Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge. For all of our election stories from this year, go to woodbridge-va.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

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

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.

Baker, Barker: State Senate – District 39

Republican is challenging incumbent Democrat George Barker. Barker (website, Facebook) has been a senator since 2008. Baker (website, Facebook, Twitter) is an appellate lawyer specializing in Constitutional issues.

Dudenhefer, Garces: House of Delegates – District 2

Republican Mark Dudenhefer is facing Democrat Esteban Garces for the newly created 2^nd District seat. Democrat Clarence (“Bud”) Phillips, who represented the southwestern Virginia district for more than 20 years, is not seeking re-election. Since redistricting occured this year, the district has shifted to represent portions of southern Prince William County and north Stafford. Dudenhefer (website, Facebook) is currently Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors and a retired Marine. Garces (website, Facebook, Twitter) is a community organizer and activist.

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

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.

Occoquan District

Republican incumbent Michael May (website, Facebook) is running unopposed

Woodbridge District

(website, Facebook), a Republican, is challenging Democratic incumbent (website, Facebook, Twitter).

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).

Occoquan District

Grant Lattin (website, Facebook), the incumbent, is running unopposed.

Woodbridge District

Denita Ramirez (website), the incumbent, is running unopposed. 

Editor's Note: The piece has been updated to reflect that the House of Delegates 2nd district changed locations due to redistricting.