Tag: elections

These 8 may be competitive

Depending on what happens, six Hampton Roads house contests and two Senate contests may very well end up being competitive. DistrictDemocratRepublicanOtherVPAPRatingHD71Jessica AndersonAmanda Batten*Lean RHD84Nadarius ClarkMichael DillenderLean DHD89Karen JenkinsBaxter EnnisCompHD93Jackie Glass*John SitkaStrong DHD94Phil HernandezAndy PittmanLean DHD96Kelly Fowler*Mike KarslakeNicholas Olenik (I)Lean DSD17Clint JenkinsEmily BrewerCompSD21Angelia Williams GravesGiovanni Dolmo (I)Strong D* = incumbent Here's why: HD71. The demographics of … Continue reading These 8 may be competitive →

Three competitive contests in Hampton Roads

I mentioned last week that there are three contests in Hampton Roads that I think are competitive*: HD97, SD 22, and SD24. Let's take a closer look at each of these. House District 97 This Virginia Beach contest pits Republican incumbent Karen Greenhalgh against Democrat Michael Feggans. This is a district is rated by VPAP … Continue reading Three competitive contests in Hampton Roads →

A quick look at General Assembly races in Hampton Roads

Yes, it has been a long time since I last posted and while a lot of things have changed, my interest in politics has not changed. All Politics is still Local! All 140 seats in the Virginia General Assembly - 100 in the House of Delegates and 40 in the Senate - are up for … Continue reading A quick look at General Assembly races in Hampton Roads →

Candidates’ list: Hampton

On May 1, voters in Hampton will elect three members to City Council and the Mayor. Hampton's council is made up of 6 at large City Council Members and one separately elected mayor.  Hampton also has a School Board election. The School Board employs a ward system with the exception of one at large seat. Three districts … Continue reading Candidates’ list: Hampton →

Candidates’ list: Newport News

On May 1, voters in Newport News will elect three members to city council. Newport News employs a ward system.  Newport News also has a school board race. Three districts are up for election. City Council Candidates are: North District Robert Coleman Marvin Harris Central District Pat Woodbury * South District Victor Albea Bekura Shabazz … Continue reading Candidates’ list: Newport News →