Democrat Rachna Sizemore Heizer
Republican Ken Balbuena
Independent Carey Campbell
Early in-person voting for the Braddock District supervisor special election begins today, Friday, Oct. 24, as three candidates vie for the vacant seat on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The Dec. 9 special election will fill the remainder of the term following the Sept. 10 resignation of James R. Walkinshaw, who was elected to Congress. Only registered residents within the Braddock District are eligible to vote.
The three candidates in the race are Democrat Rachna Sizemore Heizer, Republican Ken Balbuena, and Independent Carey Campbell. Heizer secured the Democratic nomination earlier this month.
Candidate Platforms
The candidates are focused on key community issues.
Democrat Rachna Sizemore Heizer is campaigning on affordability (affordable housing, fair wages, a smarter tax base), quality of life (protecting academic integrity, environmental preservation, safe streets, protecting federal workers), and a smart economy (job creation in new technologies, supporting small businesses). https://www.electrachna.com/rachnas-plans
Republican Ken Balbuena plans to reduce the tax burden on homeowners by addressing the commercial vacancy rate. His priorities include preserving Lake Accotink, fixing Braddock Road, and promoting fiscal responsibility and safe neighborhoods through increased funding for first responders. His campaign motto is "People before politics." https://www.kenforbraddock.com/priorities
Independent Carey "Chet" Campbell, a veteran, frequent candidate and community leader, prioritizes strong schools, police, fire, and human services. He advocates for finding new revenue to relieve homeowners while maintaining public services, drawing on his four decades of community and federal service, including extensive experience as an accountant. https://careychetcampbell.com/
Early Voting Details
Voters can cast an early ballot starting Friday, Oct. 24, at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway.
Government Center Early Voting Hours:
* Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (including Nov. 4).
* Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6).
* Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Oct. 26).
* The center will be closed Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) and Nov. 27 and 28 (Thanksgiving holidays).
A second early voting location will open later at the Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road in Burke, from Saturday, Nov. 29, through the final day of early voting on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Weekdays (Nov. 29-Dec.6): 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturdays (Nov. 29 and Dec. 6): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All Braddock District residents are encouraged to check their registration status and make a plan to vote either early or at their assigned precinct polling place on Dec. 9.