Category: 2007 General Assemby races

Northam raises another $100K

Ralph Northam, our next senator from the 6th district, will be filing his financial report showing about $100,000 raised since the last reporting period. This brings his total raised to $270,000! The report will also show about $210,000 cash on hand as of May 30. Way to go, Ralph! As of the end of the … Continue reading Northam raises another $100K →

Bouchard reception with Kaine 6/9

Please join us at a reception to benefit Joe Bouchard Candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates with special guest Tim Kaine Saturday, June 9th 5:30 to 7:30 pm Pavilion Center Atrium 2101 Parks Avenue Virginia Beach (located at the end of I-264 near the Oceanfront) For more information or to RSVP, call 757-437-5466.

In case you missed it…

... you can hear yesterday's John Cog show - with guest, yours truly - here. The show runs nearly an hour.

Richmond Times endorsements

Saying that they only make primary endorsements in races that are essentially the general election, the Richmond Times today announced their picks in the following races: 72nd HOD (Republican) - Jimmie Massie. "Two pillars in our editorial creed state that we believe in limited government and fiscal conservatism. All three candidates meet the criteria, yet … Continue reading Richmond Times endorsements →

79th HOD: Meet the Candidates

Invitation from the AARP: You are invited to a Meet the Candidates event for State House District 79. You will have an opportunity to learn where candidates Johnny Joannou and Henry Light stand on issues important to Virginians and ask them questions. Please join us: When: Wednesday, June 6, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Light refreshments … Continue reading 79th HOD: Meet the Candidates →

Report: PDC candidates’ forum

I attended a candidates' forum last night, hosted by the Portsmouth and Chesapeake Democratic committees. Appearing at the forum were State Senator Louise Lucas, who graciously hosted the event at her Lucas Center, Senator Mamie Locke, Delegate Ken Melvin, Steve Heretick, David Bouchard, Delegate Johnny Joannou and Henry Light. Heretick and Bouchard are competing in … Continue reading Report: PDC candidates’ forum →

Northam campaign volunteer opportunities

An essential part of a successful campaign is people. Often, it is the most difficult part of a campaign. I hope some of you will be able to help out. Here are the Norfolk June volunteer opportunities for Ralph Northam's campaign: Canvassing - Saturdays (6/2, 6/9, 6/16 & 6/23), 10:30am to 1pm - meet at … Continue reading Northam campaign volunteer opportunities →

Dueling op eds: Weems v Stolle

Continuing the series of op eds by candidates in the four local primaries, today's Virginian Pilot presented those of Carolyn Weems and Chris Stolle, Republican candidates in Virginia Beach's 83rd district. This seat is open due to the retirement of Leo Wardrup. Unlike the first in the series, there appeared to be no specific question … Continue reading Dueling op eds: Weems v Stolle →

Reminder: Candidate Forum 5/31

The PDC is sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Thursday, May 31, 2007 (see attached flyer). Open to all, the forum includes the Democratic candidates in the Portsmouth/Chesapeake area, including those candidates who will be in the primary on June 12. The forum is at 6:30pm at the Lucas Professional Center, 1214 County Street, in Portsmouth.

Ooh! Republi-cat fight

Today's On the Record with Joel Rubin provided an interesting "debate" between challenger Trish Stall and incumbent State Senator Marty Williams. For a little background on the setting, check out this blog posting over at PilotOnline. Yes, I was entertained 🙂 I'm not sure that the voters in the 1st district were, though. If there … Continue reading Ooh! Republi-cat fight →