Today is the Special Election for candidates running for Brentsville District Supervisor.
Jeanine Lawson, Scott Jacobs, and Eric Young are all on the ballot today as voters decide who will replace former Brentsville District Supervisor Wally Covington.
Polls for today’s special election opened at 6 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. For more information on where to vote in the Brentsville Magisterial District, click here.
All three candidates participated in a debate on Dec. 9 where they answered questions about local taxes, transportation, schools, and development. You can read more about what they had to say in the links below. The debate was sponsored by Bristow Beat and Potomac Local and hosted by Linton Hall School.
Stories written by Potomac Local about the debates:
Brentsville candidates differ on development, want larger businesses in Prince William
Brentsville candidates differ on Bi-County Parkway, oppose Metro expansion
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Experience a magical evening at the Embassy of France with A Night on the Riviera, an event that will transport you to the glamour of the French Riviera while celebrating the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras!
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