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Roanoke City Republican Committee chair weighs in on election
Read full article: Roanoke City Republican Committee chair weighs in on electionROANOKE, Va. โ The chair of the Roanoke City Republican Committee, Charlie Nave, said he is surprised and disappointed by the election. Nave said he trusts that election workers are following the law and counting all the votes accurately. He has a message for the Democrats that have been elected to lead Roanoke City. โStart listening to the people of Roanoke, all the people of Roanoke, even though [council members] represent only one party," said Nave. He added that he thinks Republicans could take over key races in Virginia in next yearโs election.
Virginia voters to decide future of redistricting with Amendment One vote on fall ballot
Read full article: Virginia voters to decide future of redistricting with Amendment One vote on fall ballotROANOKE, Va. โ This Fall, Virginia voters will not only be casting a presidential ballot at the polls but also voting on how leaders draw our political districts. But in the Roanoke Valley, some of our local politicians are crossing the aisle in the hopes youโll vote yes this fall. Virginiaโs political districts are drawn every ten years on the census by the General Assembly, typically favoring the party in power. โAnd one of the most impactful things that we do as legislators is draw lines and nearly every redistricting that comes through has some amount of litigation," Rasoul said. They would draw the lines and if they fail to get the General Assemblyโs approval, the state Supreme Court would decide.
โI am afraid that something bad is going to happenโ: Some activists nervous ahead of Mondayโs Lobby Day in Richmond
Read full article: โI am afraid that something bad is going to happenโ: Some activists nervous ahead of Mondayโs Lobby Day in RichmondROANOKE, Va. โ Tensions are looming ahead of a massive pro-gun rally in Richmond on Monday, sparking fear in gun control and gun rights advocates alike. โI am afraid that something bad is going to happen,โ said Charlie Nave, the chairman of the Roanoke City Republican Committee. โIf youโre going, youโre associated.โRoanoke City Republican Chairman Charlie Nave disagreed. Northamโs ban on weapons on Capitol grounds has caused hysteria and gun rights supporters are respectful, law-abiding citizens. "And thatโs not what I want.โโIโve been encouraging everyone I know thatโs going, to be on guard, to be careful, and to not be provoked," Nave said.