Arlington’s three Delegates, McClure, Hope, and Lopez, formally announced re-election bids after the 2025 session, while the Democratic School Board race includes candidates Bryant and Prakash. Young Republicans also appointed new leadership for 2025.
Last week, three members of Arlington’s House of Delegates announced their bids for re-election. Delegates Adele McClure (D-2), Patrick Hope (D-1), and Alfonso Lopez (D-3) officially declared their intentions during the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s monthly meeting on March 5, following the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session. Their re-election was widely anticipated within the community.
During the event at Lubber Run Community Center, Delegate McClure emphasized the challenges ahead: “There is still so much to do, especially now. Every person in this room knows exactly what we are up against.” Delegate Hope, a senior member of the delegation, expressed confidence in his ability to deliver results: “I’ve delivered for Arlington and I know how to get things done,” as he began his campaign for a ninth term.
Delegate Lopez highlighted his commitment to Arlington values, stating, “There’s nothing more rewarding than helping people. We need to create more prosperity and do it in a way where everyone wins.” All three delegates’ seats are considered strongholds for the Democratic Party, which raises the likelihood of their nomination leading to general election success. Presently, while McClure and Lopez face no intra-party challenges, Delegate Hope will contend with Arjoon Srikanth, who announced his candidacy on February 5.
The deadline for Democratic candidates to file for the primaries is April 3, with contested nominations set for a June 17 primary. Meanwhile, the 40 Senate seats in Virginia, including those held by Senators Barbara Favola and Adam Ebbin, will not appear on the ballot until 2027. Currently, Democrats possess narrow majorities in both legislative houses and are preparing for elections for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general. According to Kip Malinosky, a former county Democratic chair, “We’re well-positioned to win. We need turnout, we need margin, we need to make sure we vote up and down the ballot.”
In the Democratic School Board race, only two candidates remain following the February 28 filing deadline. Monique “Moe” Bryant and June Prakash will compete in caucus voting scheduled from April 19 to May 10, with online and in-person voting options available. Both candidates declared their candidacies at the February 5 Arlington County Democratic Committee meeting. The winner will proceed to the general election on November 4, favored to succeed given the historic track record of Democratic candidates in this position since 2003.
Incumbent member Mary Kadera previously announced her decision not to seek a second term, leaving only her seat up for election in November. In Virginia, school board positions are classified as nonpartisan roles, with candidates required to file paperwork by mid-June to participate in the general election. The Arlington-Alexandria-Falls Church Young Republicans also announced new leadership for 2025, electing Daniel Turner as chair, alongside a full slate of officers. Leaders expressed optimism about engaging Young Republicans throughout the upcoming election cycle, with the next scheduled meeting on March 17.
Three members of Arlington’s House of Delegates, Adele McClure, Patrick Hope, and Alfonso Lopez, have announced their intentions to seek re-election, with campaigns anticipated to be competitive given the Democratic stronghold in their respective districts. The Democratic School Board race features two candidates, Bryant and Prakash, competing for the November election. Additionally, the Arlington-Alexandria-Falls Church Young Republicans have appointed new leadership, aiming to strengthen their organization ahead of the 2025 elections.
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