Megan Challender was elected vice chair of the Fairfax County Electoral Board during the board’s reorganization on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Challender was appointed to the board by the Fairfax County Circuit Court for a three-year term that began Jan. 1.

In each county and city in Virginia, a three-member electoral board is responsible for the proper and orderly conduct of all elections held in the locality. The other members of the Fairfax County Electoral Board are Kevin Pinkney, secretary, and Katherine K. Hanley, chair.

Challender is the legal director of a nonprofit law firm in Washington, D.C., that provides legal services to survivors of crime. Throughout her career and volunteer work, she has focused on increasing access to justice for individuals who could not otherwise afford legal representation, as well as promoting voter access and participation. She is committed to ensuring that every eligible citizen can cast a ballot and have it fairly counted.

Challender holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Kansas State University, a law degree from the University of the District of Columbia and a Master of Laws in advocacy from Georgetown University Law Center. She first moved to Fairfax County 20 years ago and currently lives in the Mount Vernon District with her family.

For more information, contact the Office of Elections, 703-222-0776, TTY 711.