Update 1o p.m.
Eric Olsen defeats challenger Jason Pelt with 63 percent of the vote in the Republican Primary Election. Olsen will go onto run this fall for Commonwealth Attorney and will most likely be uncontested.Â
Update 9:10 p.m.
Munoz calls Frederick to concede race. Frederick makes acceptance speech, calls for cutting taxes, says race against Democratic incumbent Toddy Puller “will not be a cake walk.”
It has been a hard-fought race, and I am thankful for the hard work and generous support of all of the people who backed my campaign. My staff was wonderful, and I especially want to say âthank youâ to my wife, Debbie, who was there with me every step of the way. My good friend, former Governor and Senator George Allen, was also generous with his time and energy.
What is most important now is that we concentrate on taking back the Senate from the majority Democrats, who seem to care about little else than scoring political points against Governor McDonnell. In order create jobs, we must keep taxes low, control spending and reduce government regulations. To do that, we must elect more conservative candidates to the Virginia Senate.
-Tito Munoz statement
Dumfries, Va. — Supporters of Jeff Frederick have gathered in Dumfries tonight to watch the results of todayâs Republican Primary Election roll in, and so far theyâre in his favor.
At 8 p.m., Frederick lead his opponent, Tito Munoz, in the polls 76 percent to Munozâs 24 percent.
You can follow the election results come in live courtesy of the Virginia State Board of Elections. If you live in Prince William click here, and if you live in Stafford County click here.
Both Frederick and Munoz are vying for the Republican nomination for the 36th District Senate seat. The district spans from Mount Vernon to Stafford County.
The winner will take on Democratic incumbent Toddy Puller.
Another closely watched race in the Potomac Communities today has been the seat for Stafford County Commonwealth Attorney.
Current Assistant Commonwealth Attorney Eric Olsen is being challenged by fellow Republican Jason Pelt. Right now, Pelt trails Olsen with 35 percent of the vote.
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