What party is Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson?

Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson is running as an Independent.

Who is Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson running against?

Kirsten Sides Lockhart, for Fairfax City Mayor.

How much money has Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson raised?

$33K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson

Independent · Candidate for Fairfax City Mayor · November 3, 2026

In office now

Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson is the City Council Member, At Large. Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

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

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 Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson yet.

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Funding

$33K raised.

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

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Also running

Kirsten Sides Lockhart · Independent

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Quick answers

What party is Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson?: Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson is running as an Independent.
What does the Fairfax City Mayor seat do?: The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.
Who is Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson running against?: Kirsten Sides Lockhart, for Fairfax City Mayor.
How much money has Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson raised?: $33K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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