Fairfax City Elections: 2 Council Candidates Tied; Read Re-Elected

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Provisional and post-election ballots are the only votes left to count. The first are ballots that voters cast if they were registering at the polls on Election Day. Post-election ballots are those that are postmarked by 7 p.m. on Nov. 5 and received by the local general registrar no later than 12 p.m. on the third day following Election Day, according to the state board of elections.

Ballots that have the correct postmark but are not received by the deadline will not be counted.

During the run-up to election day, much was made of the six candidates who teamed up to run on the Fairfax City Independent Ballot: Kuiler, Amos, Doyle Feingold, Greenfield, Hall, McQuillen, and Peterson.

If the way the votes stand and either Doyle Feingold or McMillian wins the sixth seat on the city council, voters will have elected four Fairfax City Independent Ballot candidates and the City Democrats will have three candidates.

“I’m proud of our independent slate; 4 out of 7 made it into office,” said Kate Doyle Feingold Wednesday morning. “That’s really hard to do when a party makes our election partisan. Huge, huge credit for this win is due to Susan Kuiler’s hard work — truly. Great job team!”

Part of the discussion about endorsements included the four candidates endorsed by the City of Fairfax Democratic Committee: Read, Bates, Geaghan and Stacey Hardy-Chandler.

Julie Stokes, president of the City of Fairfax Democratic Committee, congratulated and thanked the candidates the City Democrats endorsed in 2024. Read her full statement at the bottom of this page.

“The City of Fairfax Democratic Committee congratulates Mayor Catherine Read and Council Member Billy Bates on their re-elections,” Stokes said, in an email to Patch. “We also congratulate first time candidate Stacy Hardy-Chandler on her election to the city council. A majority of the candidates we endorsed were elected and a majority of those recommended by Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly were also elected to council. We are pleased that voters chose to vote their values for Democrats in the city of Fairfax once again. In the only local race between two candidates, the mayoral race, voters overwhelmingly chose to elect the Democrat, Mayor Catherine Read, who can now continue her amazing work for this city.”

Patch reached out to former state senator Chap Petersen for a statement about Tuesday’s unofficial results, but he said he didn’t have a statement at this time. During the election, Petersen not only endorsed the Fairfax City Independent Ballot, his Fairfax Commonsense Political Action Committee spent thousands of dollars on a Mason Dixon Poll, “Keep Fairfax City advocating for the Fairfax City Independents

The following are the statements submitted by candidates running for mayor and city council in 2024:

Mayor Catherine S. Read

“Thank you, Fairfax City! Yesterday, you have affirmed our shared commitment to a bright and inclusive future for our community. I am deeply honored by the trust you have placed in me, and I am grateful to every voter who participated in this historic election. Together, we have chosen a path forward based on our shared Democratic values of transparency, accountability, and a dedication to meaningful progress. This victory isn’t just for our campaign—it’s a victory for everyone who believes in a Fairfax City where every resident’s voice is heard and valued. We have shown that standing proudly by our values is what unites and empowers us. With this mandate, I am excited to work with our re-elected and newly elected council members to ensure we address the pressing needs of our city, from infrastructure to growth to community services. While I am very disappointed at the results at the national level, I know that we will continue to protect our progress at the local level and keep fighting for positive change. I would also like to acknowledge my opponent, Susan Kuiler, for running a strong campaign and thank her for her commitment to public service and for encouraging vital conversations about our city’s future. Now, it’s time to come together as one community and continue building a Fairfax City that we can all be proud of.”

Amini Elizabeth Bonane, City Council Candidate

“This election goes beyond just politics. I have come to realize that I am not a politician; I am a public servant. I set out to share the story of my late childhood best friend, Faisal, whose life was cut short when he should have been supported and provided with the tools to succeed as a young adult in this city. I trust our newly elected Council to fulfill their promises to help my hometown. I look forward to collaborating with residents, city staff, the Mayor, and Council to establish the City Fairfax’s first-ever Youth Commission, to give young people a fighting chance.”

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Stacy Hall, City Council Candidate

“Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout this campaign. Today, we’ve made history as the first majority group of independent candidates ever elected to City Council in the Commonwealth, proving that when we put people over politics, real change is possible. I am deeply honored by the trust you’ve placed in me, and I promise to lead with transparency, integrity, and a focus on what truly matters: working together for the future of our community. This victory isn’t just mine—it’s ours. I will continue to stand by my platform, “This is YOUR city, and YOUR voice matters” and I look forward to serving our great city in a new way.”

Anthony Amos, City Council Candidate

“I’m honored to be councilman-elect for the City of Fairfax. I want to assure all residents that I am community-focused and will be a voice for everyone. Whenever you need me, I’ll be there.”

Laura Stokes, president of the City of Fairfax Democratic Committee

“The City of Fairfax Democratic Committee congratulates Mayor Catherine Read and Council Member Billy Bates on their re-elections. We also congratulate first time candidate Stacy Hardy-Chandler on her election to the city council. A majority of the candidates we endorsed were elected and a majority of those recommended by Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly were also elected to council. We are pleased that voters chose to vote their values for Democrats in the city of Fairfax once again. In the only local race between two candidates, the mayoral race, voters overwhelmingly chose to elect the Democrat, Mayor Catherine Read, who can now continue her amazing work for this city.

The Committee would also like to commend candidate Taylor Geaghan for a race well run. Taylor worked extremely hard as a candidate and we were so impressed and honored to work alongside her. We would also like to thank all of our volunteers, both in the city and the county, who came out to help Democrats up and down the ballot.

While the news about the presidential race is disappointing, the City Dems remain committed to fighting for the values that we treasure the most: equity, environmental stewardship, smart growth, a safe and welcoming city for all, access to housing, commitment to celebrating our diversity, fighting for working families and more. We will get back to work soon to help elect a Democrat for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and more in 2025 – we invite every city resident who shares our values to join us and help us preserve our progress in Virginia. You can learn more and join the committee at https://www.cityfairfaxdems.com.”

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