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U.S. House of Representatives District 5 general election results on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: U.S. House of Representatives District 5 general election results on Nov. 8, 2022Incumbent Bob Good (R) and Josh Throneburg (D) are vying for Virginia's 5th congressional district the U.S. House of Representatives.
Cameron Webb tapped to join Biden administration’s COVID-19 Response Team
Read full article: Cameron Webb tapped to join Biden administration’s COVID-19 Response TeamDr. Cameron Webb, a Democrat who ran for the House seat in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, will be a member of the White House COVID-19 Response team. I’m so humbled by this appointment to join the White House at such a time as this. Looking forward to serving & working for an equitable COVID-19 rescue & recovery!” tweeted Webb, announcing his new position. https://t.co/j0LbXy5InJ — Dr. Cameron Webb (@DrCameronWebb) January 15, 2021The Biden-Harris Tranision team announced the new members of the response team on Friday, which includes the 37-year-old doctor. The individuals announced today will bolster the White House’s COVID-19 Response team and play important roles in carrying out our rescue plan and vaccination program.
‘This is a phony pandemic’: Bob Good speaks out against coronavirus restrictions
Read full article: ‘This is a phony pandemic’: Bob Good speaks out against coronavirus restrictionsROANOKE, Va. – “This looks like a group of people that gets that this is a phony pandemic. It’s not a pandemic.”That’s how soon-to-be Congressman Bob Good opened up his speech during Saturday’s Women for America First rally. After speaking against the pandemic on Saturday, Good took to Twitter on Sunday. While every death is tragic, and we all know friends or family who have been affected, we accept some risk to live in a free society. Those perpetuating & expanding these restrictions are threatening to continue them well into 2021 and perhaps beyond, with no promise of when it will end.
Republican Bob Good wins Virginia’s 5th Congressional District
Read full article: Republican Bob Good wins Virginia’s 5th Congressional DistrictROANOKE, Va. – Republican Bob Good is declaring victory and his challenger has conceded in one of the most competitive House races across the country. U.S. House - 5th District In 2018, Republican Denver Riggleman defeated Democrat Leslie Cockburn with 53.27% of the vote in this district. Good says he will represent the 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, defeating Democrat Cameron Webb. A central issue that has arisen in the fight for the 5th District seat has been surrounding support for law enforcement and defunding the police. Both Good and Webb agreed it was important to find ways to unite the 5th District and bounce back after the COVID-19 pandemic.
WATCH: Bob Good gives speech at headquarters in Lynchburg
Read full article: WATCH: Bob Good gives speech at headquarters in LynchburgCopyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. He is running against Democrat Cameron Webb. LYNCHBURG, Va. – Republican 5th congressional district candidate Bob Good spoke to a crowd in Lynchburg Tuesday night. If you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1554.
WATCH: Dr. Cameron Webb gives speech on election night
Read full article: WATCH: Dr. Cameron Webb gives speech on election nightDr. Cameron Webb, the Democratic candidate for the 5th congressional district, spoke on Tuesday night. Dr Webb Posted by Bryant Cameron Webb on Tuesday, November 3, 2020He is running against Republican candidate Bob Good. [Results by locality for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District race between Webb and Good]
Sen. Tim Kaine, Cameron Webb campaign in Southside Virginia as early voting ends
Read full article: Sen. Tim Kaine, Cameron Webb campaign in Southside Virginia as early voting endsEarly voting in Virginia ended on Saturday, and last-minute voters made their picks at the polls. Meanwhile, Sen. Tim Kaine and Democratic congressional candidate Cameron Webb made campaign stops across southside Virginia. “The eyes of the country are on this race,” said Webb, who is facing Republican Bob Good in Virginia’s 5th congressional district. Last-minute early voters in Danville said they were excited to cast their vote in the congressional race. “2020 has been a tough year, but I’m ready to get this vote out of the way,” said Albert Brandon, who voted for Webb.
UVA Center for Politics weighs in on the 5th district’s political ads
Read full article: UVA Center for Politics weighs in on the 5th district’s political adsROANOKE, Va – It’s considered one of the closest congressional races in the country, but experts with the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics says the ads for Virginia’s 5th congressional district could not be more different. Coleman says when it comes to republican Bob Good’s ad’s he takes a more traditional route. As for Democrat Cameron Webb, Coleman says he takes more of a moderate approach to appeal to voters who may traditionally vote Republican. Coleman says a majority of political ads come from organizations not related to the candidates. The Center for Politics has the 5th district race as a toss-up.
