Updated look at Hampton Roads General Assembly contests

First, remember that early voting starts tomorrow, September 22. (I'm still surprised that most of the campaigns aren't pressing hard on this.) Second, financial reports covering 7/1 - 8/31/23 were due last Friday, 9/15. Looking at the reports, it seems that some candidates who had to run in a primary delayed payment of some bills … Continue reading Updated look at Hampton Roads General Assembly contests

These 8 may be competitive

Depending on what happens, six Hampton Roads house contests and two Senate contests may very well end up being competitive. DistrictDemocratRepublicanOtherVPAPRatingHD71Jessica AndersonAmanda Batten*Lean RHD84Nadarius ClarkMichael DillenderLean DHD89Karen JenkinsBaxter EnnisCompHD93Jackie Glass*John SitkaStrong DHD94Phil HernandezAndy PittmanLean DHD96Kelly Fowler*Mike KarslakeNicholas Olenik (I)Lean DSD17Clint JenkinsEmily BrewerCompSD21Angelia Williams GravesGiovanni Dolmo (I)Strong D* = incumbent Here's why: HD71. The demographics of … Continue reading These 8 may be competitive

Three competitive contests in Hampton Roads

I mentioned last week that there are three contests in Hampton Roads that I think are competitive*: HD97, SD 22, and SD24. Let's take a closer look at each of these. House District 97 This Virginia Beach contest pits Republican incumbent Karen Greenhalgh against Democrat Michael Feggans. This is a district is rated by VPAP … Continue reading Three competitive contests in Hampton Roads

A quick look at General Assembly races in Hampton Roads

Yes, it has been a long time since I last posted and while a lot of things have changed, my interest in politics has not changed. All Politics is still Local! All 140 seats in the Virginia General Assembly - 100 in the House of Delegates and 40 in the Senate - are up for … Continue reading A quick look at General Assembly races in Hampton Roads

On to November!

The field is now set for the November general election of Virginia's representatives in Congress. My thanks to all who stepped up and offered themselves to represent us. The top of the ticket is the U.S. Senate contest. Incumbent Democratic senator Tim Kaine will face Republican Corey Stewart. According to Ballotpedia, this contest is rated … Continue reading On to November!

UPDATED: 2nd CD Dem primary: R’s meddling

Updated: I took the question mark off. It is clear that the PAC is trying to influence this election. See updates at the bottom. It sure looks like it. Over the past week, I've received three robocalls from a PAC supporting the Republican incumbent, Scott Taylor. Next Tuesday, June 12, voters in the 2nd Congressional … Continue reading UPDATED: 2nd CD Dem primary: R’s meddling

#GameOnVA

With Tuesday's primaries out of the way, the field is set for November's elections. The statewide contests have received the bulk of the attention (well, two of the three) but we also have the 100-member House of Delegates contests. My congratulations to all of the nominees. To those not chosen, thank you for offering to … Continue reading #GameOnVA

6/13 primary: Norfolk’s Commonwealth’s Attorney

When Norfolk voters head to the polls Tuesday, they will first be asked to choose either a Democratic or Republican ballot. Both parties are holding primaries for governor and lieutenant governor. The ballots for Democratic voters in the 83rd or 89th House of Delegates district will include candidates for the party's nomination in those races … Continue reading 6/13 primary: Norfolk’s Commonwealth’s Attorney