Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington, said Guzman’s base in the diverse, Democratic-trending Prince William County would be an asset in her campaign. But he said it was too early to handicap the race when it was unclear who would run. An increasing number of Democrats vie for statewide posts as the party’s fortunes have improved, Farnsworth said.“It wasn’t that long ago that Democrats struggled to find more than one — or even one — candidate for statewide election,” Farnsworth said.
