- Members of the board of supervisors work together to set and implement county policy. 
- The board of supervisors is tasked with approving the county budget, setting local tax rates, approving plans for land use in the county, and appointing county officials. 
- Board of supervisors members work to improve the county’s education system, ensure safety, make environmental and business policy, and run the county transportation network. 
- Members of the board of supervisors represent specific areas of the county. 
- Most board of supervisors members in Virginia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are partisan. 

Passes laws and regulations for your county.

Carroll

Virginia

2023 Virginia General Elections

2023 Virginia Primary Elections

Small Businesses

Transportation & Infrastructure

Housing & Urban Development

Public Services

Public Safety

Taxes & Budget

County Supervisor

- The sheriff is an elected official who operates the county jails, keeps courtrooms secure during trials, and keeps the public safe through law enforcement. 
- Sheriffs are responsible for serving court papers, executing arrest warrants, providing law enforcement in county areas, and working with city law enforcement to keep population centers safe. 
- Most sheriffs in Virginia are elected in odd years for four year terms. Elections are partisan. 

The chief law enforcement officer in the county

Criminal Justice

Sheriff

- The treasurer works with county government departments and the public to receive and give out funds, including real estate taxes and government funding. 
- The county treasurer’s office manages banking services and debts and makes sure that the county has a high financial rating. 
- Most treasurers in Virginia are elected in odd years for four year terms. Elections are partisan. 

Taxes

Budget

Treasurer

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city. 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- Most city council members in Virginia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are partisan.

Passes laws and regulations for your city

Charlottesville

Policing

City Council Member

- The commonwealth’s attorney is responsible for prosecuting all criminal cases in the county. 
- The office of the commonwealth’s attorney deals with drug crimes, domestic violence, gun crimes, and DUIs. It also educates students to prevent young people from committing crimes and seniors to prevent them being victims of scams. 
- Most commonwealth’s attorneys in Virginia are elected in odd years every four years. Elections are partisan. 

Chesterfield

Commonwealth's Attorney

Fairfax

- The chairman of the board of supervisors works together with members of the board to set and implement county policy. 
- The board of supervisors is tasked with approving the county budget, setting local tax rates, approving plans for land use in the county, and appointing county officials. 
- The chairman of the board calls meetings, sets the agenda, chooses officials to appoint to county commissions and boards, and voters along with other board members. 
- The chairman of the board of supervisors represents the entire county. 
- Most board of supervisors chairs in Virginia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are partisan.


2023 Virginia candidates

Carroll County Supervisor, Republican Primary

2 candidates

Carroll Sheriff, Republican Primary

2 candidates

Carroll Treasurer, Republican Primary

3 candidates

Charlottesville City Council Member, Democratic Primary

5 candidates

Chesterfield Commonwealth's Attorney, Republican Primary

2 candidates

Fairfax Sheriff, Democratic Primary

2 candidates

Fairfax Board of Supervisors Chair, Democratic Primary

2 candidates

Fairfax County Supervisor, Springfield District, Democratic Primary

2 candidates

Fairfax County Supervisor, Mason District, Democratic Primary

4 candidates

Fairfax County Supervisor, Dranesville District, Democratic Primary

2 candidates