Wolfe, Osina and Hutson win Democratic primary for Manassas City Council

Newcomer Ashley Hutson and incumbent Manassas City Councilmen Mark Wolfe and Tom Osina have come out on top of Tuesday’s primary race, according to still unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections. 

The three will face off against three Republican candidates on Nov. 5: former councilwoman Lynne Forkell Greene and two newcomers: Robyn Williams, a Manassas City School Board member, and Stephen Kent, a public relations and advocacy professional.  

The Republican candidates were chosen in a June 12 party canvass, according to George Ellis, chair of the Manassas GOP. 

Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger (D), who was elected in 2020, is also seeking reelection this fall. She had no Democratic primary opponent Tuesday. 

Xiao-Yin (Tang) Byrom, the owner of Tang’s Alterations, is the Republican candidate for mayor. 

Wolfe has served on the city council since 2008, and Osina was elected in 2020. Both are seeking to retain their seats. Hutson was endorsed by outgoing Vice Mayor Pam Sebesky, who announced in the spring that she is retiring after 15 years of serving on the school board and later the city council. 

Hutson works as director of member engagement for the Heavy Construction Contractors Association.  

As of about 9 p.m. Tuesday, Wolfe was on top of the five-way race for three Democratic nominations with 1,244 votes, about 26% of the votes cast. 

He was followed by Hutson, who had 1,240 votes, or 25.9% of the total cast, and then by Osina, who earned 1,116 votes or about 23%, according to results posted to the state elections website Tuesday night. 

Samantha Tungal and Anthony McGhee trailed in the race with 642 votes and 540 votes, respectively. 

Reach Cher Muzyk at cmuzyk@fauquier.com 

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