Saturday, May 18, 2013
Attorney general gets the nomination for governor.
Virginia Republican Party delegates officially nominated Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to run for governor at its state convention Saturday in Richmond. See: VA GOP Nominates Ken Cuccinelli for Governor's Race The full text of Cuccinelli’s speech runs below: I think you now have a better sense of why I’m one of the luckiest guys in Virginia. I want to thank my wife, Teiro - who is such a great advocate for me and our shared principles - and my children who have stood by me every step of the way. I also want to thank my mother and father for being here today and providing great examples for me over the years. Wherever you are from in Virginia, Teiro and I are thankful you are here and we are humbled by your support. With today being …
Cuccinelli formally received the nomination Saturday at the Virginia Republican Convention.
Virginia Republican Party delegates officially nominated Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to run for governor at its state convention Saturday in Richmond. Cuccinelli, 44, essentially locked down the Republican nomination in November 2012, when outgoing Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling announced he wouldn’t be seeking the nomination. Bolling cited party officials’ vote to change the nominating method from a primary election to a convention as the main reason for withdrawing his hat. "I see a Commonwealth where our people once again lead in liberty and opportunity," Cuccinelli said in his address. "Where striving to achieve is respected, even when we fall short, and it’s celebrated when we succeed. I see a Commonwealth where we restrain our debt so we …
Ken Cuccinelli is expected to accept the gubernatorial nomination Saturday at the Virginia Republican Convention in Richmond.
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is expected to formally accept the Republican nomination for Governor on Saturday morning, delivering a speech at the Virginia GOP's convention. More than 13,000 delegates are registered for the event. As the Republican candidate, Cuccinelli will face off against Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the Nov. 5 general election. The address is scheduled to begin around 10:45 a.m. Saturday. You can stream it live in the video above.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
The Republican Party in Virginia decided to have a primary in 2013, but later changed its mind.
Virginia’s Republican Party annual convention is set for May 17 and 18, and delegates from around the state will select nominees for Lt. Governor and Attorney General. GOP officials have gone back and forth in recent years on whether to host a convention or conduct an open primary. In 2011, GOP officials had decided to hold a primary in 2013, but a group of newly elected members of the Commonwealth's GOP central committee changed course in 2012 and switched to a closed convention. The switch to a convention saves local governments and the state money — primaries are paid for with state and local dollars, but convention costs come directly from the Virginia GOP’s funds. It was the announcement of plans for a 2013 convention that drove Lt. …
Monday, April 29, 2013
More than 500 inactive voters in Manassas Park were purged from the system by the Virginia State Board of Elections.
Some 518 names were purged from the registered voter list in Manassas Park by state election officials, Patricia Brendel, Manassas Park Voter Registrar, said this week. Virginia State Board of Elections officials performed a statewide voter purge or cancellation of inactive registered voters earlier this month. The process happens every two years. People who haven't voted in the past two federal elections are removed as registered voters, Brendel said. Have you been purged in Manassas Park? View the cancellation list on the city's website or the PDF on the right. Before being purged, voters are put on an inactive list when the address information the state board of elections has doesn't match U.S. Postal Service records, she said. Election…
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Republicans say a requirement for picture ID protects "sanctity" of the vote; Democrats argue the GOP is keeping certain voters away from the polls on purpose.
Virginia voters will need a photo ID when they're heading to the polls beginning in 2014 under new requirements signed into law by Gov. Bob McDonnell this week. Supporters argue that a voter registration card with no picture creates an opening for fraudulent voting. McDonnell spokesman Jeff Caldwell said in a statement to The Washington Post that the new law is about protecting "the sanctity of our democratic process.” Democratic leaders have challenged voter ID laws as a type of voter suppression. They note those without a photo ID are likely found among Democratic voters, particularly seniors and college students. The new law will need approval by the U.S. Justice Department, a requirement for any voting changes in most Southern states …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Donna Sellinger of Gainesville announced on March 13 that she was running against Bob Marshall for his 13th District House of Delegates seat. A week later, she announced she was no longer running.
Exactly one week after announcing she was running for the 13th District Virginia House of Delegates seat, Donna Sellinger announced she was pulling out of the race completely. “For personal reasons, I have decided that I will no longer be seeking election to the House of Delegates,” Sellinger said in a statement released Wednesday evening by her press secretary, Liz Merrow. Sellinger was running against incumbent veteran Republican Del. Bob Marshall. The 13th District covers Manassas Park and select areas of Prince William County such as Gainesville, where Sellinger lives. What do you think about Sellinger's decision? Tell us in the comments below. “A great deal of consideration has gone into this choice, and I would like to thank my …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Does the commonwealth need another name on the ballot?
Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling took himself out of Virginia's race for governor last week, leaving, at least for now, what's shaping up to be a two-person race. The choice for the Old Dominion's next governor, seven months before Election Day, seems to have boiled down to presumptive Republican nominee Ken Cuccinelli, the state's socially conservative attorney general, against likely Democratic nominee Terry McAuliffe, the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee and a McLean businessman. The Republican Party of Virginia will hold its convention on May 17 and 18 in Richmond to formally select its nominee. Democrats go to the polls on June 11 to cast their ballots in several races, including governor and lieutenant governor. …
Friday, March 15, 2013
Donna Sellinger is running for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates.
If you're going What: Sellinger for Delegate Campaign Kick Off Event When: 3 p.m. Where: Clubhouse, Virginia Oaks Golf Club, 7950 Virginia Oaks Dr., Gainesville Info: sellinger4delegate.com/ Gainesville resident Donna Sellinger is hoping to leave semi-retirement behind to represent the people of Manassas Park and Gainesville. Sellinger announced Wednesday that she is running against incumbent Republican Bob Marshall to represent the 13th district in the Virginia House of Delegates. Delegate seats are up for grabs every two years; the election is in November and the term begins in January. Sellinger, a Democrat, said Thursday that she intends to file with the Virginia State Board of Elections this week. “I wanted to run because I saw a …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Delegate said he plans to run for re-election, already getting opposition.
Longtime Virginia Del. Bob Marshall said he is running again for his position in November as a likely opponent emerges, Donna Sellinger of Gainesville. “Anybody who wants to can run,” said Marshall, a conservative Republican who represents the 13th District which includes Manassas Park and parts of Prince William County. He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1991 and began serving his current area after redistricting in 2010. Sellinger, a former teacher and retired active duty Army Reservist, announced on her website Wednesday that she would run for the seat as a Democrat. In a Thursday interview, Sellinger said she plans to officially file with the Virginia State Board of Elections this week. Marshall said he doesn’t know …
william taylor
3:38 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013
"That's why the Washington Post called him a "Washington insider and a Virginia outsider." So for Virginians who think Washington works well, they have a candidate in this race. And the Virginians who don't think Washington works well, also have a candidate in this race." Just about says it all about McAuliffe. more ›