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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Dumfries Mayor & Town Council Election 2026

4 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 7 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters elect a mayor and choose up to three of five Town Council candidates; the three with the most votes win.

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What the next council decides

01Economic Development Authority3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council created an Economic Development Authority in 2025; a January 2026 vote to repeal it failed 3-4.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide what the authority works on, who serves on it, and whether to keep it.

02Budget and gaming revenue3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the fiscal 2026-27 budget 7-0 in April 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will set future budgets and tax rates and decide how to spend gaming tax revenue.

03Community center and waterfront2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2026 the council accepted conceptual plans for the waterfront and for the Clyde Washington Community Center with a pool.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how to pay for and build the community center and waterfront projects.

04Main Street growth and housing3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has asked staff to look at parking for the Aras on Main development and has changed rules for townhomes and rental inspections.

What's on the tableThe next council will rule on development and zoning requests along Main Street and in neighborhoods.

05Public safety2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council approved a policy for Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee police policy and the camera program.

1 note on these statements

Brian K. Fields was reelected to the council in 2024 through 2028; if he is elected mayor, his council seat could become vacant. Prince William Times · Jan 9, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Dumfries keep its Economic Development Authority?

  2. 2. What should the Clyde Washington Community Center include?

  3. 3. Should the town look for ways to change parking at the approved Aras on Main development?

  4. 4. What should Dumfries do with its rental housing inspection program?

  5. 5. Should Dumfries police use automated license plate reader cameras?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted10 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

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The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Shaun R. Peet, Russell A. Young4 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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