Several of the localities in Hampton Roads will have local elections this May. (For the 2010 list, see here.) The filing deadline is fast approaching. Candidates have until 7pm on March 4 to file their paperwork, including their petitions. (If that calendar is confusing to you, please note that few localities in Virginia allow for … Continue reading May elections: March 4 deadline
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Thursday. As you might be able to tell from the title, it's about the upcoming special election in the 100th House District, slated for next Tuesday, February 25. Compared to the expensive special election in the 6th, this race will be cheap. There simply isn't … Continue reading ICYMI: An old-fashioned race in the 100th
With the Republican convention last Saturday, we now have the candidates for the 100th House district. Willie Randall is the Democratic nominee, having won it in a firehouse primary a week ago. Randall is a retired military officer and served on the Northampton County Board of Supervisors. His Facebook page is here. Winning the Republican … Continue reading Race set in the 100th; Special election 2/25
With the election of Lynwood Lewis to the Senate, the 100th House seat becomes vacant. The special election to fill the seat has been set for February 25. The district encompasses the Eastern Shore and 7 precincts in Norfolk plus part of an 8th precinct. (Norfolk precincts: Part of Granby plus Ocean View School, Northside, … Continue reading 100th House special election 2/25
With yesterday's recount completed, Lynwood Lewis becomes the 20th Democrat in the Virginia Senate. The recount produced an additional two votes for Lewis, making his margin a whopping 11 votes: out of 20,403 votes cast, Lewis received 10,203, Republican Wayne Coleman 10,192, plus 8 write-in votes. Since this race started, I've often thought of the … Continue reading VA-06: It shouldn’t have been this close
While I know Democrats in the 33rd are quite happy with last night's results, those of us in the 6th are waiting with baited breath for ours. Lynwood Lewis was certified the winner by just 9 votes and I learned last night that the recount has been set for this Monday. According to an email … Continue reading Recount set in the 6th for Monday
First week of classes so I'm a bit buried. These are some of the stories that caught my eye: General Assembly. With the inauguration over, the GA is in full swing. Richmond Sunlight shows 2,163 bills have been filed. I've not had time to review them all, but some are dead because they are proposed … Continue reading Quick hits 01/16/14
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. The title references this: Norfolk voters in the 6th ceded the decision of who should represent us to voters in those three [Accomack, Northampton, and Mathews counties] localities. Combined, they accounted for about 53 percent of the votes cast Tuesday. Writing, as I typically do, … Continue reading ICYMI: A muted voice in Tuesday’s special election
Lynwood Lewis leads Wayne Coleman by just 22 votes after yesterday's special election in the 6th Senate. While I said on the radio last week that I expected a close race, I didn't expect it to be this close. In fact, my Election-eve calculations had Lewis winning 56% - 44%. Obviously, I need to spend … Continue reading Landslide Lyn
Today's the day! Yes, it's cold out there but if you live in the 6th Senate district, please go out and vote day. The 6th encompasses part of Norfolk, all of Accomack, Northampton and Mathews counties, and the Chesapeake Beach precinct in Virginia Beach. Vote at your regular polling place. If you are not sure … Continue reading Vote today 6th Senate
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