Local Election Results: Oates and Stanmeyer take top vote

The Warren County Republican Committee, in conjunction with the 31 District Committee, held a “firehouse” primary on May 5, 2023, from 2-7 pm, at the North Warren Fire Station, located at 266 Rockland Court, Front Royal. Two different nomination races were decided – the Shenandoah Magisterial District Board of Supervisors seat and Virginia’s 31st House of Delegates District seat – both on the ballot in November.

The candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the Shenandoah District Board of Supervisors seat were Ralph Rinaldi and John Stanmeyer. All registered voters who are residents of the Shenandoah Magisterial District were eligible to vote in this race.

The Republican nomination for the 31st District Seat in the Virginia Assembly is being sought by Delores Oates and Michelle Lane-Smithwick.

Here are the election results:

John Stanmeyer

Shenandoah District Board of Supervisors – Total votes cast 338
Ralph Rinaldi – 117 (35%)
John Stanmeyer – 220 (65%)

Delores Oates

31st District Seat in the Virginia Assembly – Total Votes cast 1041
Delores Oates – 914 (87.8%)
Michelle Lane-Smithwick – 117 (11.2%)

Lines formed at the soft-serve truck. Free ice cream is being served by Mattie’s.