Reston Voter's Guide

Reston Voter’s Guide

Residents will choose state, local representation Nov. 8.

Here’s your complete guide to who’s running to represent Reston. For all of our election stories from this year, go to reston.patch.com/topics/participate.

Where and When to Vote

The last day to register to vote was 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.

Complete information on absentee voting is available on the Fairfax County government website.

WHO’S ON THE BALLOT

Reston’s residents will be selecting a state senator, house delegates, and Fairfax County schools and government officials.

Forrest, Howell: State Senate – District 32

Republican (website, Facebook, Twitter) is running against incumbent Democrat (website, Facebook). Forrest is a former senior official in the Department of Homeland Security. Howell is a current senator; she has served since the early 1990s.

Cannon, Plum: House of Delegates – District 36

Hugh (“Mac”) Cannon, a Republican, is challenging Democrat incumbent Ken Plum. Cannon (website, Facebook) is the executive director of a business trade organization.  Plum (website) served in the House of Delegates from 1978 to 1980, and from 1982 until now.

FAIRFAX COUNTY

Reston residents are in the Hunter Mill Fairfax County Board of Supervisors district.

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).

Hunter-Mill District Supervisor

Incumbent Catherine Hudgins (website) is running unopposed.

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.

SCHOOL BOARD

Seven candidates are running for at-large seats on the Fairfax County school board. In addition, voters will choose school board representatives for 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 (, )

Hunter Mill District

is running against .

COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY

Raymond Morrogh, a Democrat, is running unopposed. Morrogh (website) has been 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

There are several chances to meet local candidates before Election Day. The at Reston Association headquarters. The League of Women Voters