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2026-03-06 4:52 AM

GOP Primary Tuesday: Freitas Carries F.C.

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The Republican U.S. Senate primary was the only item on the ballot in the City of Falls Church this Tuesday. Although Corey Stewart won statewide for the opportunity to run against incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine in November, in Falls Church the nod went to his rival, Nick Freitas, who garnered 169 votes to 95 for Stewart and 53 for E.W. Jackson.

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