Politics & Government

Allen, McDonnell Campaign in Manassas

The two Republicans will travel to Manassas after their stop in Fredericksburg.

George Allen and Gov. Bob McDonnell will campaign in Manassas and Fredericksburg on Tuesday, according to the George Allen for U.S. Senate press office. They will be joined by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-1) and Del. Rich Anderson (R-51). 

The first event is a 9 a.m. Small Business and Defense Roundtable at SimVentions, 11905 Bowman Drive, Suite 502, in Fredericksburg. State Senator Bryce Reeves will also attend.

Following the roundtable, Allen, Wittman and McDonnell will be joined by Anderson for a tour of Logis-Tech, 9450 Innovation Dr., Suite 1, in Manassas. The tour is expected to begin at 11:30 a.m.

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George Allen is running against Tim Kaine (D) for Virginia's U.S. Senate seat. Both are former Virginia governors.

Republican incumbent Rep. Rob Wittman, faces Democratic candidate Adam Cook and Independent candidate Gail Parker. The three candidates for Virginia's First Congressional District will participate in a debate at the University of Mary Washington on Monday, Oct. 29. The debate begins at 7:30 p.m. in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium. It is free and open to the public.

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