LaCroix, 64, won the deep-blue county-level seat after social media posts by Casim labeled “racist” and “derogatory” resurfaced.

WTOP has more:

LaCroix, a longtime Woodbridge resident and local businesswoman, prevailed with a plurality of the just under 1,700 votes – edging Democratic nominee Muhammed Sufiyan “Sef” Casim by around 250 votes, 43.7% to 37.1%.

Write-in candidates received 19.2% with approximately 745 votes.

Pam Montgomery, former chief of staff to Del. Margaret Franklin, the outgoing Woodbridge supervisor and current Virginia House of Delegates representative for the 23rd District, ran a write-in campaign following the resurfacing of Casim’s derogatory online remarks toward the African American community from 2012-2015.

Casim’s social media controversy led to a splintering of local Democrats between him and Montgomery, stirring uncertainty as to the viability of their respective candidacies and the lack of a clear majority in the typically left-leaning district.

According to Thalia Simpson, a spokeswoman for the Prince William County Office of Elections, exact write-in tallies will be revealed on Friday along with the remainder of results certification.

LaCroix, who did not face a GOP primary opponent last month, had previously run for the seat, losing the 2023 Woodbridge District race to Franklin – with the Democrat claiming nearly 63% of the vote.

LaCroix listed public safety, education and “smart growth” as her top campaign priorities.

The victory reduces the Democrat majority on the board to 5-3.

“It has been brought to my attention that over a decade ago, out of a lack of maturity, I posted some comments on social media that are deeply offensive and hurtful, especially to the African American community,” Casim said.

“The tweets I wrote in my youth are not a reflection of my character and who I am today. As a Muslim-American who has experienced what it’s like to live in America after 9/11, discussions around cultural sensitivity are very important to me,” he added.

Daily Caller shared further:

Despite her late entry, Montgomery led the candidate field in fundraising, according to Potomac Local News.

“For Democrats, confronting racism is not optional. It is foundational,” Montgomery, who is Black, wrote in a letter published by the Prince William Times on the day of the election.


“When racist language surfaces, especially from someone seeking public office, the response should be clear: acknowledge it, condemn it, and demand accountability,” the unsuccessful Democratic primary candidate continued in her letter, making the case for her write-in bid.

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