Candidate Chad Thompson, Oak Hill stands with his son, Tyler, 12 in front of Dranesville ES, one of two polling places for the Democratic caucus. Thompson said, “Congratulations Ibraheem Samirah on Democratic Nomination for the 86th District. The turnout yesterday was extraordinary, and it shows the power of the Democratic party in Northern Virginia. I pledge my support for him (Dr. Samirah) in the upcoming special election on Feb. 19.”