Virginia Politics

Manassas

Manassas Vice Mayor Eyes Top Job

By Potomac Local News
Wolfe

“I hope to be the next mayor,” InsideNoVa reported. “My phone has blown up with folks asking/wanting me to run for Delegate. While I appreciate the support and good wishes, my focus and future in politics is in Manassas, on your Council and hopefully as your Mayor.”

Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger, a Democrat, plans to resign in December, opening the seat in January. The City Council could appoint an interim mayor from its members or call a special election under Virginia law. Wolfe, first elected to council in 2008 and a Democrat since 2016, has lived in the city since 1990.

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Manassas

Helen Zurita Joins Race for Manassas City Council

By Potomac Local News

Helen Zurita, a longtime Manassas resident and community organizer, announced her candidacy Monday for one of three open seats on the Manassas City Council.

Zurita, who works as a community liaison for the nonprofit Creating Foundations for Hope, which supports hunger relief efforts, said her campaign focuses on practical leadership that puts working families and neighborhoods first. She emphasized protecting the city’s character while encouraging responsible growth, strengthening trust between residents and local government, and ensuring every part of the community feels heard.

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News

Could Virginia Vote Earlier in 2028?

By Mauriah Church-Barbour

“Most of Virginia’s Democratic congressional delegation is making the case for Virginia to be one of the early primary states in the 2028 presidential race,” Virginia Scope reported. “According to the New York Times, the Democratic National Committee … has said that one state from each of four regions will hold nominating contests in the early window before Super Tuesday.”

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Stafford

Stafford Democrats Lead Sweeping Victories, Flipping Local Government Blue

By Uriah Kiser

“The difference in this election was the quality of the candidates,” FXBG Advance reported, quoting Stafford Democratic Committee Chair Howard Rudat. “Every one of them brought quality, charisma, dedication, and a love of each other. Every time they went out the door, they were a team. It was one team with one vision for a better Stafford, a better Virginia.”

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Fredericksburg

Legislation Update: What Your State Senators Are Working on This Session

By Kelly Sienkowski
Virignia State Capitol

Virginia’s General Assembly convened on January 8 for the start of its 30-day session; to keep readers informed on their local representatives’ efforts, we’ve reviewed some of their bills and votes. Virginia shares bills, votes, and schedules online through the Legislative Information System.

Virginia has 40 Senators who serve 4-year terms.

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Fredericksburg

Legislation Update: What Your State Delegates Are Working on This Session

By Kelly Sienkowski
Photo: Virginia Department of Historic Resources

Virginia’s General Assembly convened on January 8 for the start of its 30-day session; to keep readers informed on their local representatives’ efforts, we’ve reviewed some of their bills and votes. Virginia shares bills, votes, and schedules online through the Legislative Information System.

Virginia has 100 delegates who serve two-year terms. Between Jan. 8 and Jan. 30, 2,370 bills were introduced by delegates and senators. A total of 287 have failed the House of Delegates so far, and 306 have passed the House, many of which have moved into a committee for further review.

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Fredericksburg

Now that Trump’s Back, Virginia’s Representatives Look Ahead

By Kelly Sienkowski
Photo: Virginia Department of Historic Resources

With the swearing-in of Donald Trump as America’s 47th President on Monday, considering the new administration, we asked some of the Fredericksburg area’s elected representatives about their visions for 2025.

Senator Mark Warner (D) said:

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