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Virginia delivered a decisive win for Vice President Kamala Harris, with 51.54% of the vote in the 2024 presidential election. Harris secured 2,104,533 votes statewide, edging out Republican opponent Donald Trump, who garnered 46.86% and 1,913,435 votes.

Harris’s victory included significant support from populous localities like Fairfax and Prince William County, which was critical to her statewide margin. In Fairfax, Harris won decisively with 5,292 votes, or 64.60%, while Trump received 2,541 votes or 31.02%. Prince William County also leaned toward Harris, where she earned 124,465 votes, representing 57.29% of the vote, compared to Trump’s 39.56%.

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Clancy/Subramanyam

From The Center Square:

Democratic state Sen. Suhas Subramanyam defeated Republican challenger Mike Clancy for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District.

Subramanyam won by 52.1%-47.9% with more than 95% of votes in.

Subramanyam, having represented Virginians in the state House of Delegates and Senate for four years and served as a White House technology policy advisor to President Obama, put out a formal statement at 9:20 PM, with 89% of the vote in and before the race had been called by the Associated Press or the New York Times.

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Dumfries voters have spoken, re-electing Shaun Peet, Russell Young, and Brian Fields to the Town Council in a tight race that saw two incumbents retain their seats. The three winners edged out challenger Ebony Lofton, a familiar face in local politics who previously ran for Mayor in 2022.

Shaun Peet, who garnered the most votes with 939 (26.17%), credited his focus on long-term projects, including his "main priority," the town's new recreation center. "I want this center to stand for decades, giving our kids and seniors a place to come together," Peet said outside the polls. "As a Council member, I’m always going to do what’s right for this town, all the time."

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Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger

In the latest Manassas municipal elections, Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger secured a decisive victory to continue as the city’s mayor, marking the start of her second term in office. A Democrat, Davis-Younger received 8,463 votes (56.91%), defeating Republican challenger Xiao-Yin “Tang” Byrom, who garnered 6,358 votes (42.75%).

According to the final campaign finance reports, Davis-Younger raised $46,724, while Byrom raised $41,596.

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Vindman / Anderson

Updated 11:52 p.m -- In a tightly contested race, Eugene Vindman emerged victorious over Republican Derrick M. Anderson in Virginia's 7th Congressional District, securing a seat that will keep the district under Democratic control. Vindman’s win fills the seat previously held by Abigail Spanberger, who chose not to seek re-election and is widely speculated to be considering a run for Virginia governor in 2025.

However, Anderson has not conceded the race. "The media calling the #VA07 race before all votes have been reported is premature. This is still too close to call," Anderson posted to X.  "Over ten thousand votes - including Election Day votes, early votes, & mail-in votes - are yet to be reported. This race & the voters deserve more time."

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In Stafford County, the 2024 presidential election results indicate a tightening race compared to the 2020 election, with former President Donald Trump (R) making substantial gains against Democratic candidate Kamala D. Harris (D). With all 37 precincts reporting, this shift reflects a broader trend of narrowing Democratic leads in the area, as Trump managed to close the margin since the last presidential race.

In the 2020 election, Democratic candidate Joe Biden received 40,245 votes (52.5%) in Stafford County, compared to Trump’s 37,636 votes (48.5%), giving Democrats a lead of 2,609 votes. This year, Kamala Harris secured 39,616 votes (49.19%), just edging out Trump, who garnered 39,331 votes (48.83%). This reduction in the margin between Democrats and Republicans, down to a mere 285 votes, demonstrates the former president’s influence and his ability to mobilize voters in the region, even in a year where Democrats maintain a slight overall lead.

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In a notable shift from the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump (R) has made gains in reducing the Democratic lead in the latest 2024 election results, even as Kamala D. Harris (D) secures a majority of votes in the area.

The latest results show that Trump narrowed the margin between Democratic and Republican votes, reflecting a change in voter sentiment across the region.

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Updated 1 a.m, November 6, 2024 — The race for Virginia’s U.S. Senate seat remains closely watched, with updated numbers showing incumbent Senator Tim Kaine in the lead:

– Tim Kaine (D): 52.43% (1,833,594 votes)
– Hung Cao (R): 47.57% (1,663,630 votes)

Currently, 2,050 of 2,536 precincts have reported, and an estimated 885,261 early votes are still outstanding, which could impact the final outcome.

Virginia’s 7th and 10th Congressional Districts

The race for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District has concluded, with all precincts reporting:

– Eugene Vindman (D): 50.94% (195,349 votes)
– Derrick Anderson (R): 48.79% (187,074 votes)

Vindman declared victory, releasing this statement via email:

Eugene Vindman

With the support of our grassroots army, we accomplished something together that many didn’t think was possible. It’s a testament to the power of the American experience, that an immigrant who escaped a Soviet Regime and came to this great nation with less than $800 in our pockets, would now stand here as a Congressman-elect of the United States House of Representatives. Thank you to my incredible wife Cindy, our two wonderful kids Max and Madi, and of course my less handsome twin Alex.”

In my 25 years of military service, and when we were jumping out of airplanes, it didn’t matter to me the color creed, background, race, or party affiliation of the person next to me. What mattered was getting the mission done. That’s the type of service I am going to take to Washington as the next Congressman from Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.

