The general election is open to all registered voters in the City of Fredericksburg who live in one of the four wards.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. on election day. Fredericksburg election polling places are located at:
Precinct 101 – Hugh Mercer Elementary School, 2100 Cowan Blvd.
Precinct 201 – Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St.
Precinct 301- Walker-Grant Middle School, One Learning Lane
Precinct 401- New City Fellowship Church, 200 Prince Edward St.
Precinct 402 – V.F.W. Post 3103 , 2701 Princess Anne St.
Central Absentee Precinct- Executive Plaza, 601 Caroline St., Suite 500-A
This online form will locate your polling place.
City Council
Council members and the mayor serve four-year, staggered terms, with elections held every two years in May. This year’s candidates are Brad C. Ellis for Ward 1; William C. “Billy” Withers for Ward 2; Tim P. Duffy and Richard K. Friesner for Ward 3; and Charlie L. “Chuck” Frye, Jr. and Beatrice R. “Bea” Paolucci for Ward 4. (Editor’s Note: I attempted to contact Chuck Frye for an election article like those listed below, but received no response.)
Election Articles
City Council Candidate Tim Duffy (May 4, 2014)
City Council Candidate Richard Friesner (May 4, 2014)
City Council Candidate Billy Withers (May 3, 2014)
City Council Candidate Bea Paolucci (May 3, 2014)
City Council Candidate Brad Ellis (May 2, 2014)
City Council Candidates Answer Your Questions (April 22, 2014)
City Council Candidates Agree Tax Hike Needed (April 9, 2014)
City Council Candidate Forum April 9 ( April 2, 2014)
Turner Withdraws from Fredericksburg City Council Race (March 13, 2014)
Friesner Hosts City Council Campaign Kick-Off Sunday (March 9, 2014)
School Board
Candidates for school board are Elizabeth R. Rehm for Ward 1, Barbara A. Miller-Richards for Ward 2, Jannan W. Holmes for Ward 3 and Malvina Rollins Kay for Ward 4.
Editor’s Note: Every effort was made to locate a website and/or social media link for each candidate.
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