Welcome to the Connection Newspapers 2026 Voter Guide, a nonpartisan election resource designed to help prepare readers for the Nov. 3 general election, and early voting.
We composed questions focused on key local concerns, in search of candidate responses that address the specific priorities of the community members they seek to serve.
All participating candidates responded to identical questionnaires with set word limits — 500 words total for congressional candidates and 300 words total for municipal candidates. Entries appear unedited in the official sequence set by state election officials; we note candidates who did not respond before publication in their respective sections.
What’s in Our Guide
Depending on your local edition's distribution area, your guide includes:
* Federal Congressional Races: Profiles and questionnaire responses for the statewide U.S. Senate contest and House District 8, 10 or 11, matched to our readers' congressional boundaries.
* Local Municipal Election: Profiles and candidate responses exclusively for voters in the Town of Herndon for their municipal jurisdiction.
* Statewide and Local Ballot Measures: Breakdowns of the three proposed statewide constitutional amendments and details on the two Fairfax County bond referendums.
* Voting Logistics: Guidance on voting options and general voter resources.
* Voting Information & Resources
For specific voting details, deadlines, and requirements determined by local election boards, voters should consult official election portals directly. Statewide Voter Information: To check your registration status, request absentee ballots, or view sample ballots, visit the Virginia Department of Elections. Fairfax County Logistics: To find local polling locations, early voting options, and drop-box locations, consult the Fairfax County Office of Elections.