There are only a couple of primaries in Hampton Roads today: the one on the Southside in which Democratic Del. Algie Howell (90th) is being challenged by Rick James and on the Peninsula in which Republican Senator Tommy Norment is being challenged by Mark Frechette. In both cases, the winner of the primary will likely … Continue reading Hampton Roads primaries: 90th HoD, 3rd Senate
The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus sent out a press release this afternoon, reiterating their support of fellow member Algie Howell. The members will be canvassing with him this coming Saturday. The entire press release: VLBC SUPPORTS DELEGATE ALGIE HOWELL IN AUGUST 23 PRIMARY In June 2011, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus (VLBC) launched the “18 … Continue reading Va Legislative Black Caucus supports Howell in the 90th
Gary West, who ran in the 93rd oops! 94th two years ago, is a candidate for the now open seat. In a phone call, West says it appears he is the only candidate seeking the Democratic nomination. I had heard that former Commissioner of the Revenue Charles Crowson was considering a run but West told … Continue reading BREAKING: West: “I’m in”
In a surprise announcement this afternoon, the Fort Monroe Authority named Del. G. Glenn Oder as its next Executive Director. According to the press release from the governor's office, "Oder will resign from the House of Delegates effective August 31st." Oder was challenged by Gary West last cycle. I hope West decides to throw his … Continue reading Oder out – run, Gary, run!
On his Facebook page today, Republican Ben Loyola announced the opening of his campaign headquarters. Only one problem: the office isn't in the 6th Senate district! That bright green line separates the 6th from the 7th, at least according to the redistricting plan approved by the General Assembly. Loyola's office is at the yellow flag, … Continue reading Loyola’s campaign office is where?
Little has been written about the upcoming Democratic primary in the 90th House District here in Hampton Roads. Incumbent Algie Howell is facing a challenge from political newcomer Rick James. The newly redrawn 90th lost several precincts - four in Chesapeake and two in Norfolk - while picking up six in Virginia Beach and three … Continue reading 90th House District primary
So it seems the Democratic Party of Virginia has returned to its old ways of denying challengers to incumbents access to the party's voter file. This issue was supposedly resolved a few years ago, but has been resurrected for the current election cycle. I understand it was a vote at a recent Steering Committee meeting … Continue reading Un-democratic Democrats (updated)
George Reid, who has been the School Board member for District 4 for almost twenty years, has announced he is not running for re-election this fall in local elections. Reid, who has refused to answer any questions from me for well over two years, presided over the board as it's chair most recently, until an … Continue reading Cumberland School Board member declines to run for re-election
Ben Loyola won the Republican nomination in the 6th Senate District Saturday, defeating Dr. Joanne Lapetina. I "watched" the convention via Facebook and Twitter. From my view, it seemed that Lapetina was the better choice; Loyola seems intent to trying to paint Northam as a liberal. Ralph's my buddy, but he's no liberal. I guess … Continue reading 6th Senate: bipartisan support for Northam
Connie Brennan, long-time activist, school board member and Supervisor from Nelson County, has announced she will start a campaign on July 5th to become the Delegate for the vacant 59th District. She also ran for the same numbered district in 2007, although this year's redistricting changed a lot of districts, including the 59th. This is … Continue reading Nelson County’s Connie Brennan to run in 59th District
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