Brad Tidwell, the Republican choice to seek the 53rd State Delegate District upon the retirement of veteran Del. Jim Scott, held the first fundraiser of his campaign in the City of Falls Church last week. The event was attended by Fairfax County Republican chair Jay McConville and Falls Church City Republican chair Ken Feltman. Tidwell’s Democratic opponent, the Scott-endorsed Marcus Simon, is slated to have a fundraiser at Falls Church’s Sfizi restaurant on July 14, featuring U.S. Rep. Jim Moran.