Manassas City Council

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 3:57 PM ET

7 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

Eugene E. "Doc" Brown

Independent · $900 raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Theresa Coates EllisIncumbent

Republican · $19K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Lynn Forkell Greene

Independent · $5,829 raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Dianne Lane

Democrat · $25K raised (state filings)
Moderately left · AI estimate from their own website (82% confidence)

Jill M. Spall

Democrat · $18K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Colin J. Turner

Independent · $10K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Helen Anne Zurita

Democrat · $13K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

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Quick answers

Who is running for Manassas City Council in 2026?
Eugene E. "Doc" Brown (Independent), Theresa Coates Ellis (Republican), Lynn Forkell Greene (Independent), Dianne Lane (Democrat), Jill M. Spall (Democrat), Colin J. Turner (Independent) and Helen Anne Zurita (Democrat).
Who is the incumbent?
Theresa Coates Ellis 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 Manassas 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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