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 …
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 …
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
House of Delegates Speaker says review likely to come on laws restricting gun ownership for the mentally ill.
House of Delegates Speaker William Howell, R-Stafford, told WTOP Connecticut has stricter gun laws than Virginia. "It goes way beyond gun control," Howell said, referring to the killings at Sandy Hook. Howell told WTOP he expects the 2013 General Assembly to review restrictions on gun ownership for the mentally ill and proposals for increased school security. The General Assembly meets for 30 days in odd-numbered years, with an option to extend annual sessions for a maximum of 30 days, according to the General Assembly website. This year's session begins on January 9. Related Stories on Gun Control and School Security: Letter to the Editor: Striving for What is Reasonable Letter to the Editor: Gun Legislation Virginia Educators Rebut …
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Republican primaries set for U.S. Senate race.
Northern Virginians head to the polls on Tuesday, June 12 to vote in Republican primaries for the U.S. Senate race in Virginia and the 11th congressional district. Here's who will appear on the ballot in Manassas Park. Republican Primary - Senate In the Senate Republican Party Primary, voters across the state will choose among George F. Allen, Jamie L. Radtke, R.G. "Bob" Marshall and E.W. Jackson. The winner will run against Democrat Tim Kaine. Some voting locations have changed. If you're unsure where to go to vote, you can plug in your address on the State Board of Elections website. FAQ Q: Where do I vote? A: Find your polling place at the State Board of Elections. Q: Am I registered to vote? A. Find out at the State Board of Elections…
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Former senator, governor hopes to recapture his old Senate seat.
With congressional primary elections scheduled next week, Patch is profiling each of the four Republican candidates running for the U.S. Senate, who will face each other on the ballot June 12. Former Senator and Gov. George Allen hopes to recapture the Senate seat he lost in 2006 to Democrat Jim Webb, who won the seat by less than 10,000 votes. Allen announced in January last year that he planned to run again. The next month, Webb announced his retirement from the Senate. Allen is up against three fellow Republicans vying for the seat: Jamie Radtke, Bob Marshall and E.W. Jackson. The winner of the primary will face Democrat former Gov. Tim Kaine in the general election. George Felix Allen, 60, began his political career in 1982, shortly …
Voters will decide Tuesday among four Republicans running for U.S. Senate.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
With congressional primary elections scheduled next week, Patch is profiling each of the four Republican candidates running for the U.S. Senate, who will face each other on the ballot June 12. Virginia House of Delegates member Bob Marshall, one of the most conservative voices in Richmond, is one of four Republicans running for the U.S. Senate. His name will appear on Tuesday's GOP primary ballot along with former Sen. George Allen, Bishop E.W. Jackson, Sr. and Jamie Radtke, former chairwoman of the Virginia Federation of Tea Party Patriots. This is his second attempt at running for the U.S. Senate. Marshall, 68, from Prince William County, is looking beyond Tuesday's primary and taking on former Gov. Tim Kaine, who is likely to be the …
Thursday, December 1, 2011
City Council broke bread and discussed issues pertinent to Manassas Park with state lawmakers during the city’s annual legislative dinner on Tuesday at the Manassas Park Community Center.
City Council broke bread and discussed issues pertinent to Manassas Park with state lawmakers during the city’s annual legislative dinner on Tuesday at the Manassas Park Community Center. Long-time Virginia Sen. Charles “Chuck” Colgan of the 29th district was in attendance along with Del. Bob Marshall R-13 who officially began representing Manassas Park after defeating Democratic candidate Carl Genthner in the November House of Delegates race. Marshall attended the legislative dinner for the first time because of this year’s redistricting. Manassas Park was represented by Del. Jackson Miller before the changes took place. Council created a list comprised of five legislative priorities to be considered when lawmakers reconvene in …
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Traffic on Route 28 tops the legislative agenda city council said it plans to present to Del. Bob Marshall and Sen. Charles Colgan.
Traffic on Route 28 tops the legislative agenda city council said it plans to present to Del. Bob Marshall and Sen. Charles Colgan—the two men who represent Manassas Park and portions of Manassas and Prince William County in the Virginia House and Senate, respectively. The body gave city staff direction on preparing the agenda a work session held during council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday. The document isn't yet finalized, but will be presented to Marshall and Colgan on Nov. 29. The agenda is comprised of issues that affect Manassas Park; it is these issues the governing body wants Marshall and Colgan to focus on when the General Assembly is in session in Richmond. Council members also created another list with topics the …
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Del. Bob Marshall won 60 percent of the votes in Prince William County but he only squeaked by his opponent in Manassas Park.
A major redistricting change in the 13th House of Delegates District resulted in a lot less voters on Tuesday night, but the results remained the same: a victory for Republican Del. Bob Marshall. Unlike in 2009, Loudoun County isn't a part of the 13th District. Only voters in Prince William County and Manassas Park could cast ballots in this race for 2011. Marshall won 59.57 percent of the votes compared to Democrat Carl Genthner's 40.31 percent. Only 10,081 of the 43,605 registered voters cast a ballot Tuesday night and 6,006 chose Marshall. The district was larger in 2009, when Marshall won 22,982 total votes against challenger John Bell, who got 10,122 votes. "Thank you to all my supporters who came out to vote today and all of the …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Here's who got the majority of the votes in Manassas Park.
Del. Bob Marshall-R claimed the majority of the votes in Manassas Park, defeating his opponent, Democratic Carl Genthner. Marshall received 665 votes or 54 percent of the 1,213 votes cast in the city, according to the Virginia State Board of Elections website. Genthner received 547 votes or 45 percent of the total number of votes in Manassas Park. Sen. Charles J. Colgan claimed the majority of the votes in Manassas Park with 51 percent. His Republican challenger Tom T. Gordy received 596, or 48 percent of the 1, 224 votes cast. Prince William County Sheriff Glen Hill also won the majority of the votes in Manassas Park, with 709 votes. Independent challenger Mike Messier received 437 votes or, 37 percent. There are 6,514 voters in …
Susana Vega
1:35 am on Friday, April 5, 2013
New to the area and reading up on this gentleman - I'm inclined to agree and ready to support an opponent in November, but no one is running? Disappointed Sellinger pulled out... more ›