Politics

North Stafford, Va. — Aquia District Supervisor Paul Milde’s term isn’t up until 2013, but he was seen Tuesday on the campaign trail as voters went to the polls to elect a new supervisor for Stafford County’s Griffis-Widewater District.

The once chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, now Independent Jack Cavalier, won the seat that will be vacated in January by the outgoing Democrat Bob Woodson.

This story has been corrected.

Woodbridge, Va. – Frank Principi will return to the Prince William County Board of Supervisors for another four-year term.

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford, Va. – With his family and closest friends surrounding him at his home in Stafford, Mark Dudenhefer accepted his new job as Virginia Delegate to represent the newly shifted 2nd House District in Prince William and Stafford counties.

By KJ Mushung

Dale City, Va. — It appears a Lake Ridge man took the phrase better late than never to heart.

Scott Bell on the eve of the 2011 General Election announced he would be a write-in candidate in the race for Neabsco District Supervisor, representing a portion of Dale City and eastern Prince William County.

Welcome to PotomacLocal.com’s 2011 Voter Guide. Here we not only show you who is running in the district you live in but we’ll connect you to each candidate’s website so you can see where they stand on the issues. The candidates running for office within Virginia’s Potomac Communities in Dumfries, eastern Prince William County and in North Stafford, are listed below. 

Polls open at 6 a.m. Tuesday and close at 7 p.m.Click here to find out where to vote. 

After the decennial redistricting process was completed earlier this year, some polling places in Prince William and Stafford counties changed.

Click here to find out where you are supposed to cast your ballot. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Stafford, Va. – It appears any legal questions about Eric Olsen’s residency in Stafford County were quelled by a judge Friday.

Prince William County Circuit Court Judge Lon E. Ferris tossed out a Writ of Quo Warranto lawsuit filed by a Stafford citizen, David Johnston, questioning Olsen’s residency in Stafford. The case was heard by a Prince William judge after all of Stafford’s judges recused themselves from the hearing.

Woodbridge, VA – U.S. Senator and former Governor Mark Warner, U.S. Senator Jim Webb, former Governor Tim Kaine, and Congressman Gerry Connolly announced their endorsements of Woodbridge Supervisor Frank Principi for re-election, citing Supervisor Principi’s strong leadership and real results on addressing traffic congestion and other pressing issues affecting Woodbridge.

“Frank Principi has shown real leadership during his past four years in office on the issues that affect all Woodbridge residents,” said Senator Mark Warner. “His efforts to encourage Smart Growth Developments along the Route 1 corridor will help to alleviate the congestion on our roads, while creating high paying jobs in Woodbridge. It is my pleasure to endorse him for re-election on November 8th. “