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2 Prince William delegates enter crowded race for Virginia Lt. Governor

Published November 24, 2020 at 10:14PM

Hala Ayala and Elizabeth Guzmán, two delegates who represent Prince William County, have formally announced a run for lieutenant governor. If successful, Ayala or Guzmán would become the first Latina to serve in the role.

The delegates were among the first Latina representatives elected to the state legislature during the wave of Democratic victories in 2017. Ayala and Guzmán ran for office to provide diversity in state government that more accurately represents the population in Prince William County where a quarter of residents are Latino; almost 25% are Black and nearly 10% are Asian, according to the U.S. Census.

Cox announces his campaign to be Virginia’s next governor

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 17, 2020 at 6:09PM

Cox [Facebook]

Kirk Cox today announced his bid to be the next Governor of Virginia. He is the second high-profile Republican to enter the race, following Senator Amanda Chase’s (R, Colonial Heights) announcement earlier this year.

Cox announced his bid in a press release.

Wittman urges Pelosi to pass new coronavirus relief bill

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 17, 2020 at 4:49PM | Updated November 17, 2020 at 5:12PM

Congressman Rob Wittman (R, VA-1) today sent the below letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting swift and bipartisan action on additional coronavirus relief legislation to assist small businesses, individuals, and families during the recovery process from the coronavirus pandemic.

This marks the second time Rep. Wittman has written Pelosi directly demanding action on a truly bipartisan relief bill.

Prince William Democrats have their eyes on statewide offices

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 16, 2020 at 11:25AM | Updated November 17, 2020 at 5:35PM

Carter [Facebook]

A Tweet shared over the weekend by a Richmond political reporter Brandon Jarvis hints at the possibility of Delegate Lee Carter — the only self-described Democratic Socialist to hold elected office in Virginia — running for governor.

Cater, who was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2017 to represent who represents the Bristow area of Prince William County, as well as Manassas, has seen his share of ups and downs this year, being pepper-sprayed during a standoff with police outside Manassas in May, and having none of his bills — one which would have put police officers in jail for six months, or fining them $1,000, for not properly displaying a badge un during a record 12-week special session of the General Assembly that concluded this month.

Manassas City Council race likely headed to recount

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2020 at 5:46PM

Lovejoy

Councilman Ian Lovejoy is now shy of 75 votes of holding onto his seat on the Manassas City Council, and a recount is likely.

When the polls closed on Election Day, poll workers failed to add together the vote totals from the two optical scanning voting machines used at the city’s Metz Precinct. When the numbers were added together the next morning, Lovejoy (R) picked up 100 more votes putting his race into recount territory.

Interview: Theresa Coates Ellis for Manassas Mayor

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 2, 2020 at 4:04PM | Updated November 2, 2020 at 8:47PM

Voters in Manassas will head to the polls tomorrow to vote for a slew of candidates, and one of them is for city mayor.

Theresa Coates Ellis is the Republican candidate for mayor. She’s been on the City Council since 2018, and she hopes to succeed Hal Parrish II, whose been mayor since 2008 and a member of the City Council since 1993.

Interview: Lynn Forkell Greene for Manassas City Council

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 28, 2020 at 4:36PM | Updated October 29, 2020 at 8:59AM

Greene is one of three Republicans who are seeking three open seats on the City Council this election cycle.

This is her second bid at a seat on the City Council. Last year, she ran during a Special Election after Ken Elston vacated his seat.

Coates Ellis says Manassas residents need lower tax rates, Route 28 bypass

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 27, 2020 at 12:31PM | Updated October 27, 2020 at 7:39PM

Coates Ellis

Theresa Coates Ellis supports the Route 28 bypass, which is an extension of Godwin Drive, which would provide a direct link for drivers who commute from western Prince William County, and points south and west like Stafford and Fauquier counties, respectively, to Route 28 in Fairfax County.

The controversial road would provide a bypass route for congested Route 28 between Manassas and the Bull Run, on the Fairfax County line, and Interstate 66, where high occupancy toll lanes are being added to reduce congestion.

Interview: Ian Lovejoy for Manassas City Council

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 26, 2020 at 5:50PM

Ian Lovejoy is running for one of three open seats on the Manassas City Council.

He’s seeking his third term on the City Council, and you can watch our interview with Lovejoy in the video window at the bottom of this post.

Interview: Harry Clark for Manassas City Council

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 26, 2020 at 5:44PM

Harry Clark is running for one of three open seats on the Manassas City Council.

You can watch our interview with Clark in the video window at the bottom of this post.