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These 8 May Be Competitive
2023-09-11 20:20
Depending on what happens, six Hampton Roads house contests and two Senate contests may very well end up being competitive. DistrictDemocratRepublicanOtherVPAPRatingHD71Jessica AndersonA… Read More
On To November!
2018-06-14 03:33
The field is now set for the November general election of Virginia’s representatives in Congress. My thanks to all who stepped up and offered themselves to represent us. The top of the… Read More
Year Of The Woman?
2018-01-22 15:40
The energy of women – at every level – since November 2016 has been amazing. Making its way around the internet is the latest Time cover, which depicts a number of women elected… Read More
#GameOnVA
2017-06-16 15:43
With Tuesday’s primaries out of the way, the field is set for November’s elections. The statewide contests have received the bulk of the attention (well, two of the three) but we… Read More
2017-06-01 00:49
Slowly, but surely, I’m getting back in the swing of things. And my calendar is filling up A few things I have on my plate to participate in that may interested you: June 3 – p… Read More
2017-05-24 20:36
Last month, the YWCA South Hampton Roads honored 12 women from across Hampton Roads. According to the website: Women of Distinction are women from all walks of life in our community whose pr… Read More
Check Voter Registration TODAY
2017-05-22 14:10
The deadline to register to vote in the June 13th primary is TODAY, May 22. But “registration” doesn’t just include those voting for the first time. If you have moved recen… Read More
June 13th Primary Candidates
2017-05-15 21:13
In just under a month, Virginia voters will head to the polls to select party nominees for various offices. As has been the case in recent years, when you go to the polls, you’ll have… Read More
Like Drinking From A Firehose
2017-05-12 17:33
That’s what the last few months have felt like. It has been overwhelming. The sh!tshow that is the state of our national politics accounts for much of it. It is impossible to ignore th… Read More
ALERT: SB 1487 Action Needed Today
2017-01-23 15:47
If you’ve been following the saga of Norfolk Treasurer Anthony Burfoot, then you know that some serious change needs to be made to the laws in Virginia which allow him to stay in offic… Read More
On Being An Elector In 2016
2016-12-15 17:08
This has been an interesting year to be a member of the Electoral College. As with everything that I do, I spent a significant amount of time researching our role. Of course, had Hillary Cli… Read More
The Times, They Are A-changin’
2016-11-15 01:22
To say I was floored by the election results last week would be an understatement. Only in the last 24 hours have I truly been able to articulate why I am so devastated by Hillary Clinton&rs&hell…Read More
The State Of The Race
2016-10-11 21:22
It’s been really difficult to watch this election cycle. In all honesty, November 8 can’t get here soon enough. And that’s saying something, given how much of a political j… Read More
Catching Up
2016-09-19 22:42
It’s been a while since I posted anything about my columns in The Virginian-Pilot – mainly because it’s been a while since I wrote anything! I see the last post I did was i… Read More
Burfoot Is Toast
2016-09-16 15:24
The shocking indictment (pdf) and surprise guilty plea of Norfolk developer Ronnie Boone virtually guarantees that Anthony Burfoot, current Norfolk Treasurer and former council member, is go… Read More
A Day To Remember
2016-09-06 17:46
Rev. Charles Thomas Paige September 6 has been a bittersweet day for me for a very long time. My father, about whom I’ve written in the past (like here and here) died on September 6, 1… Read More
How Cool Is It …
2016-08-26 14:23
Senator Tim Kaine … to have the VP nominee from Virginia? I was peppered with questions about our very own Tim Kaine when I was in Philly for the Democratic National Convention. Havin… Read More
Norfolk Ward 1 Special Election TOMORROW
2016-08-22 14:39
If you live in Ward 1 in Norfolk (green area on attached map), there is a special election tomorrow, Tuesday, August 23. There will be just one name on the ballot – Martin Thomas, Jr… Read More
Firehouse Primary 77th HOD 8/16/16
2016-08-12 16:12
The Democratic candidate for House of Delegates district 77 will be chosen in a firehouse primary this Tuesday, August 16. The district is primarily located in Chesapeake (78% of the voters)… Read More
Rigell: No To Trump, Out Of RPVB
2016-08-09 15:41
Scott Rigell (R-VA02) made the news twice in the last few days by announcing his support for a candidate other than his party’s nominee and then resigning from the Republican Party of… Read More
Adopt-A-Student Needs Your Help!
