Jeremy McPike, democratic candidate for the 31st Virginia House District, seeks to unseat openly conservative Delegate Scott Lingamfelter in the upcoming 2013 General Election.
McPike’s campaign will focus on issues including transportation, education and health care. He currently serves as the Director of General Services for the City of Alexandria.
United States Senator Mark Warner has officially endorsed Jeremy McPike for the Virginia House of Delegates today.
“I know that Jeremy will go to Richmond and focus on the issues that are important to the people of the 31st district” said Senator Warner.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — All you politicos have been warned: Don’t put those colorful red, white, and blue campaign signs up on school property. The children don’t need to see them.
In a letter from Prince William County Public Schools today, we’re told campaign literature is banned from being distributed during the school day and at athletic events.
Today, Democratic candidate for Attorney General Mark Herring received the endorsement of the Northern Virginia Technology Council’s (NVTC) TechPAC, which represents the largest and most well-known technology businesses in Virginia. Among the reasons for their choice, NVTC TechPAC’s 27-member Board of Trustees cited Herring’s proven record of leadership and advocacy on technology-related issues in the General Assembly.
“I’m proud to receive NVTC TechPAC’s endorsement because our state’s innovation economy is key to sustaining economic growth and keeping Virginia competitive,” Herring said. “As the next Attorney General, I will build off my strong record of supporting business in Virginia and working in a bipartisan fashion to continue to be a strong advocate for Virginia’s burgeoning technology industry.”
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Valerie J. Setzer will carry the Democratic banner in the Falmouth District board of supervisors’ race this year.
The 35-year retiree of the Federal Aviation Administration takes the place on the ballot of former supervisor David R. Beiler, who needed to withdraw in August.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Michael Futrell is answering questions about the IRS as his campaign for the House of Delegates enters the final stretch.
The Woodbridge Democrat who seeks to unseat Stafford Republican Mark Dudenhefer for Virginia’s 2nd House District had the federal taxing agency strip his charitable 501(c)3 status for Futrell’s 3-year-old “Make the Future” organization, a group that focuses on youth sports and educational activities, because the organization has not filed statement of earnings since its incorporation — something that must be done each year, according to the IRS.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Congressman Gerry Connolly will host his annual Senior Issues Forum on Thursday at Westminster at Lake Ridge in Prince William County. Citizens interested in learning more about legislative matters and other issues concerning seniors and retirees are invited to attend.
Representatives from the AARP, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Social Security Administration, and the Federal Trade Commission will join Connolly on a panel at the forum. Congressman Connolly’s issues forum will run from 3 pm to 5 pm on Thursday, September 5, in Westminster’s Potomac Room at 12191 Clipper Drive in Woodbridge.
LAKE RIDGE, Va. — Delegate Richard Anderson will open his campaign headquarters in Lake Ridge on Wednesday.
The incumbent will be joined by Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va. 1, and Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, when they open their office at Dillingham Square next to Sun Trust Bank, according to a press release. The opening ceremony is open to the public and starts at 7 p.m.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Today, Delegate Scott Lingamfelter announced that the Virginia Police Benevolent Association (VBA) has endorsed his campaign for re-election representing the 31st District in the Virginia House of Delegates. The endorsement comes after an extensive candidate interview process conducted by members of the Prince William Chapter.
Responding to the endorsement, Delegate Lingamfelter stated, “The Police Benevolent Association is made up of the men and women who have taken the oath to protect and defend our community. We owe it to them to honor their service and I am proud to say that I have been a strong advocate for law enforcement officers over the course of my career in the Virginia House of Delegates. As I have done in the past, I will continue to fight for these men and women who selflessly dedicate their lives to keeping our families safe.”
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Delegate Richard L. Anderson (R-Prince William) will host a 51st House District Town Hall on Sequestration on August 27th at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Ridge Baptist Church in Woodbridge.
The event comes as Virginia is working to mitigate the effects of the federal sequestration on residents of Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.
