Tag: virginia
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Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources Matthew Strickler resigns
Matthew Strickler resigned from his position as Virginia’s Secretary of Natural Resources in September 2021. The press release announcing Strickler’s departure stated he was leaving to pursue “new opportunities where he will continue his excellent work of protecting our nation’s resources.” Governor Ralph Northam (D) appointed Ann Jennings, Virginia’s deputy secretary of Natural and Historic…
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With early voting underway, Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial candidates share stances on economy, other issues
Hala Ayala (D) and Winsome Sears (R) are running in the general election for lieutenant governor of Virginia on Nov. 2, 2021. Early voting began in Virginia on Sept.17 and will continue on weekdays through Oct. 29 as well as on two Saturdays, Oct.23 and 30. The incumbent lieutenant governor, Justin Fairfax (D), ran for…
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Loudoun County Circuit Court judge recuses himself, delays recall hearing
A hearing on a recall petition seeking to remove Beth Barts from her position as the Leesburg District representative on the Loudoun County Public Schools school board in Virginia was delayed after Loudoun County Circuit Court Judge Stephen E. Sincavage recused himself. The hearing, initially scheduled for Sept. 13, was delayed until Sept. 15. In…
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Eight state legislative incumbents—3.9% of those seeking re-election—lost in contested primaries
Eight state legislative incumbents—five Democrats and three Republicans— lost in primaries in 2022, representing 3.9% of all incumbents who filed for re-election and 20% of all incumbents who faced contested primaries. This was an average number of incumbents defeated in primaries compared to the five odd-year election cycles before it. Sixteen incumbents lost primaries in…
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Three candidates answer Ballotpedia’s survey in Virginia governor’s race
Virginia voters will elect a new governor this November. Incumbent Gov. Ralph Northam (D) is term-limited, leaving the seat open. Three candidates—Terry McAuliffe (D), Glenn Youngkin (R), and Princess Blanding (Liberation)—will appear on the general election ballot. A fourth, Paul Davis (I), is running as a write-in candidate. Youngkin, Blanding, and Davis have all completed…
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Hearing on Loudoun County school board recall effort scheduled for Sept. 13
Supporters of an effort to recall Beth Barts from her position as the Leesburg District representative on the Loudoun County Public Schools school board in Virginia submitted petition signatures on Aug. 25. The hearing on those petitions has been scheduled for Sept. 13. In Virginia, recall efforts are determined in circuit court rather than at…
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Seven new judges join the Virginia Court of Appeals
Seven new judges joined the Virginia Court of Appeals on Sept. 1. The Virginia General Assembly elected eight judges to the court on Aug. 10, 2021. The eighth judge, Dominique Callins, will take office on Nov. 1, 2021, following the retirement of Judge William Petty. Established in 1985, the Virginia Court of Appeals was originally…
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Campaign finance update: Top fundraisers in Virginia
Campaign finance requirements govern the raising and spending of money for political campaigns. While not the only factor in an election’s outcome, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages, such as the ability to boost name recognition and promote a message. In addition, fundraising can indicate enthusiasm for candidates and parties. This article lists…
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Major party competition reaches a decade-high in the 2021 state legislative elections
The percentage of state legislative seats being contested by both major parties in 2021 is higher than at any point in the past decade, according to a Ballotpedia analysis of candidate filings. Of the 220 seats up for election in New Jersey and Virginia, 93% are set to feature a Democrat versus a Republican on…
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Petition to recall Virginia school board member dismissed in court
Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Richard Gardiner on Aug. 20 granted a motion to dismiss a recall petition against Fairfax County Public Schools school board member Elaine Tholen, ending the recall effort against her. The petition against Tholen, the board’s Dranesville District representative, was initially deemed sufficient on July 23 to go to a court…