Jennifer Carroll Foy took the 2nd District House of Delegates seat from Mike Makee.
This marks the second time the seat has flipped to a Democrat since it was moved from the southwest portion of the state.
Author: Potomac Local News
The 31st House of Delegates seat goes to political newcomer Elizabeth Guzman, who beat the long-serving Scott Lingamfelter.
The Alexandria social worker beat the decorated Army colonel who retired after 28 years in the service.
In an upset, political newcomer Hyla Ayala beat long-serving Delegate, Richard Anderson.
The Democrat won the 51st District that encompasses much of Prince William County by six points, beating Anderson who has served in the seat since 2009.
Democrat Lee Carter won his election bid over the longtime incumbent Jackson Miller.
The political newcomer beat Miller by at least nine points and will take the 50th House of Delegates District seat in Manassas, and a portion of Prince William County.
Danica Roem defeated incumbent Bob Marshall in the 13th District House race.
The victory makes the Democrat Virginia’s first transgender delegate in Richmond.
QUANTICO — A man who was reported missing over the weekend was found dead at Quantico.
Kevin Tscherch, 48, was found on the Marine Corps Base, according to a Prince William County Police Department spokesman.
There is a lot to look forward to at the Greater Manassas Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2 beginning at 10 a.m. There will be more than 100 groups, including floats, dancers, marching bands and, of course, Santa. This year’s theme is A “Christmas Carole.”
Every year — this is the 72nd year for the parade — the Parade committee selects a Grand Marshal and a Woman of the year.
Republican Ed Gillespie took questions from the press and posed for photos with voters outside Montclair Elementary School.
The candidate arrived at the polling place just after 1 p.m. and was greeted by smiles from voters, many telling them “I hope you win.”
Go to Video: Gillespie takes questions outside Montclair Elementary School on Election Day
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Alexandria, Va. – Today Transurban, operator of the 495 and 95 Express Lanes, announced that Tammie B. of Alexandria, Virginia is the winner of the “Go the Billionth Mile” contest and will receive one year of toll-free travel on the 495 and 95 Express Lanes. The contest was held in September 2017 to celebrate the milestone of one billion miles traveled since the Lanes first opened in November 2012 and gave a lucky customer a chance to win the free-travel prize.
“I’m really ecstatic that I have this opportunity for a free year of commuting on the Express Lanes, it means so much to me,” said Tammie. “The Lanes provide me 20 more minutes of sanity and 20 less minutes of aggravation to have to deal with,” she added.
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What does a Lt. Governor do? “Unlike in other states, candidates for governor and lieutenant governor in Virginia run separately, not as a team.” [Washington Post]
What was old is once again new as many stores are deciding to once again close on Thanksgiving. Here’s a list of stores in our region that will close on turkey day. [WTTG-TV]