Results by locality for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District race between Webb and Good
Read full article: Results by locality for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District race between Webb and GoodDemocrat Cameron Webb and Republican Bob Good are running to represent Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. Currently, the district is represented by Denver Riggleman; however, the Republican lost in his party’s convention to Good. U.S. House - 5th District In 2018, Republican Denver Riggleman defeated Democrat Leslie Cockburn with 53.27% of the vote in this district. Interested in the results of other races? Use the picker:Find Race ResultsBelow is how each city and county in the 5th District voted this race:Get the latest Virginia Election news here
General Election Results for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District race between Cameron Webb and Bob Good
Read full article: General Election Results for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District race between Cameron Webb and Bob GoodDemocrat Cameron Webb and Republican Bob Good are each running to represent Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. Currently, the district is represented by Denver Riggleman; however, the Republican lost in his party’s convention to Good. U.S. House - 5th District In 2018, Republican Denver Riggleman defeated Democrat Leslie Cockburn with 53.27% of the vote in this district. Click here if you’d like to see a county-by-county breakdown of the votes in this raceInterested in the results of other races? Use the picker below:Find Race ResultsGet the latest Virginia Election news here
Cameron Webb presents himself as a moderate Democrat in Virginia’s 5th District race
Read full article: Cameron Webb presents himself as a moderate Democrat in Virginia’s 5th District raceCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Voters in the 5th district this year will choose a new representative no matter who wins. They’ll be choosing between conservative Republican Bob Good and Democrat Cameron Webb. Based in Charlottesville, Webb has been seeing patients — including COVID-19 patients — while balancing time for the campaign. And it didn’t get coverage for everybody and it didn’t bring down the cost,” Webb said. It’s not a matter of tension between blacks and whites it’s a matter of attention in our country about ensuring that promise of opportunity to everybody,” Webb said.
Bob Good is relying on the 5th District to remain red to punch his Congressional ticket
Read full article: Bob Good is relying on the 5th District to remain red to punch his Congressional ticketROANOKE, Va. – Voters in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District will fill an open seat after Republican Denver Riggleman was ousted in the primary by former Campbell County Supervisor Bob Good. Good is taking a hard-core conservative stance on the issues, hoping the right-leaning district will stay red on Election Day. Virginia’s 5th District is normally a safe seat for Republicans, but this time pundits are expecting a close race between Republican Bob Good, and Democrat Dr. Cameron Webb in the district that’s larger than the state of New Jersey. If there is a central issue that has arisen in the fight for the seat, it’s support for police. He’s counting on a huge turnout for the president with long coattails in the 5th District; otherwise, the Republicans may be counted out in a race they can normally count on to stay red.
Candidates Bob Good, Cameron Webb take part in first forum in race for Virginia’s 5th District
Read full article: Candidates Bob Good, Cameron Webb take part in first forum in race for Virginia’s 5th DistrictThe two men vying for Virginia’s 5th District Congressional seat met for the first time on the virtual stage on Wednesday. Cameron Webb, who is running as a Democrat, practices at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Bob Good, the Republican candidate and former Campbell County Supervisor said one of his top priorities is investing more money and resources into law enforcement agencies. Folks want to know that they are safe and if you’re not safe, nothing else matters, and that’s the number one priority that folks want,” 5th District Republican Candidate Bob Good said. While the two candidates have different opinions on most political matters, both agreed in finding ways to unite the 5th District and bounce back after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Race is on for Virginia’s 5th District as candidates discuss law enforcement, police reform
Read full article: Race is on for Virginia’s 5th District as candidates discuss law enforcement, police reformBEDFORD, Va – The race for the largest congressional district in Virginia is heating up between Cameron Webb and Bob Good. Tuesday marked the first of several ‘Good for Law Enforcement’ rallies planned by 5th District Republican candidate Bob Good held at the Bedford Courthouse. “I want to find ways to support our law enforcement officers those, again, who keep us safe. I’ve corrected that record far more times than he’s even said it, hopefully, so the fact of the matter is: I support law enforcement. Webb does hope to see ongoing conversations ensuring law enforcement agencies are using best practices.
