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Herndon Voters Guide
We've got the information you need to know to get to the polls this year.
• Editor's Note: This article was originally posted on Oct. 17. We'll keep pulling it to the front page occassionally from now until election day so readers can learn more about what's on the ballot.
Elections for state and local officials are Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Here’s your complete guide to who’s running to represent Herndon residents. For all of our election stories from this year, go to herndon.patch.com/topics/participate.
Where and When to Vote
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The last day to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 17. If you’re registering in person, the deadline is by 4:30 p.m. If you’re mailing it, it should be postmarked Oct. 17.
Due to statewide redistricting, some voters may be going to a different polling location than in past years, even if the voter has not moved.
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Complete information on absentee voting is available on the Fairfax County government website.
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WHO’S ON THE BALLOT
Herndon residents will be selecting a state senator, house delegates, and Fairfax County schools and government officials.
Favola, Merrick: State Senate – District 31
Republican Caren D. Merrick (website, Facebook, Twitter), a technology entrepreneur, is challenging Democrat (website, Facebook, Twitter), a longtime Arlington County board member. They are competing for retiring Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple’s seat representing the 31st district.
Herring, Phillips: State Senate – District 33
Incumbent Democrat Mark Herring (website, Facebook) is facing a challenge from Republican Patricia Phillips. Herring has served in the state senate since 2006. Phillips (website, Facebook), a nutritionist who has worked for Fairfax County Public Schools and the Department of Agriculture, started her own business in 1985. She ran against Herring in 2007.
Rust: House of Delegates – District 86
Republican Tom Rust (website, Facebook, Twitter) is running unopposed.
FAIRFAX COUNTY
Local residents are in the Dranesville District of Fairfax County.
Board of Supervisors Chair
Incumbent (website, Facebook, Twitter) is being challenged by Republican (website, Facebook), Independent candidate Will Radle (YouTube, Facebook) and Independent candidate Christopher DeCarlo (website).
Dranesville District Supervisor
Incumbent John Foust (website, Facebook) is facing a challenge from Republican Dennis Husch (website, Facebook).
Fairfax County Sheriff
Republican is facing current in this election. Cooper (website, Facebook) is a former deputy sheriff lieutenant. Barry (website) has been Fairfax County Sheriff for 12 years, though there is some controversy over as it relates to his potential re-election.
SCHOOL BOARD
Seven candidates are running for at-large seats on the Fairfax County school board. In addition, Herndon voters will choose a school board representative for the Dranesville school district. Some voters south of the town will vote for a school board representative in the Hunter Mill district.
At-Large Candidates
Sheree A. Brown-Kaplan (, )
Lin-Dai Y. Kendall ()
Lolita I. Mancheno-Smoak (, )
Ryan L. McElveen (, )
Ilryong Moon (, )
Steven M. F. Stuban (, )
Theodore J. "Ted" Velkoff (, )
Dranesville School District
is running against incumbent .
Hunter Mill District
is running against .
Bond Issue
Shall the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, Virginia, contract a debt, borrow money, and issue capital improvement bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $252,750,000 for the purposes of providing funds, in addition to funds from school bonds previously authorized and any other available funds, to finance, including reimbursement to the County for temporary financing for, the costs of school improvements, including acquiring, building, expanding and renovating properties, including new sites, new buildings or additions, renovations and improvements to existing buildings, and furnishings and equipment, for the Fairfax County public school system? (Yes or no.)
COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY
Raymond Morrogh, a Democrat, is running unopposed. Morrogh (website) has been the CA since 2007.
FAIRFAX CO. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DIRECTOR
Voters may vote for up to three people for the position of Soil and Water Conservation Director, Northern Virginia District. The candidates are:
Thomas Cranmer
Johna Good Gagnon
George W. Lamb
Peter Marchetti
John W. Peterson
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