MANASSAS PARK, Va. -- We won't know until Wednesday who will win three seats on the Manassas Park City Governing Body.Â
Only one person, Donald Shumaker, turned in his paperwork in time to have his name listed on the ballot. At least seven other people were running as write-in candidates.Â
This just in from the Manassas Park City Voter Registrar's Office:Â
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