Rachel M McQuillen

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Rachel M McQuillen is the City Council Member, At Large. Rachel M McQuillen's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

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.

11 candidates ran for Fairfax City Council in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Rachel M McQuillen

A first-term Fairfax City Council member and city resident since 2010. She previously served on the City of Fairfax School Board (2023-24) and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and in Rotary Club of Fairfax and Providence Elementary PTA roles; she holds a marketing degree from George Mason University.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Affordability and responsible spending
• Smart, sustainable growth
• Listening to residents and delivering results
• Plan responsibly for the city's future

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Rachel M McQuillen only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Funding

$9,915 raised.

Source: Virginia Department of Elections (COMET), reports through 2026-10-22.

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Also running

• 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
• Kelly M. O'Brien · Independent
• María José Padmore · Independent

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Quick answers

What party is Rachel M McQuillen?

Rachel M McQuillen is running as an Independent.

Is Rachel M McQuillen the incumbent?

Yes. Rachel M McQuillen currently holds this office.

What does the Fairfax City Council seat 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 is Rachel M McQuillen running against?

Anthony T. Amos, Sandi W. Slappey Brown, Steve S Chang, Stacy R. Hall, Russell A. Jones, Stephen S. Kim, Susan Hartley Kuiler, Jessica L. Lough, Kelly M. O'Brien and María José Padmore, for Fairfax City Council.

How much money has Rachel M McQuillen raised?

$9,915 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Rachel M McQuillen?

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