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Sonia Vasquez Luna Wins Virginia House District 20 Special Election

The Democratic Manassas City Council member defeats Republican Nate Fritzen in the November 3 election. Sonia Ruth Vasquez Luna, a Democratic member of the City of Manassas City Council, won the November 3 special election for Virginia’s…

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  1. Prince WilliamPotomac LocalVindman and Subramanyam hold their seats in the 7th and 10th districts
  2. LoudounLoudoun TimesVirginians approve 3 constitutional amendments

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  3. AlexandriaThe Alexandria BriefJaneese Lewis George is Washington's next mayor. Now come the challenges, starting with Trump
  4. FairfaxFFXnowBREAKING: Va. constitutional amendments pass, as Fairfax Congressmen win reelection
  5. AlexandriaThe Alexandria BriefRobertson's natural hat trick paces Stars to 6-5 win over Caps
  6. AlexandriaThe Alexandria BriefTrump’s agenda meets the ballot box as states vote on abortion, redistricting and voter ID mandates
  7. LoudounLoudoun TimesSumbramanyan reelected to Congress
  8. LoudounLoudoun TimesLoudoun voters approve up to $357 million in bonds for county projects
  9. LoudounLoudoun TimesRayner ousts Bertaut in Purcellville, Hornbaker reelected in Lovettsville
  10. AlexandriaAlexandria NowDEVELOPING: Warner, Beyer claim reelection wins at Alexandria election night rally
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Arlington20 in 24h

  1. NBC4 WashingtonSame-sex marriage, reproductive freedoms to be enshrined in Virginia constitution as ballot questions projected to pass

    “I Voted!” stickers are displayed as people cast their ballots at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington on Nov. 3, 2026.

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Alexandria22 in 24h

  1. The Alexandria BriefDominion-NextEra accept some proposed protections in merger case, rejects rate and staffing freeze

    In the final days before the Dominion Energy and NextEra merger case is set to begin at the State Corporation Commission, the companies are responding to a list of recommendations and conditions.

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Fairfax12 in 24h

  1. FFXnowBREAKING: Va. constitutional amendments pass, as Fairfax Congressmen win reelection

    Ballots are still being tallied, but Virginia Sen. Mark Warner and the three incumbent Democratic Congressmen representing parts of Fairfax County have all claimed victory in today’s general election. Statewide,…

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Tysons & McLean4 in 24h

  1. McLean PatchSurfside Taco Stand To Celebrate McLean Opening With Music, Free Samples

    Surfside Taco Stand will celebrate its McLean opening Nov. 7 with live music, face painting, free samples and other activities.

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Reston & Herndon1 in 24h

  1. Reston PatchNew 24/7 Ballot Drop Box Opens In Reston Ahead Of Election Day

    Reston voters can now return mail-in ballots at a new permanent 24/7 drop box at the North County Government Center.

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Loudoun17 in 24h

  1. Middleburg EccentricHow Middleburg Voted: Yes on All Three Questions on Election Day

    Middleburg's Election Day voters said yes to all three constitutional questions Tuesday, as Virginia did, according to Associated Press calls. They also favored Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Suhas…

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Prince William25 in 24h

  1. Manassas JournalSonia Vasquez Luna Wins Virginia House District 20 Special Election

    The Democratic Manassas City Council member defeats Republican Nate Fritzen in the November 3 election. Sonia Ruth Vasquez Luna, a Democratic member of the City of Manassas City Council, won the November 3 special election for Virginia’s…

    Also: Manassas Patch

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