Author: Vivian J. Paige

A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!

Updates from Va Beach

Seems that Barbara Henley has regained her seat on council, defeating Jim Reeve in the Princess Anne district with 63% of the vote (80% of the precincts reporting). The other big race is in the Beach district and it appears that challenger John Urhin has defeated incumbent Richard Maddox. Pat Edmonson has defeated incumbent Jane … Continue reading Updates from Va Beach →

Election story of the day#2: False email VB elections

Apparently, there was a false email circulating around today that the council and school board elections in Virginia Beach had been postponed. This prompted the registrar to issue a statement this afternoon to the local media to deny the email. Having been the victim of something similar (there was a phone call the morning of … Continue reading Election story of the day#2: False email VB elections →

Election story of the day: Ward 5

When I profiled the candidates in Ward 5, I mentioned that it was difficult to find out anything about the challenger, Michael Osburn. Anecdotally, I heard a couple of stories about him. One was from a candidates' forum. The moderator said that Osburn had not responded to their invitation and wasn't there that evening. A … Continue reading Election story of the day: Ward 5 →

Norfolk Ward 3 Winner: Burfoot

Last night I received a press release regarding a write-in candidate for this ward. I had mentioned in an earlier post that I had heard that this was happening, but didn't report it because I didn't have confirmation. With all 12 precincts reporting, it appears that the write-in campaign has failed to garner enough votes. … Continue reading Norfolk Ward 3 Winner: Burfoot →

Norfolk Ward 5 Winner: Williams

With all 6 precincts reporting, we have our first unofficial winner this evening. It appears incumbent Don Williams has fended off repeat challenger Barbara Saunders. The totals being reported are 1596 for Williams and 1238 for Saunders, with 3 write-ins. UPDATE: Vote totals now being reported are 1626 Williams, 1264 Saunders. The 3 write-ins remain. … Continue reading Norfolk Ward 5 Winner: Williams →

Live blogging: election results

Polls closed about half an hour ago. So I figured I'd check the results. So far: 17 of 55 precincts reporting - Mayor - Fraim 83%, Montague 17% Ward 1 - Williams 57%, Saunders 43% (2/6 precincts) Ward 2 - Whibley 69%, Wallach 25%, Belin 5% (7/15 precincts) Ward 5 - Wright 56%, Osburn 42% … Continue reading Live blogging: election results →

Election Day: Tuesday, May 2

Tomorrow is election day and our opportunity to select who will represent us on councils and school boards across the state. Here in Norfolk, we will be electing our mayor for the first time since 1916. In addition, we will be selecting representatives in three contested ward races: Ward 1, Ward 2, and Ward 5. … Continue reading Election Day: Tuesday, May 2 →

Soon out of money: Social Security and Medicare

Trustees for Social Security and Medicare issued their annual reports today and the numbers aren't pretty. Social Security will run out of money in 2040 and Medicare in just 12 years - in 2020. The first of the baby boomers - those born in 1946 - turn 60 this year, with the last of them … Continue reading Soon out of money: Social Security and Medicare →

Virginia Beach Elections

I admit I haven't paid a lot of attention to the elections coming up Tuesday in Virginia Beach. But during a little trip into "Downtown Virginia Beach" (the Pembroke area) last week, I was amazed at the number of signs I saw. I've seen a few TV ads and several of the candidates are advertising … Continue reading Virginia Beach Elections →