Northam for Senate: campaign kickoff notes

UPDATE: Just in time for his kickoff, Northam's website is live. Check it out 😉 Ralph Northam, the Democratic candidate for the 6th Senate district, will be making his official announcement tomorrow at four locations around the district. At the Norfolk press conference, to be held at 12:30pm at Fishing Pier in Oceanview (Corner of … Continue reading Northam for Senate: campaign kickoff notes

Support Donald McEachin!

The folks over at Raising Kaine are raising money for Del. Don McEachin, who will likely be primarying Sen. Benny Lambert. As you can see from the graphic in my sidebar, I fully support McEachin in this effort. My reasons for doing so can be found here. Head on over and contribute what you can. … Continue reading Support Donald McEachin!

Northam kickoff schedule

As previously mentioned, Ralph Northam will be kicking off his campaign for the 6th Senate district next Tuesday, March 6. Today, the campaign released the schedule of the press conferences: 8:30am Onancock, Mallard's on the Wharf, 2 Market St. 10:30am Eastville, Old Courthouse, 16404 Courthouse Rd. 12:30pm Norfolk, Fishing Pier in Oceanview, Corner of 4 … Continue reading Northam kickoff schedule

Northam for Senate

Ralph Northam will be announcing his candidacy in a series of four press conferences next Tuesday, March 6. Northam, a Democrat, will be challenging Nick Rerras for Senate seat in the 6th district. The press conferences will be held in Accomac, Northampton County, Norfolk and Matthews. In addition to his candidacy, Northam will be announcing … Continue reading Northam for Senate

Elect Roemmelt

One of the folks I had a chance to chat with at the JJ Dinner was Bruce Roemmelt. Reading thru the Lefty Blogs feed, I ran across this post, which jogged my memory a bit. I almost never wear anybody's stickers or buttons. But Bruce is a special case. Not only did I ask for … Continue reading Elect Roemmelt

Farlow campaign update

Troy Farlow, Democratic candidate for the 96th House seat, has his website up and running. Looking good! Not on the website yet is Campaign Kickoff. That has been scheduled for Saturday, April 14, at 1 PM. The event will be held at the Freight Shed on the Yorktown Waterfront. Technorati Tags: Troy Farlow

Quayle Republican challengers

Bearing Drift is reporting that there may be two Republican challengers to Senator Fred Quayle (R-13th): Delegate Chris Jones (R-76th) and 4th CD chair Wayne Ozmore. The previously announced Democratic challenger is Portsmouth Councilman Steve Heretick.

Farlow officially in HOD 96th race

Troy Farlow has officially entered the race for the House of Delegates seat in the 96th district, currently occupied by Melanie Rapp (R). Farlow filed the necessary paperwork on January 22. "I have talked to people all across the district," Farlow says, "from Norge and Toano to York and Tabb, and one thing is abundantly … Continue reading Farlow officially in HOD 96th race