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Commonwealth's Attorney Incumbents Face Challengers

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Fairfax CountyJanuary 23, 2023 8:49 pm

Commonwealth's Attorney Incumbents Face Challengers

Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano will face a primary challenge from a veteran defense attorney. It means all three Commonwealth’s attorneys elected on criminal justice reform platforms in 2019 in Northern Virginia will face opponents from their own party. News4’s Julie Carey explains.

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