2016-08-05 15:38
It’s that time of year again and the Adopt-A-Student program needs your help! From an email I received yesterday: We have already adopted 279 children for backpacks & school suppli… Read More
Nov 8 Special Elections In HOD 77, 93
2016-08-03 16:45
Gov McAuliffe has signed writs calling special elections on November 8th 2016 in HOD districts 77 and 93 pic.twitter.com/65dr6PtwL8 — Terry McAuliffe (@GovernorVA) August 2, 2016 As… Read More
DNC Convention Wrap Up
2016-08-02 17:10
Front of Virginia donkey It’s taken a few days for me to recover from the convention. It was an exhausting, sometimes frustrating, and exhilarating week. I was already in Philly when t… Read More
DNC Rules Committee Meeting
2016-07-24 17:22
As previously mentioned, I was appointed by the Hillary Clinton campaign to the DNC Rules Committee. Our meeting was yesterday – and what a meeting it was! I posted on my Facebook page… Read More
5th District: Spruill Wins
2016-07-16 13:01
Last Saturday, Democrats in the 5th Senate district participated in a firehouse primary to select the party’s nominee. Chesapeake Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr. was the winner, besting Norf… Read More
Important Local Primary Elections Tuesday
2016-06-11 20:33
Trying to get out from under the din of the presidential nominating contests is difficult but there are some pretty important elections in Hampton Roads next Tuesday, June 14.  In addit… Read More
2016-06-08 15:56
Hillary Clinton is the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party. Sorta feels like a good day to bust out these cuff links. pic.twitter.com/cyhYh7Qmwg — Mo Elleithee (@MoElleithee… Read More
Norfolk May 2016 Election: By The Numbers
2016-05-23 17:35
While it has been a while, I still think a look at the Norfolk election numbers is relevant, at least for future reference. I usually try my hand at predicting overall turnout as well as pre… Read More
2016-05-04 14:03
It was quite an interesting night across Hampton Roads!  While my election night focus was on Norfolk’s results, there were contests in other cities as well. Norfolk I’ll ha… Read More
2016-05-03 13:57
Norfolk voters have an opportunity today to remake council in a way that we have not seen in decades. We will choose three council members – one for each superward and the mayor &ndash&hell…Read More
Just Be Patient
2016-03-28 14:56
Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, of Vermont, speak during the CNN Democratic presidential debate Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) Like you… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
I’m not a fan of the “list” format that has taken the internet by storm but I have to admit, this USAToday list of memorable April Fools’ Day hoaxes is pretty good. H… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
A Quinnipiac poll released today has current U.S. Senator Mark Warner up 46% to 31% over presumed Republican nominee Ed Gillespie. Lots of talk about Warner being below 50% – and while… Read More
Not Making Waves
2016-01-08 16:02
Everyone who lives in Hampton Roads has witnessed cars driving though high water during floods. Most people know that salt water, or brackish water, can cause damage to your car. However, du… Read More
Norfolk Voter PhotoID Events
2015-08-12 12:10
The Norfolk Office of Elections is holding several Voter Photo ID events at locations across the city in the next couple of weeks. The free photo ID is for voting only and cannot be used for… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Back in June, I ran the numbers on the General Assembly contests. Let me refresh your memory: House of Delegates – Projected: 35 D, 64R, 1 Toss Up Senate of Virginia – Projected:… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
House of Delegates District 93 encompasses parts of the cities of Newport News and Williamsburg and the counties of James City and York. The inhabitants of the district are 65% white, 25% bl… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I keep hoping that I will find the time – and the mental space – to do some serious writing again. In the meantime, a few random thoughts: Confederate flags should be removed fro… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia will hold summits in Fairfax and Norfolk next month. Women of color are disproportionally impacted by anti-abortion, anti-women policies at both the state and natio… Read More

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