The Fairfax County Democratic Committee has declared Garrett McGuire as the winner of Virginia’s firehouse primary for House District 17. The results were announced on a recent Sunday following a competitive election involving four candidates.
Election Results
A total of 2,356 votes were cast in this primary race. The final vote count is as follows:
- Garrett McGuire: 801 votes
- Joy McManus: 747 votes
- Carla Bustillos: 537 votes
- Russell Brooks: 271 votes
McGuire expressed his gratitude, saying he is “honored and grateful to be the Democratic nominee for House District 17.” He thanked voters and volunteers for their support and expressed eagerness to serve Fairfax County.
Candidate Background and Priorities
Garrett McGuire has previously served as the chair of the Board of United Community and the chair of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board. His campaign focused on several key priorities:
- Strengthening schools
- Supporting economic growth
- Lowering costs for families
Next Steps
McGuire will face the Republican nominee in a special election scheduled for January 20. Virginia Republicans are planning to begin canvassing for their candidate soon.
Context of the Firehouse Primary
This primary was necessitated by the resignation of Del. Mark Sickles, who is stepping down to serve as secretary of finance under Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger. Sickles has been a member of the House of Delegates since 2004 and previously held a notable position as the second-highest Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee.
