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Published November 4, 2025 at 10:34PM

As of late Tuesday night, Democrat Stacey A. Carroll holds a lead over incumbent Republican Paul V. Milde III in the race for the Virginia House of Delegates 64th District, though the county’s elections office says votes are still being counted.

Carroll currently leads with 52.77 % (18,833 votes) to Milde’s 47.09 % (16,806 votes), with write-ins totaling 0.14 % (51 votes). Stafford County election officials reported at 10:30 p.m. that provisional and mail-in ballots remain to be counted, and no winner has been declared.

Stafford

Yeung Holds Off Randall in Garrisonville; Democrats, New Faces Join Stafford Board of Supervisors

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 4, 2025 at 9:26PM

Stafford County voters ushered in a mix of familiar and new leadership Tuesday, re-electing Pam Yeung to the Garrisonville District seat on the Board of Supervisors while adding new Democratic and independent voices to the seven-member body.

The biggest story of the night came in Garrisonville, where Yeung fended off another challenge from Bart Randall, who ran as an independent. Yeung captured 56.55 percent of the vote (4,609 votes) to Randall’s 42.99 percent (3,504 votes), with write-ins at 0.47 percent (38 votes).

Manassas

Manassas Voters Stick With Familiar Faces in 2025 Election

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 4, 2025 at 9:17PM

Maldonado

Voters in the City of Manassas reaffirmed their support for experienced leadership Tuesday, reelecting incumbents to key fiscal offices and returning their sitting delegate to the Virginia House of Delegates.

Despite minor changes and one withdrawn candidate, the results across city and state races pointed to a theme of continuity: familiar names staying in familiar roles.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Voters Endorse Stability Across City Offices

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 4, 2025 at 9:12PM

Fredericksburg City Hall

Fredericksburg voters largely opted for stability Tuesday, returning familiar faces to lead the city’s law enforcement, fiscal, and education offices — while elevating a current school board member to the City Council and welcoming one new face to the dais.

Despite recent controversies surrounding school board spending and transparency, incumbents and well-known local figures prevailed across the ballot, signaling voters’ preference for continuity over change.

Breaking News

Stewart Wins Tight Gainesville Supervisor Race; Democrats Flip Prince William Board Seat

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 4, 2025 at 8:49PM

In one of Prince William County’s most closely watched races, Democrat George T. Stewart narrowly defeated Republican Patrick R. Harders to win the Gainesville District seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.

According to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections, Stewart received 50.47% of the vote (12,579 votes) to Harders’ 48.77% (12,156 votes). Write-in candidates accounted for 0.75% (188 votes).

Breaking News

Guzman Ousts Lovejoy in 22nd District Rematch; Democrats Sweep Prince William County House Seats

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 4, 2025 at 8:44PM

Prince William County voters flipped the 22nd District seat of the Virginia House of Delegates back to Democratic control on Tuesday, as Elizabeth R. Guzman defeated Republican Ian T. Lovejoy in a closely watched race.

According to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections, Guzman received 55.79% of the vote (12,816 votes), while Lovejoy earned 44.03% (10,116 votes). Write-ins totaled 0.18% (41 votes).

Breaking News

Abigail Spanberger Elected Virginia’s First Female Governor

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 4, 2025 at 8:07PM

Spanberger

“BREAKING: Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and becoming the state’s first female governor,” The Associated Press reported.

Spanberger, a former CIA officer and three-term U.S. Representative from Henrico County, succeeds Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin. Her victory marks a significant political shift in the Commonwealth, returning the governor’s mansion to Democratic control after four years of GOP leadership.

Schools

Governor Glenn Youngkin Issues Executive Order to Reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test in Virginia Schools

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 4, 2025 at 7:44PM

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) held a bill signing ceremony at Beanstalk, an indoor vertical farming company near Manassas. [Photo: Alan Gloss]

The original Presidential Fitness Test began under President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 and was introduced in schools in 1966 under President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was phased out nationally after 2012, when the federal government replaced it with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program. The change reflected a shift away from ranking students by athletic performance toward a focus on individual health, inclusivity, and lifelong fitness habits.

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Prince William

Haymarket Food Pantry Sees 43% Food Insecurity in Prince William County

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 4, 2025 at 2:00PM

Nearly half of Prince William County residents are going to bed hungry several nights a week, according to new data shared Monday night with the Haymarket Town Council.

Eileen Smith, director of the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry, told council members that 43% of county residents now experience food insecurity — the second-highest rate in the D.C. region and up sharply from 36% last year.