- The board of supervisors collaborates to establish and carry out county policies, including setting local tax rates, approving land use plans, and managing the county budget.  
- Board members are responsible for appointing county officials and overseeing key areas such as education, public safety, environmental regulations, business policies, and transportation systems.  
- Each supervisor typically represents a specific district within the county.  
- In Virginia, most supervisors are elected in partisan races during odd-numbered years and serve four-year terms.

Passes laws and regulations for your county.

Arlington

Virginia

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Small Businesses

Taxes

Transportation & Infrastructure

Housing & Urban Development

Public Services

Public Safety

Taxes & Budget

Economy

Energy & the Environment

County Supervisor

- Virginia sheriffs oversee local jails, provide courthouse security, serve legal documents, and transport inmates.  
- Sheriffs are elected to four-year terms in odd-numbered years with no term limits. Elections are partisan. 

The chief law enforcement officer for your county or city.

Criminal Justice

Jail Management

Sheriff

- The Commonwealth's Attorney is the top prosecutor for criminal cases in your city or county. They work closely with police officers and victims, decide whether to bring criminal charges, and lead prosecutions in court.
- Commonwealth’s Attorneys often supervise a team of assistant prosecutors and staff in their office.
- Most Commonwealth’s Attorneys are elected to four-year terms in odd-numbered years. Elections are partisan. 
- Their salary varies by locality and experience, but the average in Virginia is around $150,000.

The chief prosecutor in your county or city.

Victim Assistance

Commonwealth's Attorney

Blue Ridge

Valley

Knox

Buchanan

Prater

- The clerk of the court is responsible for all administrative and financial duties within the county court system, including filing cases, maintaining evidence, and registering legal documents like wills and deeds. 
- The office is responsible for giving out marriage licenses, gun permits, admitting wills, and collecting fines and fees from court cases. 
- They also handle recordings of court cases and any money that comes through the county court office. 
- Most clerks of the court are elected in odd years in Virginia for either four or eight year terms. Elections are partisan.

2023 Virginia candidates

Arlington County Supervisor, Democratic Primary

6 candidates

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Arlington Sheriff, Democratic Primary

3 candidates

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Arlington Commonwealth's Attorney, Democratic Primary

2 candidates

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Botetourt County Supervisor, Blue Ridge District, Republican Primary

2 candidates

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Botetourt County Supervisor, Valley District, Republican Primary

2 candidates

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Buchanan County Supervisor, Knox District, Republican Primary

2 candidates

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Buchanan Commonwealth's Attorney, Republican Primary

2 candidates

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Buchanan County Supervisor, Prater District, Republican Primary

2 candidates

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Buchanan Court Clerk, Republican Primary

2 candidates

Buchanan County Supervisor, North Grundy District, Republican Primary

2 candidates

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