The political action committee associated with the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce is likely not to consider until next year whether to endorse candidates in Fairfax County’s 2027 Board of Supervisors’ elections.
“Trustees would likely not make that decision until the spring,” Clayton Medford, senior vice president of government relations for the Northern Virginia Chamber, said in response to an FFXnow inquiry.
All 10 Fairfax supervisor seats — the chair’s position plus the nine magisterial districts — will be on the ballot in November 2027.
Currently, nine of 10 seats are occupied by Democrats. In Springfield District, which has become the lone Republican holdout against a potential Democratic monopoly, incumbent Supervisor Pat Herrity has indicated he plans to seek reelection to what would be his sixth four-year term.
Other incumbents are likely to make announcements in coming months. There are no term limits for service on the Board of Supervisors.
Founded in 2002, the Northern Virginia Business Political Action Committee (NOVABIZPAC) is administered by a board of trustees composed of Northern Virginia Chamber members. The body is chaired by Brandon Todd of Washington Gas.
The political action committee “meets regularly throughout the year, interviewing and evaluating candidates and elected officials,” according to the chamber, and “receives strategic advice and oversight from the [Chamber] board of directors.”
NOVABIZPAC typically does not endorse in all races on the ballot. Its focus primarily is on statewide and legislative races, but it also can weigh in on races for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors as well as competitive races for board chairs in Arlington, Prince William and Loudoun counties.
Medford told FFXnow the committee won’t be taking positions on bond referendums heading to Fairfax County voters on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. The county is seeking approval to fund $180 million in parks renovation and construction projects, along with $75 million in renovations for human services facilities.
