Fairfax Supervisors, Chairman On Ballot: Candidates, How To Vote

FAIRFAX COUNTY — All 10 Fairfax County Board of Supervisors seats, including the chairperson's, are on the Nov. 7 ballot. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Seven incumbent supervisors are seeking re-election: James R. Walkinshaw, Rodney L. Lusk, Walter L. Alcorn, Daniel G Storck, Dalia A. Palchik, Pat Herrity, and Kathy L. Smith. Board Chair Jeffrey McKay is also running for a second term.

Supervisors John Foust (D-Dranesville) and Penny Gross (D-Mason) chose not to seek re-election, so the election in their districts are open this year.

The board of supervisors sets county government policy, makes appointments to various positions, and passes land use plans. In addition, the board approves an annual budget and sets the local tax rate.

The board of supervisors also has a limited authority in passing resolutions and ordinances. Since Virginia is a Dillon Rule state, all authority rests in the Virginia General Assembly. The lawmakers in Richmond can grant authority to a locality to manage certain aspects of governance, such as hiring a new police chief, passing a budget or approving a school bond.

Other Fairfax County races on the ballot include candidates running for school board, the Commonwealth's Attorney, Sheriff, and Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District. The towns of Vienna and Clifton will also have mayoral and Town Council elections. Likewise, Falls Church voters will choose who will serve on the city council.

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Chairperson, At-Large

• Jeff McKay (D)*
• Arthur Purves (R)

Supervisor, Braddock District

• James Walkinshaw (D)*
• Carey Campbell (IG)

Supervisor, Dranesville District

• Puneet Ahluwalia (R)
• Jimmy Bierman (D)

Supervisor, Franconia District

• Rodney Lusk (D)*
• Mark T Welch (I)
• Paul Beren (R)

Supervisor, Hunter Mill District

• Walter Alcorn (D)*
• Indira Massey (R)

Supervisor, Mason

• Andres Jimenez (D)
• Terry Modglin (I)

Supervisor, Mount Vernon District

• Daniel Storck (D)*
• Christopher Thomas Morgan (I)
• Richard Hayden (R)

Supervisor, Providence District

• Dalia Palchik (D)*
• Brian Murphy (R)

Supervisor, Springfield District

• Pat Herrity (R)*
• Albert Vega (D)
• Corazon Foley (IG)

Supervisor, Sully District

• Kathy Smith (D)*
• Keith Stone Elliott (R)

* Incumbent

Voting on Election Day

To vote on Election Day, visit your assigned polling place during polling hours. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 7. An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person in Virginia.

To confirm your polling place, visit the Virginia Department of Elections citizen portal. Sample ballots are available from the Fairfax County Office of Elections.

Unofficial election results will start to come in after polls close at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 on the Virginia Department of Elections website. Follow Patch on Election night for live coverage of the election results.