FCFT thanks candidates for participating in our endorsement process for the 2019 elections cycle in Virginia. Our union sent over 50 questionnaires to county- and state-level candidates, and conducted a thorough interview process for strong candidates. We are continuing our endorsement process for the general elections in November.

 

The FCFT Executive Board is proud to endorse the following candidates:

 

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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

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• John Foust, Dranesville District

• Dalia Palchik, Providence District

• Linda Sperling, Springfield District

• Kathy Smith, Sully District

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County and State Candidates

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• Steve Descano, Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney

• Dan Helmer, Virginia House of Delegates, 40th District

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Fairfax County School Board

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• Karen Keys-Gamarra, At Large

• Rachna Sizemore Heizer, At Large

• Abrar Omeish, At Large

• Megan McLaughlin, Braddock District

• Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District

• Melanie Meren, Hunter Mill District

• Karen Corbett Sanders, Mount Vernon District

• Karl Frisch, Providence District

• Laura Jane Cohen, Springfield District

• Stella Pekarsky, Sully District

 

Improve the political situation for educators and working people!

Vote for our endorsed candidates on November 5!

 

Learn more about the Virginia 2019 elections at elections.virginia.gov.

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We would like to thank endorsed candidates Irma Corado and Andres Jimenez for their support for our union.