Stewart Wins Tight Gainesville Supervisor Race
Democrat George T. Stewart narrowly defeated Republican Patrick R. Harders to win the Gainesville District seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.
Election Results
According to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections, Stewart received 50.47% of the vote (12,579 votes) to Harders’ 48.77% (12,156 votes). Write-in candidates accounted for 0.75% (188 votes).
Candidates' Platforms
Harders, a local business owner and former chair of the Prince William County Republican Committee, campaigned on fiscal restraint, transparency, and resistance to large-scale data center projects near residential areas.
Stewart, a Navy veteran and financial consultant, campaigned on preserving the Rural Crescent, curbing unchecked development, and investing in infrastructure, schools, and the county’s commercial tax base.
Author's summary: Stewart wins supervisor race.
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