One candidate is tracked for Commonwealth's Attorney, Bedford County on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher M. Dolen. Candidate information follows official Bedford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
1 certified candidate for Commonwealth's Attorney, Bedford County on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified local candidate list (updated September 3, 2026). Virginia local offices are nonpartisan on the ballot unless a candidate was nominated by a party; the number of seats filled and the district lines come from the locality's own ballot.
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Dolen is the Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney for Bedford County who became acting Commonwealth's Attorney after Wes Nance's appointment to a circuit court judgeship, per The News & Advance. He is running in the special election for the remainder of the term as a Republican. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.
Who is running for Commonwealth's Attorney, Bedford County in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Commonwealth's Attorney, Bedford County on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher M. Dolen. Candidate information follows official Bedford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Commonwealth's Attorney, Bedford County election in Virginia?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Virginia are on the Virginia election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Bedford County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Bedford County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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