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Delegate asks VSP to assist in investigation of Roanoke teen’s death at Myrtle Beach
Read full article: Delegate asks VSP to assist in investigation of Roanoke teen’s death at Myrtle BeachVirginia House of Delegates member Sam Rasoul has asked the Virginia State Police to assist South Carolina authorities in the ongoing investigation of the Jakolbi Taylor murder case.
State lawmakers meeting this week about changes to the Virginia military tuition program
Read full article: State lawmakers meeting this week about changes to the Virginia military tuition programVirginia lawmakers are slated to meet later this week to discuss possibly repealing changes made to the state’s military tuition program.
Bill to allow localities to hold referendum on sales tax increase for schools passes House vote
Read full article: Bill to allow localities to hold referendum on sales tax increase for schools passes House voteSchool funding has become a topic of conversation over the years and one local legislator is trying to help some of the shortfalls.
GOP’s David Owen wins Virginia legislative race over Democratic opponent who livestreamed sex videos
Read full article: GOP’s David Owen wins Virginia legislative race over Democratic opponent who livestreamed sex videosRepublican businessman David Owen has won election to Virginia’s House of Delegates against Democratic opponent Susanna Gibson.
Republican leads over Democrat whose House of Delegates race became embroiled in sex scandal
Read full article: Republican leads over Democrat whose House of Delegates race became embroiled in sex scandalRepublican David Owen held a narrow lead over Democrat Susanna Gibson in a Virginia House of Delegates race that drew attention after revelations that Gibson engaged in sex acts with her husband on a pornographic website, but the margin left the race too early to call.
4 Virginia legislative candidates, including ex-congressman, are accused of violence against women
Read full article: 4 Virginia legislative candidates, including ex-congressman, are accused of violence against womenFormer Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Garrett is among four male candidates to run for state legislative seats in Virginia this year who've been accused of physical violence against women.
Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 36 on November 7, 2023
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 36 on November 7, 2023The 2023 general election will be held on November 7. You can find the results for the Virginia House of Delegates District 36 race here.
Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 37 on November 7, 2023
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 37 on November 7, 2023The 2023 general election will be held on November 7. You can find the results for the Virginia House of Delegates District 37 race here.
Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 40 on November 7, 2023
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 40 on November 7, 2023Misty Dawn Vickers (D) and Joseph P. “Joe” McNamara (R) are vying for the Virginia House of Delegates District 40 seat in this year’s Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023.
Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 41 on November 7, 2023
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 41 on November 7, 2023Lillian V. Franklin (D) and J. Christian “Chris” Obenshain (R) are vying for the Virginia House of Delegates District 41 seat in this year’s Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023.
Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 43 on November 7, 2023
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 43 on November 7, 2023The 2023 general election will be held on November 7. You can find the results for the Virginia House of Delegates District 43 race here.
Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 47 on November 7, 2023
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 47 on November 7, 2023Patricia Lynn Quesenberry (D), Jacob C. Frogel (I), and Wren M. Williams (R) are vying for the Virginia House of Delegates District 47 seat in this year’s Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023.
Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 50 on November 7, 2023
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 50 on November 7, 2023The 2023 general election will be held on November 7. You can find the results for the Virginia House of Delegates District 50 race here.
Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 51 on November 7, 2023
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 51 on November 7, 2023Kimberly A. Moran (D), C. Matt Fariss (I), and Eric R. Zehr (R) are vying for the Virginia House of Delegates District 51 seat in this year’s Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023.
Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 53 on November 7, 2023
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 53 on November 7, 2023The 2023 general election will be held on November 7. You can find the results for the Virginia House of Delegates District 53 race here.
Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 52 on November 7, 2023
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 52 on November 7, 2023Jennifer K. Woofter (D) and Wendell S. Walker (R) are vying for the Virginia House of Delegates District 52 seat in this year’s Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023.
Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 55 on November 7, 2023
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 55 on November 7, 2023Amy J. Laufer (D) and Steve D. Harvey (R) are vying for the Virginia House of Delegates District 55 seat in this year’s Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023.
Virginia Primary Election results for Senate District 4 on June 20, 2023
Read full article: Virginia Primary Election results for Senate District 4 on June 20, 2023DeAnthonty L. “D.A.” Pierce (D), P. A. “Trish” White-Boyd (D), and Luke W. Priddy (D) are vying for the Virginia House of Delegates District 11 seat in this year’s Primary Election on June 20, 2023.
Primary Election results for Virginia House of Delegates District 47 on June 20, 2023
Read full article: Primary Election results for Virginia House of Delegates District 47 on June 20, 2023If you’re interested in finding results for the Virginia House of Delegates District 47 race, you can do so here.
House of Delegates 2023 primary results for Southwest, Central Virginia
Read full article: House of Delegates 2023 primary results for Southwest, Central VirginiaAcross Southwest and Central Virginia, people are voting in three contested primary races for a chance to vie for a seat in the House of Delegates this upcoming November.
Two recounts appear likely in tight Virginia House races
Read full article: Two recounts appear likely in tight Virginia House racesDays after Democrats conceded control of the Virginia House of Delegates to Republicans, Democrats have walked back that concession since two races appear headed for recounts.
Republican Jason Ballard reacts to winning the 12th District race against incumbent Chris Hurst
Read full article: Republican Jason Ballard reacts to winning the 12th District race against incumbent Chris HurstJason Ballard looking forward to heading to Richmond to represent parts of the New River Valley
Virginia House of Delegates District 59 general election results on Nov. 2, 2021
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates District 59 general election results on Nov. 2, 2021Ben Moses (D), Matt Fariss (R), and Louis Scicli (Independent) are vying for the Virginia House of Delegates District 59 seat.
