Benny Lambert's financial report finally showed up on the SBE website today. The report shows $172K in cash on hand, of which $100K is a loan he made to the campaign on 3/30. Now I understand investing in your own campaign, but putting $100K in at the last minute, especially when your 20 (!) contributors … Continue reading Lambert files:$100K loan →

From Troy Farlow: I commend Delegate Rapp on her years of public service in the House of Delegates. Although Delegate Rapp and I disagreed on several issues, I appreciate her dedication to serving the public and constituents. I share Delegate Rapp's passion for the common good, and that's why I'm running for the House of … Continue reading Farlow press release on Rapp retirement →

My sources are telling me that Melanie Rapp, Republican delegate from the 96th district, will be retiring. The reason given is that she has gotten a job out of the area. No word on who her replacement might be. For the Democratic candidate, Troy Farlow, this should be good news. Taking an open seat is … Continue reading Rapp retires →

The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that Leo Wardrup announced his retirement. "First, I can no longer meet my own demands for a vigorous campaign so characteristic of my past campaigns," he said in a written statement. "Second, and most important for my constituents, I can no longer serve with the energy they have come to expect … Continue reading Wardrup retires →

Just got word that Robert Rummells, who just yesterday announced his candidacy for the seat "being vacated by retiring Del. Leo Wardrup," is dropping out of the race. The reason cited is that his mother has cancer. My best wishes to his mother for a speedy recovery. I guess we are still waiting on Leo. … Continue reading BREAKING: Rummells out of race in 83rd →

Retire, that is. Even though two Republican challengers have filed to run in the 83rd, no word yet on the retirement of incumbent Leo Wardrup. My guess is that Wardrup may wait until the last minute to announce his retirement. The filing deadline for candidates is quickly approaching. (5pm next Friday, April 13). My guess … Continue reading Leo watch: will he or won’t he? →

It seems that poster Bullwinkle was right. I'm told that Carolyn Weems, Virginia Beach School Board member, has filed to run in the 83rd. I guess Leo Wardrup's retirement announcement will be forthcoming. In the May 2006 election, Weems was the top vote getter among those running at large, garnering more than 41% of the … Continue reading BREAKING: Weems files in the 83rd →

GOPHokie mentions the possibility of several retirements being announced tomorrow, a couple of which will affect Hampton Roads races. He says he has confirmed that Leo Wardrup will retire, which should make the race in the 83rd interesting. Joe Bouchard is the Democratic candidate in that race. I understand there is a Republican candidate in … Continue reading Retirements? →

Donald McEachin officially announced his candidacy for the 9th Senate district. The press release: Delegate McEachin Announces his Candidacy for Democratic Nomination for State Senate -Cites his Longstanding Advocacy for Democratic Values and His Opponent's Active Support for George Allen Richmond- Delegate A. Donald McEachin (D-Henrico) today announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for … Continue reading McEachin announces →