Daily digest · Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Warner wins fourth term as Democrats win across Northern Virginia
Unofficial results from Tuesday's election showed Democrats winning across Northern Virginia, with Sen. Mark Warner winning a fourth term and all three statewide constitutional amendments passing. Several councils and mayor's offices across the region filled seats with new or changed membership, including in Manassas, Herndon and Purcellville. Some races, including the Manassas School Board contest and two U.S. House races, remained unsettled in unofficial results.
Arlington
Arlington Election Results: Local Vote Totals, 5 Bonds And 3 Amendments
Two affordable housing buildings, 10 townhomes proposed at Virginia Village in Falls Church
Arlington leaders want a say in the future of Waymo in Virginia
Police stepping up traffic enforcement in Arlington Ridge and Rosslyn next week
Three teens accused of knifepoint robbery
Three teenagers are accused of robbing another teen of his shoes at knifepoint in Arlington. Police say the three have been taken into custody.
Woman Assaulted, Robbed By 2 People She Knew In Arlington: Police
Arlington Shoplifting Suspect Threatens Employee, Implies He Has Weapon: Police
Former Langston Blvd hair salon is demolished for single-family homes
From food truck to future restaurant: El Alfa Taqueria finds its home in Arlington
Alexandria
Alexandria backs amendments with turnout above 2022
Alexandria voters said yes to all three amendments by more than 78%, above the statewide margins, according to unofficial results. City turnout topped 2022 with hours to spare.
After four elections in one year, Alexandria's elections chief credits poll workers
Dominion-NextEra accept some proposed protections in merger case, rejects rate and staffing freeze
ACPS sets 6 p.m. goal for weather closure decisions
Alexandria City Council to kick off budget talks Saturday in annual retreat
Alexandria’s public housing authority reports progress in first year of rebuild
Alexandria’s apartment rental costs fall 5% below last year’s all-time high
Floriana to close D.C. restaurant, plans Old Town location
Floriana will close its 17th Street restaurant in Washington's Dupont Circle on Dec. 31 after 47 years. The Italian restaurant plans to open in Old Town but has not announced an address or date.
King Arthur Baking sets December opening for Old Town store
RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K raises $45,000 for Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
Fairfax
Kirsten Sides Lockhart wins Fairfax City mayor race
Kirsten Sides Lockhart won the Fairfax City mayor's race over council member Thomas Peterson. Four Democratic-endorsed candidates won council seats, and three incumbents kept their seats.
Fairfax County proposes new polling sites for 2027
Fairfax County officials propose new polling sites and precinct boundary changes for 2027 elections, aimed at reducing overcrowding at precincts with more than 5,000 registered voters.
Teen seriously hurt in crash near Chantilly High
A teenage boy suffered life-threatening injuries when a driver struck him while he was walking outside Chantilly High School on Wednesday, according to Fairfax County police. Stringfellow Road was closed during the investigation.
Police search for armed bank robber in Hybla Valley
Fairfax County police, including K9 and helicopter units, responded to a reported armed bank robbery in Hybla Valley. The robber is at large.
Alexandria Woman Charged With DUI, Child Neglect After Fairfax City Hotel Incident
Chantilly man accused of killing wife set to face trial next year
Pedestrian safety advocates call for Route 7 lighting, crossings review based on new study
Fairfax County election turnout matches last midterms, as Va. joins national Trump backlash
Vienna PE Teacher Named Best In State
Tysons & McLean
Townhouses approved for The Mile in Tysons, as developer agrees to speed up park delivery
Reston & Herndon
Newcomers nearly sweep Herndon Town Council election, signaling desire for change
Loudoun
Supervisors Set to Vote on Plan to Raise Board Salaries 30%
Subramanyam wins second term
Democrat Suhas Subramanyam was reelected to Virginia's 10th Congressional District, beating Republican Dave T. Beckwith and independent Ahsen Mujeeb, according to unofficial results.
Warner wins fourth term, Luria ousts Kiggans in 2nd District, 2 House races remain undecided
Purcellville Voters Pick New Path for Town’s Future
Linn Elected as Hamilton Mayor, Vance Reelected in Hillsboro
Hornbaker Cites Power Lines, Comprehensive Plan, Town Manager as Next Term Priorities
Foxcroft Students Earn AP Honors
Staples Grocery aims to be a 'community hub' in Lucketts
Prince William
Warner wins fourth Senate term
Democrat Mark Warner defeated Republican Bert Mizusawa, 60% to 40%, in unofficial results. He has described this term as his last.
Democrats win all three Manassas City Council seats
Dianne Lane, Jill M. Spall and Helen Anne Zurita won the three open seats. Incumbent Theresa Coates Ellis, the council's only Republican and a member since 2019, finished fourth.
Manassas School Board seat decided by 13 votes
Lisa Anne Stevens, Marcus S. Still and Murina V. Dove finished as the top three. Incumbent Sara J. Brescia finished fourth, 13 votes behind Dove, and said Wednesday the race is not conceded, with a recount possible after certification.
Two newcomers and incumbent Kevin Moreau win Manassas Park City Council seats
Derrick Wood re-elected Dumfries mayor; town councils fill seats across Prince William
Sonia Vasquez Luna Wins Virginia House District 20 Special Election
How Prince William, Stafford, Manassas and Fredericksburg voted on the three constitutional amendments
16-year-old arrested, charged in Manassas crash that killed 2
Woodbridge school employee charged
An employee at a Woodbridge elementary school has been criminally charged after a reported incident involving a student, police say. The report describes a boy being pushed in gym class.
Police Blotter: Man Robbed at Gunpoint in Social Media Sale Near Manassas; School Employee Charged After Boy Pushed in Gym Class
Family Says Object Thrown From Overpass Killed Passing Driver, 43 In Woodbridge
Naresh Bhatt takes stand in Manassas Park murder trial, admits being ’emotionally cruel’ during marriage
Sudley Road sidewalk public hearing set for Nov. 18
Civil War soldier laid to rest at Arlington
An unidentified Union soldier believed to have died after the Second Battle of Manassas received full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday.
Ashton Family Restaurant Marks 25 Years of Food, Family and Manassas
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