Virginia House of Delegates District 22 general election results on Nov. 2, 2021
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates District 22 general election results on Nov. 2, 2021Greg Eaton (D), Kathy Byron (R), and Sarah Jerose (Libertarian) are vying for the seat in the Virginia House of Delegates District 22 race.
Virginia House of Delegates District 19 general election results on Nov. 2, 2021
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates District 19 general election results on Nov. 2, 2021Wendy Rowden (D),Terry Austin (R), Dean Davison (Libertarian) and are vying for the seat in the Virginia House of Delegates District 19 race.
‘I will not be intimidated’ says House of Delegates candidate charged with misdemeanors in Franklin County
Read full article: ‘I will not be intimidated’ says House of Delegates candidate charged with misdemeanors in Franklin CountyThe Democratic nominee for 9th District of the Virginia House of Delegates is speaking out against recent criminal charges filed against her.
Virginia lawmakers convene in person for special session
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers convene in person for special sessionThe entire General Assembly returned to the state Capitol for the first time in over a year Monday, kicking off a short special session to elect judges and adjust the state budget to account for billions of dollars in federal coronavirus relief money.
Montgomery County Supervisor Sherri Blevins announces bid for 7th House District seat
Read full article: Montgomery County Supervisor Sherri Blevins announces bid for 7th House District seatMONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – Current Montgomery County Supervisor Sherri Blevins has announced that she is seeking the Republican nomination for the 7th House District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. Blevins said that she was saddened that the current 7th House District Delegate, Nick Rush, is not seeking re-election and added that his leadership helped her serve on the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors. Her first term as the Montgomery County Supervisor for District B began in 2019. If elected, she aspires to “protect conservative values” and make the New River Valley an ideal place to live. You can read her full statement below:
Virginia Del. Nick Rush to not seek re-election
Read full article: Virginia Del. Nick Rush to not seek re-electionNick Rush announced on Wednesday morning that he is not seeking re-election in the Virginia House of Delegates. Rush has represented the 7th House District, which covers the New River Valley, since he was first elected in November of 2011. “It has been a true honor and incredible privilege to have served in the General Assembly for the past 10 years and I will forever be humbled by the trust placed in me to carry out the people’s work,” Rush wrote on Facebook. Throughout his tenure, he proposed legislation that established the Tech Talent Investment Program, assisted with the Jefferson College of Health Sciences merger and more. Read Rush’s full statement below:
Rep. Ben Cline says he’ll object the Electoral College certification process
Read full article: Rep. Ben Cline says he’ll object the Electoral College certification processCongressman Ben Cline announced Tuesday that he will support objections to the Electoral College certification process on Wednesday. Cline, who represents Virginia’s 6th Congressional District, joins other congressmen planning to reject Joe Biden’s Electoral College win. In addition, the state Legislatures have enacted laws with detailed election rules and procedures by which voters are to choose their presidential electors. Our founders set up a system of, by, and for the people that placed the state Legislatures at its very heart, and that heart still beats strongly today. Virginia’s 6th Congressional District, which contains all of Amherst County, Augusta County, Bath County, Botetourt County, Highland County, Page County, Rockbridge Couty, Rockingham County, Shenandoah County, Warren County, Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Lynchburg, Roanoke, Staunton, Waynesboro and parts of Bedford and Roanoke counties.
Virginia House approves sweeping package of police reforms
Read full article: Virginia House approves sweeping package of police reformsThe Virginia House of Delegates approved a sweeping package of police reform bills Friday that Democrats said would make it easier to reign in officers who abuse their authority but Republicans said would hamstring police and make their jobs more dangerous. Banning every use of a no-knock warrant will end in more dead police and more dead suspects, said House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert. The House narrowly rejected a bill aimed at making it easier to sue police officers for misconduct. Among the legislation approved by the House are bills that would:-Ban sexual relations between officers and people they arrest. -Mandate the duty of a police officer to report the misconduct of another officer.
Virginia House passes bill to gradually increase minimum wage to $15/hour
Read full article: Virginia House passes bill to gradually increase minimum wage to $15/hourRICHMOND, Va. – An increase to the minimum wage in Virginia is looking more and more likely. The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill Tuesday that would raise minimum wage nearly $2 this year to $10 per hour. Republicans representing our area echo small business owners’ concerns that a change in minimum wage could hurt them. Also on Tuesday, the Senate passed a version of this bill in which the minimum wage growth rate would vary by region, depending on median income. Changes to this bill have minimum wage increasing more quickly than when lawmakers first proposed it.
Virginia House passes bill capping insulin insurance co-pays at $30
Read full article: Virginia House passes bill capping insulin insurance co-pays at $30RICHMOND, Va. – Those living with diabetes may soon be able to pay less for needed insulin if a Virginia bill become a law. On Monday, House Bill 66, which would limit the insurance copay for insulin at $30 for a 30-day supply, passed in the Virginia House of Delegates. He represents part of Prince William County, as well as all of the city of Manassas. JDRF Greater Blue Ridge is one of the organizations that that voiced its support for the bill, posting to Facebook after the bill’s passage in the House. Breaking News: HB66 has PASSED THE HOUSE!
General Election Results for Virginia House of Delegates races on Nov. 5, 2019
Read full article: General Election Results for Virginia House of Delegates races on Nov. 5, 2019General Election results for Virginia House of Delegates races on Nov. 5, 2019. Below are the results from those races:Find more Virginia General Election results hereGet the latest Virginia Election news hereCopyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.