Shelly Arnoldi
Shelly Arnoldi is a Libertarian Party candidate for House of Representatives in Fairfax, 8, Virginia. The election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Candidate Facts
- Office sought
- House of Representatives
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Fairfax
- District
- 8
- Election Day
- November 3, 2026
- Campaign website
- Official campaign website
Candidate Bio
Shelly Arnoldi is a U.S. Navy veteran, licensed Professional Engineer, and accomplished leader with more than 27 years of experience managing major facilities and construction projects for the military, Department of Defense schools, and cultural institutions such as the Smithsonian and the National Gallery of Art.
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Shelly earned her engineering degree at Marquette University on a ROTC scholarship before completing a master’s in environmental engineering at Old Dominion University. She came to Northern Virginia in 2010 and has raised her family here — two daughters and two stepsons, all of whom attended Fairfax County Public Schools.
She is a lifelong runner and triathlete, a proud wife and mother, and a Catholic whose faith and discipline shape her commitment to public service.