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
Category: Virginia
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
Another moderate retires
As NLS reported earlier today, Sen. John Chichester has announced his retirement. This comes on the heels of the earlier announcement of fellow moderate Republican Senator Russ Potts. Also choosing to step aside is Sen. Del. Vince Callahan. There is something to be said for people who garner the respect of members on both sides … Continue reading Another moderate retires
What if they held an election & nobody came to vote?
Bob Gibson of the Charlottesville Daily Progress points to the effect of redistricting on the races around the area. What if they put a lot of elections on the Nov. 6 ballot and few candidates came? Voter turnout, election coverage and incumbent worries would flag, suffer and diminish. As of today, it appears that most … Continue reading What if they held an election & nobody came to vote?
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
Protect our votes
Alice at GOTV has been keeping us up to date on the stuff going on surrounding the use of touchscreen voting machines. Wednesday, she alerted us to the statement issued by the Verifiable Voting Coalition of Virginia. Citizens groups are urging Virginia Governor Tim Kaine not to delay implementation of a recently-passed ban on the … Continue reading Protect our votes
Neither Clinton, Nor Obama
Yesterday's Virginian-Pilot reprinted an article by New York Times op-ed writer David Brooks with the above title. In it, Brooks lays out the case for New Mexico governor Bill Richardson. He is, after all, the most experienced person running for president. It seems I'm not the only one who thinks that Richardson may be the … Continue reading Neither Clinton, Nor Obama
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
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
