Gainesville District Supervisor Republican Canvass Planned, Democratic Nominee Chosen

GAINESVILLE, VA — Ahead of the special election to fill the late Gainesville District Supervisor Bob Weir's seat, a Republican nominating canvass will be held Saturday. A Democratic nominee was chosen by caucus on Sunday.

The Prince William County Republican Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia called a party canvass to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 at Bull Run Middle School (6308 Catharpin Rd, Gainesville, VA) to nominate a Republican candidate for Gainesville District supervisor. The Prince William County Office of Elections scheduled a special election for Gainesville District supervisor on Nov. 4 after Weir died from metastatic colon cancer on July 20.

The party said all qualified voters in the Gainesville District who vow to support Republican candidates can vote in the canvass. Voters in line at 5 p.m. will be allowed to vote. A valid photo ID is required.

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According to Inside Nova, Brian Landrum and Patrick Harders have announced campaigns for the Republican nomination. Landrum is a Haymarket resident and attorney with his own law firm. Harders, owner of a lighting design small business, has been in the Gainesville District for more than 20 years.

According to Landrum's campaign website, his key campaign issues are protecting historic sites and rural spaces from development, providing data center tax revenue as tax relief for residents, cut wasteful spending and improve government efficiency, boosting public safety, reducing small business taxes and regulations and more.

"Brian is running for Supervisor to ensure Gainesville District families have a strong voice on the Board—one focused on conservative values, lower taxes, putting residents FIRST, and preserving the small-town charm and natural beauty that makes our community special," his campaign website states.

Harders's campaign calls for prioritizing fiscal responsibility, government transparency, and responsible development, including an end to data center sprawl.

"With deep roots in the community and a clear vision for the future, he’s running for Gainesville Supervisor to fulfill Bob Weir’s work representing Gainesville on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors," his campaign website states. "Patrick believes that strong leadership means listening, acting with integrity, and putting people first."

In Sunday's Democratic caucus, George T. Stewart, a Navy veteran and financial consultant, claimed victory over franchise broker and realtor Jewan "Jack" Tiwari.

"The results are in, and I’m deeply humbled to serve as the Democratic nominee for Gainesville District Supervisor!" Stewart said in a statement on social media. "Thank you to all the voters, campaign staff, and volunteers whose hard work and belief in our vision brought us to this moment."

In his special election campaign, Stewart plans to prioritize "fighting for our neighbors, responsible growth, and a community that listens to people, not data centers."

Early voting for the Gainesville District special election will begin on Sept. 19. The special election coincides with general elections held on Nov. 4.