MANASSAS, Va. — A Democrat will challenge Delegate Bob Marshall this fall for his seat for the 13th District in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Atif Qarni will hold a campaign kick off tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Yorkshire, outside Manassas, at the Yorkshire Restaurant at 7537 Centreville Road.
Qarni teaches math at Beville Middle School in Dale City and served as a Marine for eight years, including one term in Iraq, a press release states.
Qarni lives with his wife and two sons in Manassas.
Marshall, who has been an outspoken opponent to the Bi-County Parkway and abortion issues in the state, has held office since 1992.
The 13th District includes portions of Prince William County and Manassas Park City.