Federal Candidates

Senate - Bert Mizusawa

Bert Mizusawa is a retired U.S. Army major general whose career spans more than four decades of military command, national-security policy, government service, law, and business. A West Point graduate who later earned degrees from Harvard Law School and the Harvard Kennedy School, he served in senior roles with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Pentagon, the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, and the CIA. Mizusawa is a decorated combat veteran and Silver Star recipient who has dedicated his career to leadership and public service.

US House - Ben Cline

Ben Cline was raised in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and earned degrees from Bates College and the University of Richmond School of Law. Before entering Congress, he worked as an attorney and represented the 24th District in the Virginia House of Delegates, where he championed conservative policies, fiscal responsibility, and government accountability. Since his election to Congress in 2018, Cline has represented Virginia’s 6th Congressional District and continued advocating for limited government, constitutional liberties, and responsible federal spending. He and his wife, Elizabeth, are raising their daughters in Botetourt County.

Local Races

Chairman Frederick County Board of Supervisors
​- John Jewel

John Jewell was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2023 and appointed
Chairman in October 2025. He previously served on the Frederick County
Planning Commission, including two years as chairman. John and his wife,
Susan, have lived in Frederick County for more than 27 years. He retired after
a 40-year career with the United States Senate, culminating as Assistant
Sergeant at Arms and Chief Information Officer.

Board of Supervisors - Gainesboro
​- Jason Aikens

Jason Aikens is a lifelong Winchester and Frederick County resident and was appointed to the Board of Supervisors in January 2026. A former planning commissioner, he brings a common-sense, business-minded perspective to
county government. Jason is Vice President and Partner at Aikens Group and
has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality, real estate development,
construction, and business operations.

Board of Supervisors - Back Creek
​- Al Orndorff

Dr. Al Orndorff was appointed to the Board of Supervisors in November 2025.He devoted his career to public education, serving Frederick County Public Schools as Assistant Superintendent for Administration, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, and Coordinator of Vocational Education. He holds an Ed.D. from Shenandoah University and graduate and undergraduate degrees from Virginia Tech.