Vote today

December 11, 2007 12:35 am

TODAY residents of the 1st Congressional District have the opportunity to fill the House of Representatives seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Jo Ann Davis in October.

The Free Lance-Star has endorsed Republican Rob Wittman, a resident of Westmoreland County, in this race. He has served his community well, first on the Montross Town Council, then on the Westmoreland Board of Supervisors, and lately in the House of Delegates, representing the 99th District.

The winner of this special election will have to run again next November. In the meantime, Mr. Wittman's steady, longtime service at the state and local levels makes him worthy of a posting to Capitol Hill.

The 1st Congressional District stretches from southern Fauquier County down to the Tidewater area. If you live in the district, take time to vote today.