The two candidates seeking to represent Arlington and McLean in the House of Delegates have agreed to two debates before the Aug. 19 special election. Democrat Richard “Rip” Sullivan and Republican David Foster are the only candidates on the ballot for the 48th District seat vacated by Robert H. Brink (D), who accepted a job in Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s administration.
They will square off at 8 a.m. Aug. 5 in a Fairfax Chamber of Commerce candidates forum at 7900 W. Park Dr., Suite A550, in Tysons Corner. Topics will be limited to business issues, and preregistration is required at www.fairfaxchamber.org.
The second debate will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at George Mason University’s Founders Hall, 3351 Fairfax Dr., Arlington.