The race in the 87th House District is officially on with Sunday's kickoff by Republican challenger Hank Giffin. Expected attendees include Congresswoman Thelma Drake and Senator Nick Rerras, along with some of the Republican delegates from Virginia Beach. The 87th, which happens to be where I live, is currently represented by Democrat Paula Miller. Miller … Continue reading And we’re off!
Category: 2007 General Assemby races
Report: Northam reception
Just back from Ralph Northam's reception. It was a nice crowd. Since I'm not good at estimating groups, I won't try. One of the first people I ran into was former Norfolk Mayor Vince Thomas, who, like Northam, is a VMI grad. I hadn't seen Mayor Thomas in a while, so it was good to … Continue reading Report: Northam reception
Henry Light: candidate in the 79th
Henry Light, challenger to Johnny Joannou for the Democratic nomination in the 79th, announced his candidacy on March 13. Additional information on his background can be found on his website. Approximately two-thirds of House district 79 lies in the City of Portsmouth. The remaining third is almost evenly split between the cities of Norfolk, Chesapeake … Continue reading Henry Light: candidate in the 79th
Bob v Bob in the 82nd
From today's Virginian-Pilot: It’s Bob versus Bob in the 82nd House District. Bob MacIver, a retired management consultant, has announced he is running as a Democrat against longtime state Del. Bob Purkey. MacIver, 67, retired a year ago from Systems and Software Consortium in Northern Virginia. He lives in the Bay Colony neighborhood and has … Continue reading Bob v Bob in the 82nd
Henry Light announces for the 79th
Today, attorney Henry Light announced his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the 79th district seat in the House of Delegates. The entire announcement can be viewed on Raising Kaine. Light's website can be found here. Light is challenging long-time Delegate Johnny Joannou in the June 12th primary. Joannou, a former state senator, has represented … Continue reading Henry Light announces for the 79th
Northam Reception March 24
Dr. Ralph S. Northam cordially invites you to attend a reception celebrating the kickoff of his State Senate campaign at the Bay Front Club in East Beach in Norfolk at 6pm on Saturday, March 24th. The 6th Senate District is comprised of the Eastern Shore, portions of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, and Mathews County. Being … Continue reading Northam Reception March 24
Bob MacIver campaign kickoff Sunday
In case you have trouble reading the picture, here are the details: What: Bob MacIver campaign kickoff When: Sunday, March 18, 2007, 5pm - 8pm Where: The home of Constance and Surendera Kumar, 3504 Holly Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 RSVP: RSVP@BobMacIver.com
Bouchard files for Wadrup’s seat
According to Friday's Virginian-Pilot, Joe Bouchard has filed to run as the Democratic candidate for the 83rd district. That seat is currently held by Leo Wardrup. Technorati Tags: Joe Bouchard, Virginia House of Delegates
Northam kickoff roundup
While I was unable to attend yesterday's Ralph Northam for Senate kickoff events, others were, including the press: The Daily Times The Eastern Shore Post (scroll down a bit) The Virginian-Pilot The Gloucester-Mathews Gazette Journal I understand that Northam was enthusiastically greeted at each of the four stops. From the email I received: We had … Continue reading Northam kickoff roundup
Joannou in the news
The Virginian-Pilot did a profile of Del. Johnny Joannou in Monday's paper. House Majority Leader Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, said Joannou's philosophy was shaped by his upbringing in Portsmouth. He was raised by Greek parents who came to the United States in the early 20th century. His father was born into a family of 12 siblings, … Continue reading Joannou in the news
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