ELECTION DAY: NOVEMBER 3, 2026

2026 REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES

The November 3, 2026 general election includes federal contests, Frederick County Board of Supervisors special elections, town elections, three proposed Virginia constitutional amendments, and a Frederick County referendum. Candidate information was verified against the current Virginia Department of Elections candidate list on September 17, 2026.

REPUBLICAN FEDERAL NOMINEES

BERT MIZUSAWA — UNITED STATES SENATE

Bert Mizusawa is the Republican nominee for United States Senate in Virginia. His campaign biography describes him as a retired Major General of the United States Army and a former senior executive in the federal government.

Campaign website: https://bertforsenate.com/

BEN CLINE — U.S. HOUSE, VIRGINIA’S 6TH DISTRICT

Ben Cline is the Republican nominee and incumbent U.S. representative for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District, which includes Frederick County. His campaign biography notes prior work as an attorney and Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney before his election to Congress.

Campaign website: https://bencline.com/

FCRC 2026 LOCAL CANDIDATE PROFILES

Frederick County’s Board of Supervisors contests appear without party labels on the general-election ballot. The following FCRC candidate reference pages provide attributed biographies, public-service information, campaign priorities when available, and official sources. In the candidate list below, (R) identifies candidates listed by FCRC as Republicans.

JOHN JEWELL — CHAIRMAN AT LARGE

John Jewell currently serves as Chairman of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors. His profile covers service on the Board and Planning Commission, a 40-year U.S. Senate career, and campaign priorities involving business, agriculture, transportation, schools, and first responders.

Campaign website: https://www.johnjewellforchairman.com/

AL ORNDORFF — BACK CREEK DISTRICT

Dr. Al Orndorff currently serves as Back Creek District supervisor. His profile covers his Frederick County public-school administration career, education, current Board assignments, and the November special election.

JASON AIKENS — GAINESBORO DISTRICT

Jason Aikens is the Republican candidate and current Gainesboro District supervisor. His profile covers his local business experience, Planning Commission service, community involvement, Board assignments, and stated campaign priorities.

Campaign website: https://aikensforsupervisor.com/

FCRC 2026 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CANDIDATES

Chairman at Large: John Jewell (R)

Back Creek District: Al Orndorff (R)

Gainesboro District: Jason Aikens (R)

TOWN ELECTIONS

Stephens City and Middletown town elections also appear on the November 3 ballot. Because these offices are officially nonpartisan and FCRC has not supplied an approved town slate, review the official candidate list and your personalized ballot for current information.

OFFICIAL CANDIDATE SOURCE

Virginia Department of Elections candidate list: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/candidate-list/november-3-2026-gen-elect-all-offices/

VERIFY YOUR POLLING PRECINCT

Individual ballots vary by residence. Confirm your registration, precinct, polling place, and ballot information through the Virginia Citizen Portal:

https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

Candidate biographies and priorities are summarized from candidate campaign sites and official government biographies. Local candidate pages identify their sources and do not imply a party label on the official local ballot.

Last verified September 17, 2026.