Manassas Election: Mayor, City Council, House Races On Ballot

MANASSAS, VA — Election Day 2020 has almost arrived in Manassas, with voters coming out to vote in the presidential election, along with local races.

A large percentage of voters in Manassas and surrounding Prince William County have already voted by mail or in-person absentee. But lines are expected at polling stations on Tuesday due to social distancing and other precautions taken due to the coronavirus.

On the ballot in Manassas are the presidential election, U.S. Senate and the 10th Congressional District race. Two state constitutional amendments are also on the ballot.

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. For those voting in person on Nov. 3 in Manassas, you can check your polling place at https://www.manassascity.org/voter_registration_and_elections/where_do_i_vote.php.

An acceptable form of identification is required to vote in person, but it no longer has to be a photo ID. Examples of accepted IDs include a Virginia driver's license or DMV-issued photo ID, U.S. passport, and copy of a utility bill, paycheck or other government document showing the voter's address.

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In the 10th Congressional District, Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D) is running for re-election against Aliscia Andrews (R).

In the 10th Congressional District race, Wexton, the incumbent, believes that the most pressing issue right now is getting this virus under control and supporting our families and small businesses in need.

Andrews, Wexton’s Republican opponent, contends that the “coronavirus lockdowns have devastated businesses in Virginia’s 10th and across America.”

Below are the candidates on the ballot for the Manassas City offices.

Mayor, City of Manassas

City Council, City of Manassas

  • Tom C. Osina

  • Pamela J. Sebesky

  • Mark D. Wolfe

  • Harry J. Clark

  • Lynn Forkell Greene

  • Ian T. Lovejoy

School Board, City of Manassas

  • Suzanne W. Seaberg

  • Carl L. Hollingsworth Jr.

  • Robyn R. Williams

In the mayoral race, Theresa Coates Ellis, a Republican, is running against Michelle Davis-Younger, a Democrat. Each is looking to ascend to the mayor's office after one term on the city council. Manassas Mayor Hal Parrish, a Republican.

"The City of Manassas is facing a public health crisis, an education crisis, and an economic crisis that has impacted our businesses, our families, and our way of life," Ellis said in response to a questionnaire sent out by Patch. "The city needs a Mayor with the experience to create opportunity for our city and its diverse communities and a small business owner as mayor who will seek to improve the quality of life for everyone."

As a member of the city council, Davis-Younger said on her website that she has had one focus the entire time she has been on the council and as a candidate for mayor: "positioning Manassas City to be the gold standard for what is possible when we come together as a community to tackle the issues and challenges that face our city."

"I am running to help return the power in city hall back to the citizens of Manassas City. As a City we have big challenges ahead but also immense opportunity to position Manassas to be the magnet that attracts new business investment, grows our tax base while not increasing taxes," she said.

Stay tuned to this post throughout the day for live updates from the ground as well as election results as they start rolling in Tuesday night. And check back on this story Wednesday morning for more updates.

For more information, visit the City of Manassas Voter Registration and Elections Office website.

This article originally appeared on the Manassas Patch