Dale City Voter's Guide 2011

Elections for state and local officials are Tuesday, Nov. 8.

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

Where and When to Vote

The last day to register to vote is 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.

Absentee Voting

Absentee voting is available at PWC Voter Registration Office at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), 2731 Caton Hill Road, Woodbridge inside the DMV office.

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

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WHO’S ON THE BALLOT

Dale City residents will be selecting a state senator, house delegates, and Prince William County schools and government officials.

STATE SENATE

Colgan, Gordy: State Senate – District 29

Democrat incumbent is running against . Colgan (website) is the state’s longest serving senator—he has been in office since 1976. Tom Gordy (website, Facebook) was a U.S. Navy Reserve officer.

Frederick, Puller: State Senate – District 36

Republican Jeff Frederick is challenging Democratic incumbent Toddy Puller in this southeastern Fairfax and Price William counties district. Puller (website, Facebook, Twitter) was a Virginia delegate from 1992 – 2000, when she was elected to the state senate. Frederick (website, Facebook, Twitter) served three terms in the Virginia House of Delegates.

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

Coffey, Lingamfelter: House of Delegates – District 31

Republican incumbent Scott Lingamfelter is running against Democrat Roy Coffey. Lingamfelter (website, Facebook) has been a member of the House of Delegates since 2002. Coffey (website, Facebook, Twitter) works for the Architect of the Capitol and serves on several non-profit boards.

Anderson: House of Delegates – District 51

Republican incumbent Rich Anderson (website, Facebook, Twitter) is running unopposed.

Anderson, Torian: House of Delegates – District 52

Democrat incumbent Luke Torian (website, Facebook) is facing a challenge from Republican Cleveland Anderson (website, Facebook, Twitter). Anderson is a small business owner. Torian has served since 2010.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Chairman

Incumbent Republican (website, Facebook, Twitter) is facing challenges from Democrat (website, Facebook, Twitter) and independent (website, Facebook, Twitter).

Coles District

(website, Facebook), the Republican incumbent, is running against Democrat Anthony Arnold (website, Facebook, Twitter).

Neabsco District

Democrat incumbent John Jenkins (website) is running unopposed.

Prince William County Sheriff

Republican incumbent (website) is facing a challenge from (Facebook), an independent.

Commonwealth’s Attorney

Paul Ebert (website), a Democrat, is running unopposed for Commonwealth’s attorney.

Soil and Water Directors

Four people are running for three Soil and Water directors positions:

Incumbents Steven Danziger and Austin Haynes, Jr., and Pablo Elliott and John Pickeral, Jr.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

Chairman

Incumbent Milton Johns (website) is facing a challenge from Myra Sawyers (website, Twitter) for chairman of the Prince William County School Board.

Coles District

Lillian D. Garland (website) is challenging incumbent Michael Otaigbe (website).

Neabsco District

Lisa Bell (website), the incumbent, is facing a challenge from Diane L. Raulston (website).