Two Seats in Play; Realtors® Endorse Candidates

On Monday, June 23, candidates for Virginia’s 8th and 10th Congressional Districts met at NVAR Herndon with representatives from the Northern Virginia, Prince William, Dulles and Blue Ridge Associations of Realtors®. The congressional hopefuls discussed their positions on issues, ranging from Mortgage Interest Deductions to reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. 

Prior to the meeting, the candidates completed questionnaires that assessed their opinions on issues at the heart of the real estate market and housing recovery. The interview allowed the Realtors® to meet the candidates, as well as gauge their stances on the specific issues. 

 Democrat Don Beyer and Republican Micah Edmond were vying for the open 8th Congressional District seat the in Arlington, previously held by retiring Democrat Jim Moran. The Northern Virginia Realtors® Political Action Committee (NV/RPAC) and Virginia RPAC made candidate recommendations to the National RPAC Trustees, who endorsed Beyer in this race, citing his previous experience as Lieutenant Governor and his position on important Realtor® issues. 

The second round of interviews was for the 10th District, spanning McLean to Winchester, where Democrat John Foust and Republican Barbara Comstock are competing for the seat long held by Republican Frank Wolf. The Realtors® endorsed Comstock in this race, noting her experience in the Virginia General Assembly and her dedication to crucial industry issues. 
With two long-standing Congressmen retiring, it is an unprecedented chance for local Realtors® to support and elect candidates who will protect and sustain the recovering real estate market.