Politics

Ayala, Carroll Foy competing in bitter Virginia Senate contest

By Uriah Kiser
Ayala / Carroll Foy

Washington Post: “The last time former Virginia delegates Jennifer Carroll Foy and Hala S. Ayala campaigned, both were chasing history before each ultimately fell short.”

“Carroll Foy sought unsuccessfully in 2021 to become the first African American woman to be elected governor of any state. Ayala — who identifies as Afro-Latina, Lebanese and Irish — aimed to be the first woman of color to hold a statewide office in Virginia during her unsuccessful run for lieutenant governor that same year. In Virginia, candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run separately, not on a traditional two-person ticket.”

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Mitchell seeks GOP nomination for Stafford Treasurer; focused on customer service

By Uriah Kiser

Heather Mitchell is seeking the GOP nomination for Stafford County Treasurer.

Mitchell already works in the treasurer’s office as a chief deputy to outgoing treasurer Laura Rudy, who chose not to run for re-election after serving since 2008. Rudy endorsed Mitchell when she announced her retirement in December 2022.

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Woolf supports school choice, more support for law enforcement

By Uriah Kiser

Bill Woolf is running for the GOP nomination to represent the new Virginia Senate 30th District in western Prince William County.

Woolf has worked in the US. Department of Justice, where he served as the director of Human Trafficking programs and later acting director at the Office for Victims of Crime. He also served as a special advisor to the White House for human trafficking and child exploitation.

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Little praises TJ admissions changes, calls for higher pay, culture change in law enforcement

By Uriah Kiser

Makya Little, 41, is running in a June 20 Primary Election to be the Democrat nominated by her party to run for the newly-created 19th District Virginia House of Delegates seat. The seat has no incumbent. Little has two Primary opponents, Natalie Shorter, and Rozia Henson.

The district leans strongly toward Democrats and includes a portion of Woodbridge in Prince William County and a portion of southern Fairfax County. Find your polling place.

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Strickland vows to restrict public drag show performances, boot CRT from schools, fight for more transportation funding

By Uriah Kiser

Editors note: This is the latest in a series of articles featuring candidates running in Virignia’s June 20, 2023, Primary Election.

Matt Strickland, 39, is running for the GOP nomination in Virginia’s 27th Senate District, including portions of Spotsylvania, Stafford counties, and Fredericksburg.

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Prince William School Board candidate previously arrested for weapons, DWI

By Local News
[Photo: Blake campaign website]

“Tracy Blake, a 46-year-old candidate for the Neabsco District School Board seat this fall, faced a number of legal challenges between 2006 and 2011, Prince William County Circuit Court records show, ultimately landing Blake in jail with a one-year sentence. Blake’s arrest record began circulating on several schools-related Facebook groups over the weekend.”

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Opinion: We need a new vision. We need Jeanine Lawson Board of County Supervisors Chair

By Letters to the Editor
[Photo: Markus Winkler/Unsplash]

I am writing to encourage my friends and neighbors in Prince William County residents to elect Jeanine Lawson for Chair of the Board of Supervisors.

I was fortunate to serve with Jeanine on the Board of Supervisors when our terms overlapped from late 2014 to early 2016. During our brief service together, I was able to observe Jeanine’s leadership firsthand. I was always impressed with her preparation and passion for the citizens of our county.

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El DeBarge, ‘Rhythm of the Night’ singer, to perform at political fundraiser in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser
Alamo draft house Woodbridge.

Makya Little for Delegate: “On Monday, June 19, 2023—also known as Juneteenth—Little’s campaign will host their final pre-primary fundraiser featuring a performance by DeBarge. Working to create opportunities for community members, the campaign has also selected two local bands—TurnUpDeAnte & Co. and Izis la Enderma de la Salsa—to open for DeBarge at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Woodbridge that evening.”

“Eldra “El” Patrick DeBarge—an American singer, songwriter, and musician—was the focal point and primary lead singer of the family group DeBarge [during the 19880s]. Popular songs led by El DeBarge include “Stay with Me,” “All This Love,” and “Rhythm of the Night.”

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Well-known incumbents vying for Democratic nomination in Virginia’s 29th Senate District

By Local News
McPike

Insidenova: “Prince William County will be the center of one of the most-watched primary races in this year’s General Assembly elections, as two incumbents seek the Democratic nomination in the 29th State Senate District.”

“Voting began May 5 in the race between Sen. Jeremy McPike, who currently holds the seat, and Del. Elizabeth Guzman, D-31st. Redistricting maps approved in late 2021 moved Guzman into a House district with Del. Luke Torian, so she decided to run for Senate instead.”

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Senate Democrats turn on Biden’s student loan forgiveness

By Uriah Kiser
Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) walks with Fredericksburg Mayor Katherine Greenlaw (left) on the newly refurbished Chatham Bridge. [Photo: Rick Horner]

Biden’s order would cancel up to $10,000 for qualifying borrowers and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. Biden ordered the debt cancellation via the Department of Education last year, but it is now under review by the U.S. Supreme Court after a legal challenge.

“The Congressional Joint Resolution of Disapproval passed Thursday and received Democratic support from Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Jon Tester of Montana, as well as Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, who now identifies as Independent. Two other Democrats, Sens. Mark Warner of Virginia and Michael Bennet of Colorado, did not vote.”

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