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Member, House of Delegates, 20th District · Special election (unexpired term ends 1/11/2028)
Photo of Nathaniel "Nate" Fritzen
Nathaniel "Nate" FritzenPhoto — City of Manassas Republican Party (manassascitygop.com)

Nathaniel "Nate" Fritzen

Candidate for Member, House of Delegates, 20th District, Special election (unexpired term ends 1/11/2028)

Republican

Background

Occupation
Food-service supervisor
Lives in
Manassas

Longtime Manassas resident who works in a food-service supervisory role and holds an associate's degree in political science from Northern Virginia Community College. He was the Republican nominee for Manassas City Treasurer in 2025.

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Photo: Photo — City of Manassas Republican Party (manassascitygop.com)

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Housing

  • Proposes reducing regulations on housing construction and upzoning.

    He named this his day-one priority.

    Candidate Profile: Nate Fritzen For VA House District 20 Delegate

    Candidate questionnaire · Patch · patch.com

    “My day one priority, if elected, would be to continue reducing the rules and regulations around housing and commercial construction and upzoning.”
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  • Supports more housing density near transportation hubs.

    Candidate Profile: Nate Fritzen For VA House District 20 Delegate

    Candidate questionnaire · Patch · patch.com

    “The solution I recommend is increasing density around transportation hubs and where current utility services and transportation infrastructure exist.”
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  • Proposes statewide 'incremental' growth models for land use.

    He cites the Strong Towns organization's land-use recommendations as the inspiration for his campaign.

    Candidate Profile: Nate Fritzen For VA House District 20 Delegate

    Candidate questionnaire · Patch · patch.com

    “We should as a State adopt 'incremental' growth models that allow density near transportation and utility infrastructure.”
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Environment & parks

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Nathaniel "Nate" Fritzen on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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