Dr. Cameron Webb, 5th district candidate, meets with Danville voters
Read full article: Dr. Cameron Webb, 5th district candidate, meets with Danville votersOn Friday afternoon, 5th district Congressional candidate Dr. Cameron Webb spoke with voters in Southside. The Democrat held a meet-and-greet with leaders in Danville’s Dan Daniel Park and afterwards, spoke at the Danville Unity event. “This pandemic has hit a lot of places hard, it certainly has hit Danville hard. Mayor Jones is working hard, but folks still need some relief and that’s what I want to be a part of,” said Webb. The Democrat is up against Republican Bob Good for the 5th district.
Race for Virginias 5th Congressional District expected to be competitive in November
Read full article: Race for Virginias 5th Congressional District expected to be competitive in NovemberROANOKE, Va. Tuesday was a big election day in southwest Virginia as voters selected a Democratic candidate for the states 5th Congressional District. Dr. Cameron Webb won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House seat in Virginias 5th District, according to the Associated Press. Earlier this month, the states Republican party chose Bob Good to be the Republican nominee over incumbent Denver Riggleman. The Republican primary battle in the 5th District has made that a competitive race, which changes the dynamic of (Tuesdays) Democratic primary. Democratic primary voters now really have to look at who has the best chance to win in the fall, Lynch said.
Dr. Cameron Webb wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House seat in Virginias 5th District
Read full article: Dr. Cameron Webb wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House seat in Virginias 5th DistrictDr. Cameron Webb has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House seat in Virginias 5th District, according to the Associated Press. Webb will face Republican Bob Good in November. Earlier this month, Bob Good won the Republican convention in Lynchburg, defeating Rep. Denver Riggleman. According to Webbs campaign site, he was tapped by President Obama for the White House Fellowship. He also served on the White House Health Care Team and also worked on President Obamas My Brothers Keeper Initiative, where he helped tackle issues in education, workforce development and criminal justice reform.
Election results for US House Virginia 5th District Democratic Primary on June 23, 2020
Read full article: Election results for US House Virginia 5th District Democratic Primary on June 23, 2020ROANOKE, Va. – Four people are vying to represent Democrats on November’s ballot in the race for Virginia’s 5th US House District. Dr. Cameron Webb, Claire Russo, RD Huffstetler and John Lesinski are running to represent Democrats in a district that contains either all, or parts of 23 counties and cities in the state, stretching from Northern Virginia, all the way to the state border with North Carolina. Earlier this month, Bob Good won the Republican convention in Lynchburg, defeating Rep. Denver Riggleman. Good admits to missing an election filing deadline by a few days; however, he claims he was within the grace period so his name being on Novembers ballot should not be an issue. Here’s a breakdown of race results all 23 counties and cities that comprise the 5th District:Find more Virginia election results hereGet the latest election news here
Candidates set the stage for Virginia’s 5th District congressional Democratic primary
Read full article: Candidates set the stage for Virginia’s 5th District congressional Democratic primaryHENRY COUNTY, Va. – Four democrats will face off on June 23 in a primary for Virginia’s 5th congressional district. The winner will face Republican Bob Good in November’s general election. Policing and the fight for racial equality, broadband expansion to rural areas and health care top their list of importance. The candidates expect a smaller crowd at the polls due to more absentee ballot submissions in lieu of in-person voting. The Virginia Department of Elections expects to release an update polling location list next week.
It has been two years since deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville
Read full article: It has been two years since deadly white supremacist rally in CharlottesvilleCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Charlottesville commemorated a tragic anniversary during the weekend. It has been two years since the Unite The Right white supremacist rally took over the city and ultimately ended with counterprotester Heather Heyer dying when a white supremacist ran her down with his car. The street where Heyer died was blocked off to traffic and became a memorial to her with messages written in chalk. In response to the tragedy, Charlottesville community leaders organized Unity Days, a series of events through the weekend highlighting the good in Charlottesville. Sunday's event showcasing different community groups took place in Market Street Park, which contains the Robert E. Lee statue that initially attracted the white supremacist rally to Charlottesville.