Fairfax City Council

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:07 PM ET

11 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Candidates

Anthony T. AmosIncumbent

Independent · Development associate, The Michaels Organization (affordable housing) · $32K raised (state filings)

Sandi W. Slappey Brown

Independent · $15K raised (state filings)

Steve S Chang

Independent · $29K raised (state filings)

Stacy R. HallIncumbent

Independent · Controller; small accounting and tax business owner · $18K raised (state filings)

Russell A. Jones

Independent · $1,310 raised (state filings)

Stephen S. Kim

Independent · $300 raised (state filings)

Susan Hartley Kuiler

Independent · $11K raised (state filings)

Jessica L. Lough

Independent · Technical program management and global operations · $9,043 raised (state filings)

Rachel M McQuillenIncumbent

Independent · $9,915 raised (state filings)

Kelly M. O'Brien

Independent · Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning, Town of Vienna · $13K raised (state filings)

María José Padmore

Independent · $34K raised (state filings)
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Quick answers

Who is running for Fairfax City Council in 2026?
Anthony T. Amos (Independent), Sandi W. Slappey Brown (Independent), Steve S Chang (Independent), Stacy R. Hall (Independent), Russell A. Jones (Independent), Stephen S. Kim (Independent), Susan Hartley Kuiler (Independent), Jessica L. Lough (Independent), Rachel M McQuillen (Independent), Kelly M. O'Brien (Independent) and María José Padmore (Independent).
Who is the incumbent?
Anthony T. Amos, Stacy R. Hall and Rachel M McQuillen currently holds this office.
What does this office do?
Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
Who should I vote for in the Fairfax City Council race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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