Stafford and Prince William Democrats to Hold Caucus to Elect 23rd House District Candidate
There are two qualified candidates for the upcoming special election.
By Adele Uphaus
MANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT
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The Stafford and Prince William Democratic Committees will hold an unassembled caucus tomorrow to elect a nominee to fill the 23rd House District seat vacated by Candi Mundon King, who has been selected by Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger to serve as Secretary of the Commonwealth.
There are two qualified candidates seeking the nomination—Margaret Angela Franklin, Woodbridge representative to the Prince William Board of County Supervisors; and Muhammed “Sef” Casim.
“Any voter who adheres to the values of the Democratic party, is registered to vote in the 23rd District, and who meets the participation requirements outlined in the call to caucus will be eligible to vote at any of the caucus locations,” the committees wrote in a press release issued Saturday.
The caucus will take place on Tuesday, December 16, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Porter Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library in Stafford (2001 Parkway Boulevard).
In Prince William, the caucus will take place at the Dumfries Community Center.
The declaration of candidacy forms are available on request from the Chair of the Prince William County Democratic Committee.
The special election to fill the House District 23 seat will take place on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
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