Dumfries Mayor Jerry Foreman (center) and Del. Scott Surovell (D-44, right) are competing for the open state senate seat being vacated by state Sen. Toddy Puller (D-36). The two answered questions at Belle Haven Country Club about transportation priorities, improving funding to schools and dealing with predatory car title lenders on Richmond Highway. The candidates spoke at the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce October Business Breakfast on Oct. 8.