State
Member, House of Delegates, 20th District
Special election (unexpired term ends 1/11/2028)
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the House of Delegates votes on Virginia laws and the state budget in the lower chamber of the General Assembly.
Special election to fill the rest of the term of Del. Michelle Maldonado (D-Manassas), who resigned effective May 31, 2026, citing a desire to spend more time with family and return to full-time work. The district covers Manassas, Manassas Park and part of Prince William County.
Taxes & budget
Sonia Ruth Vasquez LunaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Nathaniel "Nate" FritzenRepublican
- Supports fewer taxes and fewer regulations.
- Proposes judging land-use policy by tax revenue per acre.
Education
Sonia Ruth Vasquez LunaDemocratic
- Supports more funding for career and technical education.
- Proposes state grants for local government student internships.
Nathaniel "Nate" FritzenRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Sonia Ruth Vasquez LunaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Nathaniel "Nate" FritzenRepublican
- Proposes reducing regulations on housing construction and upzoning.
- Supports more housing density near transportation hubs.
- Proposes statewide 'incremental' growth models for land use.
Economy & jobs
Sonia Ruth Vasquez LunaDemocratic
- Supports repealing Virginia's right-to-work law.
Nathaniel "Nate" FritzenRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Sonia Ruth Vasquez LunaDemocratic
- Proposes bus service from Haymarket to Innovation Park.
- Supports more bike lanes and pedestrian walkways in Manassas.
Nathaniel "Nate" FritzenRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Sonia Ruth Vasquez LunaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Nathaniel "Nate" FritzenRepublican
- Supports preserving land as green space.
Government & transparency
Sonia Ruth Vasquez LunaDemocratic
- Proposes limiting fees for public records requests under FOIA.
- Proposes state grants for ASL interpreters at local meetings.
Nathaniel "Nate" FritzenRepublican
No documented position found.
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