MANASSAS, VA — Polls have officially closed across Virginia, and election officials are tabulating ballots cast in Tuesday's general election.
Race results are expected to be reported throughout the evening. Some contests are likely to be decided quickly, while others could take longer to call.
In Manassas, Patch is following the city council and school board contests.
Preliminary vote tallies are as follows. Be sure to refresh this page throughout the night for the latest results as they come in:
Seven candidates are running for three seats on the Manassas City Council.
Incumbent Theresa Coates Ellis is seeking reelection. Ralph Smith, who is not seeking another term, and Sonia Vasquez Luna, who is running in the House District 20 special election, hold the other two seats.
The seven candidates are:
Six candidates sought three seats on the Manassas City School Board. Incumbents Sara Brescia and Lisa Anne Stevens sought reelection.
School Board elections are nonpartisan, meaning candidates do not have party affiliations listed beside their names on the ballot. Political parties may endorse candidates, but those endorsements do not change the race's official nonpartisan status.
Results for all races are available on the Virginia Department of Elections website.
Virginia election results are considered preliminary until they are formally certified. Final results are scheduled to be certified on Dec. 7.
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