Frederick County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
17 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 6 Frederick County races, led by the Chairman Board of Supervisors, Frederick County contest.
County offices
Chairman Board of Supervisors, Frederick CountyJohn F. Jewell (Independent) · Alexander M. Ritter (Independent)
John F. Jewell Independent Incumbent
John F. Jewell was elected to the Frederick County Board of Supervisors in November 2023 and was appointed board chairman in October 2025, per the Northern Virginia Daily. He is running in the November 2026 special election to serve the remainder of the chairman term left vacant by Josh Ludwig's resignation, per the Winchester Star. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Alexander M. Ritter Independent
- Transparent decision-making and an end to backroom developer deals
- Protecting the county's land and water
- Planning that balances growth with preservation
Per the campaign site.
About Alexander M. Ritter
Alexander M. Ritter is an independent candidate for Chairman of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors. He is a lifelong Frederick County resident who has worked in manufacturing, freelance web development and residential solar sales, per his campaign site. Ritter founded Protect Frederick, a community organization opposing industrial data center development in the county, per the same source.
2 certified candidates for Chairman Board of Supervisors, Frederick County on the November 3, 2026 ballot; John F. Jewell is listed as the incumbent by the Department of Elections, 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.
Full race pageMember Board of Supervisors - Special, Back Creek DistrictAlbert L. Orndorff (Independent) · Elizabeth P. Aylor (Independent)
Albert L. Orndorff Independent Incumbent
Albert L. Orndorff is a former Frederick County Public Schools assistant superintendent for administration who was appointed to the Board of Supervisors' Back Creek District seat in November 2025 to fill an unexpired term, per Frederick County and the Winchester Star. He is running in the November 2026 special election for the remainder of the term. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Elizabeth P. Aylor Independent
Elizabeth P. Aylor is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member Board of Supervisors - Special, Back Creek District, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified local candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
2 certified candidates for Member Board of Supervisors - Special, Back Creek District on the November 3, 2026 ballot; Albert L. Orndorff is listed as the incumbent by the Department of Elections, 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. Only the seats for your town, ward or district appear on your ballot.
Full race pageMember Board of Supervisors - Special, Gainesboro DistrictJason C. Aikens (Independent) · Vaughn S. Whitacre (Independent) · Rebecca L. Rager (Independent)
Jason C. Aikens Independent Incumbent
Jason C. Aikens is vice president of Aikens Group, a Winchester development firm, per the Northern Virginia Daily. He was appointed in January 2026 to fill the Gainesboro District supervisor seat vacated by Heather Lockridge's resignation, per the Winchester Star, and is running in the November 2026 special election. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Vaughn S. Whitacre Independent
- Transparent government
- Fiscal responsibility
- Preserving rural character amid growth pressure
Per the campaign site.
About Vaughn S. Whitacre
Vaughn S. Whitacre serves on the Frederick County Planning Commission representing the Gainesboro District, per the Northern Virginia Daily. His campaign for the Gainesboro supervisor seat emphasizes transparent government, fiscal responsibility, and preserving the county's rural character, per the Winchester Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Rebecca L. Rager Independent
Rebecca L. Rager recently retired from an information technology career with a California-based vision insurance company, per the Northern Virginia Daily. She previously applied to fill the Gainesboro supervisor seat and a Gainesboro school board vacancy on an interim basis before entering the November 2026 race. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
3 certified candidates for Member Board of Supervisors - Special, Gainesboro District on the November 3, 2026 ballot; Jason C. Aikens is listed as the incumbent by the Department of Elections, 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. Only the seats for your town, ward or district appear on your ballot.
Full race pageCities and towns
Mayor, Town of Stephens CityMariah C. Smith (Independent) · Bill M. Ewing (Independent)
Mariah C. Smith (Independent) and Bill M. Ewing (Independent) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mayor, Town of Stephens City.
Mariah C. Smith Independent
Mariah C. Smith is a sitting Stephens City Town Council member running for mayor, per the Northern Virginia Daily, after Mayor Mike Diaz chose not to seek reelection. She is an Army veteran who served until a little over five years ago, including deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, and moved to Stephens City in 2018. She began on the town's Planning Commission in 2021, was appointed to Town Council later that year, and was elected to a four-year council term in 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Bill M. Ewing Independent
Bill M. Ewing is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mayor, Town of Stephens City, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified local candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
2 certified candidates for Mayor, Town of Stephens City 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. Only the seats for your town, ward or district appear on your ballot.
Full race pageMember Town Council, Town of MiddletownDiane H. Newman Shannon (Independent) · Jacob D. Skeith (Independent) · Jeffrey H. Pennington (Independent)
Diane H. Newman Shannon Independent Incumbent
Diane H. Newman Shannon is a current member of the Middletown Town Council seeking reelection in the November 2026 election, per the town's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jacob D. Skeith Independent Incumbent
Jacob D. Skeith is a current member of the Middletown Town Council seeking reelection in the November 2026 election, per the town's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jeffrey H. Pennington Independent Incumbent
Jeffrey H. Pennington serves as Middletown's vice mayor and is seeking reelection to the town council in the November 2026 election, per the town's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
3 certified candidates for Member Town Council, Town of Middletown on the November 3, 2026 ballot; Diane H. Newman Shannon and Jacob D. Skeith and Jeffrey H. Pennington are listed as the incumbent by the Department of Elections, 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. Only the seats for your town, ward or district appear on your ballot.
Full race pageMember Town Council, Town of Stephens CityAndrew R. Guyer (Independent) · Martha W. Dilg (Independent) · Linden A. "Pete" Fravel III (Independent) · James "Jim" Vogt (Independent) · Regina Swygert-Smith (Independent)
Andrew R. Guyer Independent
Andrew R. Guyer is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member Town Council, Town of Stephens City, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified local candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Martha W. Dilg Independent
Martha W. Dilg is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member Town Council, Town of Stephens City, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified local candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Linden A. "Pete" Fravel III Independent Incumbent
Linden A. "Pete" Fravel III is a current member of the Stephens City Town Council, per the town's official website, and is seeking reelection in November 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
James "Jim" Vogt Independent
James "Jim" Vogt is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member Town Council, Town of Stephens City, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified local candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Regina Swygert-Smith Independent Incumbent
Regina Swygert-Smith is a current member of the Stephens City Town Council, per the town's official website, and is seeking reelection in November 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
5 certified candidates for Member Town Council, Town of Stephens City on the November 3, 2026 ballot; Linden A. "Pete" Fravel III and Regina Swygert-Smith are listed as the incumbent by the Department of Elections, 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. Only the seats for your town, ward or district appear on your ballot.
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Who is on the ballot in Frederick County, Virginia on November 3, 2026?
Frederick County sample ballot 2026: who is running for chairman board of supervisors and town council, with bios, priorities and campaign sites. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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