Stevan M. Porter (L) could have it rough come November 6. The Libertarian congressional candidate is up against both a Democrat and a Republican in one of the few three-way races in the area.

Locally, there are at least three congressional races in Prince William, Stafford, and Manassas:


In a few short days, we’ll know if Vangie A. Williams (D) will be able to unseat Republican Rob Wittman in what has been a heated race.

Locally, there are three congressional races in Prince William, Stafford and Manassas:


Alyson Satterwhite believes, “A School Board that is constantly distracted by politics is not able to focus.” A long-time school board member in Prince William County, she was the first to file candidacy for Chairman of the Prince Willam County School Board for the upcoming November 2018 Special Election. Satterwhite is duking it out with Interim School Board Chairman Dr. Babur Lateef and retired Woodbridge resident Stanley Bender, who are also on the ballot.

Below, find Satterwhite’s responses to our Project: Election questionnaire.


Jeff A. Dove, Jr. (R) is one of many jockeying for a position in Congress, a race that will be decided in just a few days. Locally, there are at least three congressional races in Prince William, Stafford, and Manassas:

We sent survey questions to Dove and all local candidates running in the upcoming election. Below are Dove’s responses.


MANASSAS — The last known city council debate before voting day is scheduled for October 30 at Metz Middle School at 7 p.m.

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is hosting the debate.


Northern Virginia elections officials are seeing a significant increase in the number of voters casting absentee ballots, a trend they expect to continue as the Nov. 6 midterm election draws closer.

Officials in Prince William and Stafford counties, along with Manassas city, will have extended hours for absentee voting in the final two weeks before next month’s local and federal election.


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FREDERICKSBURG — A heated Congressional midterm race in Virginia’s First District between incumbent Rob Wittman (R) and challenger Vangie Williams (D) took part in a debate at Mary Washington University in Fredericksburg on Monday night.


MANASSAS — Six city council candidates were given the opportunity to present their visions for Manassas at an open forum on Friday.

“Candidates Forum – Your City, Your Topics” was hosted by Historic Manassas, Inc., and moderated by Potomac Local publisher Uriah Kiser and Pastor Keith Savage of First Baptist Church. Twelve questions were gathered from online submissions, placed in sealed envelopes, and read to candidates for the first time at the forum.


The Manassas City Council is made up of seven members, and this year, three seats are up for grabs. Michelle Davis-Younger is one of six looking to fill a seat.

Two Democrats — Ken Elston and Rex Parr — and three Republicans — Amalfi Arias, Marc Aveni and Theresa Coates Ellis — are also in the running.


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