As expected, former Norfolk council member/vice mayor Daun Hester has officially entered the race for the 89th House of Delegates. With Tuesday’s election of Kenny Alexander to the 5th Senate seat, which became open due to the death of longtime Senator Yvonne Miller, the House seat he formerly held will become vacant once he is sworn in.
Hester’s announcement appeared on her Facebook page last night, and included a link to her website, where she has included a list of endorsements secured so far.
The 89th House District lies completely within the city limits of Norfolk. The city’s Democratic Committee is planning to hold a caucus to nominate the candidate, who, at this time, faces no opposition.
Any further updates on the 89th as to whois running or whether Ms. Hester will remain in the race?
Posted by Charles Pierce | Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 9:44 pmI only know what I’ve heard – and what The Virginian-Pilot reported a few days ago.
Posted by Vivian J. Paige | Thursday, September 13, 2012, 10:06 amThere is a Libertarian / Ron Paul Republican candidate who intends to run named James St John. In a December special, anything could happen. It’s certainly statistically possible.
Posted by Max Shapiro | Friday, September 14, 2012, 9:35 am