Politics & Government
More Names in Race to Replace Frank Wolf in 10th Congressional District
Highly-competitive open seat has a growing primary roster on both sides of the aisle.
In Virginia's 10th Congressional District, an open seat that will be closely watched in November elections, it's not surprising that there's a growing list of primary candidates.
U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, a Republican, announced in December that he would not seek another term in office.
On Wednesday, Robert Wasinger, the Republican aide to a Kansas congressman, announced he would throw his hat in the ring.
The Washington Post broke down the rest of the field of announced GOP primary candidates:
- Del. Barbara Comstock, Fairfax
- Richard Shickle, chairman of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
- Stephen Hollingshead, an official in the administration of President George W. Bush
- Marc Savitt, head of the National Association of Independent Housing Professionals.
In the Democratic Primary Race:
- Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust
- Richard Bolger, a small business owner and attorney
- Leesburg architect Sam Kubba
- Retired Marine Corps Capt. David Wroblewski.
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