuesday, November 4, 2025 — to decide races that will shape schools, growth, and governance for years to come.
Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. statewide.
📍 Find your polling place here: Virginia Polling Place Lookup
🔹 Statewide Races
All Virginia voters will choose the state’s next leaders in three top offices:
- Governor: Abigail D. Spanberger (D) vs. Winsome Earle-Sears (R)
- Lieutenant Governor: Ghazala F. Hashmi (D) vs. John J. Reid II (R)
- Attorney General: Jay C. Jones (D) vs. Jason S. Miyares (R)
🔹 House of Delegates Contests
Several key House of Delegates races span the Potomac Local coverage area:
| District | Area Coverage | Democrat | Republican | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 19 | Woodbridge | Rozia Henson (D) | — | Unopposed |
| HD 20 | Greater Manassas / Gainesville / Manassas Park | Michelle-Ann E. Lopes Maldonado (D) | Christopher M. Stone (withdrew) → Write-in: Stephen Kent (R) | Shared between Prince William & Manassas Park |
| HD 21 | Haymarket / Gainesville | Josh Thomas (D) | Gregory Lee Gorham (R) | Closely watched suburban race |
| HD 22 | Brentsville / Bristow / Nokesville | Elizabeth Guzman (D) | Ian Lovejoy (R) | Competitive Prince William race |
| HD 23 | Dumfries / Triangle / Quantico | Candi Mundon King (D) | James V. Tully (R) | — |
| HD 24 | Dale City / Montclair | Luke Torian (D) | — | Unopposed |
| HD 25 | Lake Ridge / Occoquan | Briana Sewell (D) | — | Unopposed |
| HD 64 | Stafford County | Stacey A. Carroll (D) | Paul V. Milde III (R) | — |
| HD 65 | Stafford & Fredericksburg | Joshua G. Cole (D) | Sean C. Steinway (R) | — |
🔹 Prince William County
Two special elections highlight the local ballot:
- Gainesville District Supervisor — to fill the seat of the late Supervisor Bob Weir.
- Occoquan Town Council — one open seat.
Voters in House District 20 will also see Stephen Kent (R) listed as a write-in option, following the withdrawal of Christopher M. Stone (R).
Top issues in Prince William include data center expansion, school overcrowding, and traffic congestion along Route 28 and I-66.
🔹 Stafford County
🏛️ Board of Supervisors
Four of Stafford’s seven Board of Supervisors districts are on the ballot:
| District | Candidates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hartwood | Darrell English (R, incumbent), Marcus Oats (I), Kelly Robertson (I) | English seeks re-election; growth and rural preservation dominate debate |
| Aquia | Maya Guy (D), Hank Scharpenberg (R) | Open seat; no incumbent |
| Falmouth | Kecia Evans (D), Michael Anthony Catell (R) | Open seat; both newcomers |
| Garrisonville | Dr. Pamela Yeung (D, incumbent), Bart Randall (I) | Infrastructure and budget priorities key topics |
🎓 School Board
Voters will also select School Board representatives in each district:
- Hartwood: Shannon M. Fingerholz vs. Steven D. Epple
- Aquia: Annette E. Scharpenberg vs. Josh G. Regan
- Falmouth: Sarah D. Breedin Chase vs. Fawn M. Chergosky
- Garrisonville: Wanda D. Blackwell, Maureen L. Siegmund, Stephanie J. Mojica
🔹 City of Manassas
- House District 20: Lopes Maldonado (D) vs. (withdrawn) Stone (R); write-in Stephen Kent (R).
- Commissioner of Revenue: Tim Demeria vs. Deon Shamberger.
- Treasurer: Patricia E. Richie-Folks vs. Nathaniel “Nate” Fritzen.
🔹 City of Manassas Park
- House District 20: Lopes Maldonado (D) vs. (withdrawn) Stone (R); write-in Stephen Kent (R).
- Commissioner of Revenue: Lucy J. Pullen.
- Treasurer: Donald E. Shuemaker Jr.
- City Council Special Election: Kevin J. Moreau (unexpired term through 2026).
🔹 City of Fredericksburg
Each of Fredericksburg’s four wards has City Council and School Board races on the ballot, alongside the statewide and House District 65 contests.
| Ward | City Council | School Board | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 (Hugh Mercer) | M.D. “Matt” Rowe, David W. Cropper, Kenneth D. Gantt | Andrew M. “Andy” Wolfenbarger | |
| Ward 2 (Dorothy Hart) | Y. Joy Crump, Anne G. Little | Katie V. Pomeroy | |
| Ward 3 (Gladys West) | Matthew J. Kelly, Susanna R. Finn | Annie E. Langdon, Sarah E. Stelmok | |
| Ward 4 (V.F.W. Post 3103) | Charlie L. “Chuck” Frye Jr., Jesse T. Dominguez | Malvina Rollins Kay, Write-in: Stan Jones (educator & veteran) |
🗳️ Voter Information
- Polling Hours: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Still in line at 7 p.m.? You can still vote.
- Bring a valid photo ID: driver’s license, U.S. passport, or student ID.
- Check your polling location: Virginia Polling Place Lookup