All votes have been counted in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, showing a lead for Democrat Suhas Subramanyam:

  • Suhas Subramanyam (D): 51.91% (206,621 votes)
  • Mike Clancy (R): 47.72% (189,946 votes)

“I am honored and humbled that the people of Virginia’s 10th District put their trust in me to take on the toughest fights and deliver results in Congress. This district is my home. I got married here, my wife Miranda and I are raising our daughters here, and the issues our community faces are personal to our family. It is an honor to continue serving this district in Washington,” Subramanyam posted to Twitter.

Manassas City Results

With five of six precincts reporting, the race for key positions in Manassas is nearing completion as candidates compete for mayoral, city council, and school board seats.

Manassas Mayoral Race
– E. Michelle Davis-Younger: Leads with 56.98% (7,741 votes).
– Xiao-Yin “Tang” Byrom**: Trails with 42.69% (5,799 votes).
– Write-In**: Accounts for 0.33% (45 votes).

Manassas City Council
The top three candidates poised to secure seats on the council are:
– Mark D. Wolfe: 19.35% (6,996 votes)
– Ashley R. Hutson: 18.52% (6,699 votes)
– Tom C. Osina: 16.40% (5,931 votes)

Close contenders include Robyn R. Williams (15.53%), Lynn Forkell Greene (15.27%), and Stephen D. Kent (14.67%), with write-ins making up 0.25% (92 votes).

Manassas School Board
The top four finishers in the school board race are:
– Suzanne Seaberg: 14.62% (6,317 votes)
– Diana Ivette Brown: 14.04% (6,063 votes)
– Zella M. Jones: 13.55% (5,851 votes)
– Dayna-Marie Miles: 13.06% (5,639 votes)

Additional candidates include A. R. “Allie” Forkell (12.53%), Javanese M. Hailey (12.44%), Maidy M. Whitesell (12.38%), and Christina S. Brooks (7.10%), with write-ins totaling 0.29% (124 votes).

These results reflect near-final standings, with only one precinct left to report. Potomac Local News will continue to track the final tallies as they come in.

CORRECTED Final Results: Manassas Park Mayoral and City Council Races

The latest and final tallies for the Manassas Park elections are in, showing decisive outcomes for both the mayoral and city council seats, all Democrats.

Mayor of Manassas Park
– Alanna M. Mensing: Won overwhelmingly with 83.78% (4,029 votes).
– Write-In Candidates: Accounted for 16.22% (780 votes).

All precincts have reported, with no early votes left to count.

### Manassas Park City Council
The top three candidates who have secured seats on the Manassas Park City Council are:
– Yesenia E. “Yesy” Amaya: 26.46% (2,739 votes)
– Darryl G. Moore: 26.26% (2,718 votes)
– Stacy J. Seiberling: 22.54% (2,333 votes)

Laura H. Hampton closely followed with 21.98% (2,275 votes) but did not secure a seat.

These results mark the final standings in Manassas Park. Potomac Local News will provide further updates if statements or additional analysis are released by the elected officials.

Town of Dumfries Council
In Dumfries, incumbents Brian K. Fields and Shaun R. Peet retain their seats, joined by newcomer Ebony E. Lofton. The final tallies are:
– Brian K. Fields: 25.60% (553 votes)
– Shaun R. Peet: 25.60% (553 votes)
– Ebony E. Lofton: 24.31% (525 votes)

Town of Haymarket Results

– Mayor: Tracy Lynn Pater, running unopposed, won with 96.47% (410 votes).

– Town Council: The top six finishers securing seats are Mary A. Ramirez (18.14%), Matthew J. Gallagher (15.03%), Joseph R. “Joe” Pasanello (14.84%), Kenneth M. “Ken” Luersen (13.81%), Justin L. Baker (13.50%), and Alexander M. Beyene (12.52%).

Town of Quantico Results

Quantico Election Results: Community Elects Mayor and Town Council

The residents of the Town of Quantico have cast their votes, finalizing the leadership for the upcoming term. The election saw competitive races for both Mayor and Town Council.

Mayor’s Race
Kevin P. Brown emerged as Mayor with 66.45% of the vote (103 votes). Write-in candidates accounted for 33.55% (52 votes), showcasing a spirited race.

Town Council Results
Quantico’s Town Council election allowed voters to select up to five candidates. Here are the official results, highlighting the top five who secured seats on the council:

  • S. “Steve” Kang: 16.12% (83 votes)
  • Jason Robert Stoltz: 14.95% (77 votes)
  • Robert Teron Freeman: 14.76% (76 votes)
  • Brandi M. Maly: 12.82% (66 votes)
  • Nadia Madjid: 11.84% (61 votes)

Other candidates included:

  • Sammoto Yomosa Dabney: 11.46% (59 votes)
  • Todd D. Zirkle: 10.49% (54 votes)
  • Earlene J. Clinton: 6.21% (32 votes)
  • Write-in candidates: 1.36% (7 votes)
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Voters in Dumfries are heading to the polls today to choose three candidates for the Town Council from a slate of four contenders. The candidates include incumbents Brian Fields and Shaun Peet and new challengers Ebony Lofton and Russell Young. The election comes amid ongoing discussions about growth, infrastructure, public safety, and quality of life in the town of about 5,000 residents.

Brian Fields, 54, a Dumfries Town Council member seeking his third term, is running on a platform to continue the town's progress under his tenure. Fields, who has lived in the Dumfries area for over eight years, emphasized his commitment to projects such as the Route 1 widening initiative and the Chronicle Creek restoration. He highlighted how these developments and the construction of new businesses like a Wawa gas station, The Rose Hotel and slots, the largest company to open in Dumfries, will modernize the town.

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