Woodbridge, Va. –– While Esteban Garces knows the perils of the underprivileged in Alexandria, he says he’s listening to voters in his district to find out what the issues are in the Potomac Communities.
The Democrat vying for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates for the newly shifted 2nd District says transportation and home foreclosures top the list of concerns of residents in the district, which include portions of North Stafford and Woodbridge.
Woodbridge, Va. — After one false start, Esteban Graces will try again tonight to hold a campaign kickoff in Woodbridge.
The Democrat seeks the newly shifted 2nd House of Delegates seat encompassing portions of North Stafford and Woodbridge.
North Stafford — Virginia’s governor stopped in North Stafford on Thursday to stump for House of Delegates hopeful Mark Dudenhefer.
McDonnell touted the retired Marine’s leadership experience as well as his work as Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.
Congressman Robert Wittman (R-Va. 1) is taking stab at cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay, looking to implement techniques used in other states.
Legislation authored by the lawmaker won approval Wednesday from the House Committee on Natural Resources, clearing the way for the bill to be heard in the House.
By Marty van Duyne
For PotomacLocal.com
STAFFORD, Va. –– Commonwealth’s Attorney candidate Eric Olsen faced a chili crowd Sunday evening.
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell is scheduled to appear at noon Thursday at the Globe and Laurel Restaurant at 3987 Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) at Boswell’s Corner in North Stafford.
Dudenhefer, a Republican, is currently the Chairman of the Stafford Board of Supervisors and is vying to represent the newly shifted 2nd House District that includes portions of Woodbridge and North Stafford.
OCCOQUAN, Va. –– A Prince William County Supervisor who is running unopposed held a campaign kickoff Sunday.
Republican Mike May said he’s made progress on the Board of County Supervisors over the past four years, and noted his vision to make Lake Ridge a more pedestrian friendly.
Woodbridge, Va. –– Tito Muñoz , candidate for the Republication nomination for Virginia Senate in the 36th District, today launched a petition aimed at calling on members of Congress to resist raising the federal debt ceiling and increasing taxes.
Voters are asked to sign the petition at https://petition.votetito.com/, which will be sent to Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Jim Webb and the members of the Congressional delegation.
Former Delegate Jeff Frederick and candidate for the Virginia Senate raised $112,954.06* from 216* donations for the June 30th filing period, with a cash-on-hand of $90,370.61.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the rush of support we’ve received from across Northern Virginia for our campaign to end politics as usual in Virginia,” said Frederick. “The sheer number of people who made a financial contribution was all the more impressive given our late entry into this race due to the redistricting. I’m humbled by the grassroots support and the gaining momentum of our campaign as we continue to take our message directly to the voters of the 36th District.”
