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McPike: Students need more critical thinking and problem solving skills, not more standardized tests

Published June 6, 2015 at 8:48AM

Two-time candidate Jeremy McPike seeks the 29th District Senate Seat in Virginia. The district encompasses a wide swath of Prince William County, from Nokesville in the west to Dale City in the east, to include the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

McPike faces two other Democratic opponents in a June 9, 2015 Primary Election — Delegate Michael Futrell and Atiq Qarni.
In 2013, McPike nearly beat out his challenger Delegate Scott Lingamfelter is his bid for the 31st district seat in Dale City and a portion of Fauquier County.

Shaw outraises Marshall in heated delegate race

By Stephanie Tipple

Published June 5, 2015 at 11:28AM | Updated June 5, 2015 at 11:58AM

Shaw is the Democratic candidate for the 13^th district delegate seat.

This means that Shaw has out raised Marshall two and half times over.

Bell not seeking reelection for school board

By Stephanie Tipple

Published June 3, 2015 at 5:19AM | Updated June 3, 2015 at 9:32AM

Lisa Bell sent Potomac Local this statement:

“It has been my honor to serve the Neabsco District. I will be making a formal announcement during board matters tonight.”

Two Democrats debate for supervisor seat in Dumfries

By Stephanie Tipple

Published May 29, 2015 at 5:26PM

Last week, two Democratic primary candidates for the Potomac district – Andrea Bailey and Dumfries Town Councilman Derrick Wood – met for a debate.

The debate was an opportunity for voters to meet the candidate and learn their stances prior to the upcoming primary, which is on June 9.

Foreman: Tax credits, improved Route 1 key to economic development

By Potomac Local News

Published May 27, 2015 at 9:55AM | Updated June 6, 2015 at 3:03PM

Foreman

Potomac Local sent a candidate survey to Gerald “Jerry” Foreman. He’s running to become the next Virginia State Senator in the 36th District encompassing south Fairfax County, eastern Prince William County, and North Stafford. The seat is currently held by Linda “Toddy” Puller who will retire.

Forman faces Democrat Scott Surovell who also seeks the 36th District Seat. Surovell is currently a Virginia State Delegate who represents the 44^th District which encompasses Mount Vernon and a portion of Fort Belvoir.

Wood, Bailey seek support of business community leading up to primary election

By Stephanie Tipple

Published May 20, 2015 at 6:00AM | Updated May 20, 2015 at 9:00AM

The primary candidates for the Potomac district supervisor seat – Derrick Wood and Andrea Bailey – spoke to the business community at the Prince William Chamber of Commerce headquarters this morning.

Wood is currently a councilman for the town of Dumfries. The incumbent for the Potomac district seat is Supervisor Maureen Caddigan.

Moncure PTO president announces run for Stafford school board

By Potomac Local News

Published May 19, 2015 at 4:37PM | Updated January 18, 2017 at 8:30PM

The president of the Anne E. Moncure Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization, Emily Fallon, has announced that she is running for the Stafford County School Board in the Griffis-Widewater district. Dana Reinboldt currently holds that position.

“The status quo is not good enough for our kids,” said Fallon in a press release. “Our kids and the taxpayers of Stafford County deserve schools that have a plan for excellence and milestones to measure our progress.”

Sterne: New technologies needed to keep up with increased caseload

By Potomac Local News

Published May 19, 2015 at 3:00PM | Updated May 20, 2015 at 1:59PM

Potomac Local sent a candidate survey to Kathy Sterne. She’s running to become the next Stafford County Clerk of the Court, a seat currently held since 2001 by Barbara Decatur who will retire this year.

Sterne faces fellow Republicans Darrell English and Jim Fry in a June 9, 2015 Primary Election. The winner of the Primary Election will go on to face a potential Democratic challenger in the November General Election.

Democrats seeking Prince William Senate seat debate in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 19, 2015 at 12:02PM | Updated May 19, 2015 at 1:39PM

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Voters heard from all three Democrats vying to replace longtime retiring State Senator Charles Colgan.

Qarni: I will fight attacks on public schools, reform toxic testing culture

By Potomac Local News

Published May 18, 2015 at 5:00AM | Updated May 18, 2015 at 1:57PM

Potomac Local sent a candidate survey to Atif M. Qarni. He’s running to represent the 29th District in the Virginia Senate, a seat currently held by the retiring Chuck Colgan.

Qarni faces Jeremy McPike and Micheal Futrell in a June 9, 2015 Primary Election. The winner of the Primary Election will go on to face Republican Harry “Hal” Parrish II in the November General Election on Nov. 3, 2015.