The Democratic Party’s nominee for a deep-blue House of Delegates seat in southeast Fairfax County was determined yesterday (Sunday) by a mere 54 votes.
Ultimately, it was United Community Board of Directors chair Garrett McGuire who claimed victory in Sunday’s firehouse primary, narrowly besting veteran teacher Joy McManus in the race to succeed Mark Sickles as delegate in the 17th House District.
“This contest, which drew four candidates, was made possible by nearly 100 volunteers who mobilized in under a week’s notice and during the busy holiday season to ensure voters could be heard,” the 17th House of Delegates Democratic Committee said in a statement.
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