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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Virginia House District 97 winner: Tim Anderson
VIRGINIA BEACH — A former state delegate has clinched victory in the Republican primary race for Virginia House District 97. Tim Anderson is leading with 93.3% of the vote, and as of 8:15 p.m., was called the winner by the Associated Press. Anderson, 50, an attorney, faced political newcomer Christina Felder, 28, a substitute school teacher. He wants to substantially lower the car tax that residents pay each year, and instead use Virginia's budget surplus to reimburse localities for the lost revenue. 'We ran a clean message on eliminating the car tax, and it resonated overwhelming with the district,' Anderson said by phone Tuesday night. 'Virginia has the surplus to do it. That's going to be our campaign promise.' Voter turnout was light in the race, with no statewide Republicans on the ticket. Anderson had 959 votes to Felder's 70 votes when the Associated Press called the race. The by-precinct results for early voting and by-mail voting must be tallied by Monday, but Virginia Beach Registrar Christine Lewis said she expects to have those results before the end of the week. Virginia Beach had 835 early ballots cast in the Republican primary as of Monday, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. The district includes parts of Virginia Beach and has 63,024 registered voters. Anderson will face Democrat Michael Feggans in the general election, which is considered competitive. Republicans lost control of the seat to Feggans in 2023 and are hoping to oust him to win it back. Feggans ousted Republican incumbent Karen Greenhalgh with 52% of the vote in 2023. Anderson represented House District 83 from 2021-2023 and is making a bid for District 97 in an effort to flip the Democratic-controlled majority in the House. Anderson has moved to different districts in order to run for office. He moved last August near Lynnhaven Mall to run for the District 97 seat. Anderson was elected in 2021 to represent House District 83, a competitive seat that at the time covered western Virginia Beach and a sliver of Norfolk's Ocean View. He resigned in 2023 and moved because redistricting placed him in the same boundary lines as Republican Del. Rob Bloxom. But he was unsuccessful in a primary bid for Virginia Senate District 19 against fellow Republican Christie New Craig, who now holds the seat. Anderson's campaign raised more than $170,000 as of June 5, according to Virginia Public Access Project. Stacy Parker, 757-222-5125,
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Rep. Don Scott to discuss threats to Medicaid in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia House Speaker Don Scott will join other advocates for reproductive freedom in Norfolk on Friday to speak about the threat to Medicaid. The stop at the Slover Library is the final stop of a statewide tour called 'Protect our Medicaid.' The goal of the tour, according to a release, is to raise awareness of the threat cuts to Medicaid could have on Virginia families. Those with the Protect our Medicaid group said the federal cuts to Medicaid under the Trump Administration's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' could cause over 250,000 Virginians to lose their healthcare, with nearly 47,000 veterans alone in the state covered by Medicaid. The bill includes a proposed $625 million cut in Medicaid — which could cause 7.6 million people nationwide to lose health coverage in less than a decade, according to budget analysis. A release from the group states that Medicaid is the largest source of funding for home care in the United States, with home care for older adults and people with disabilities rising across the country. GOP bill raises fears of major reduction in home care for seniors, disabled The discussion will address how cuts to both Medicaid and Planned Parenthood can impact the Hampton Roads regional economy and how it will harm Virginia families. The Protect our Medicaid tour is expected to be held in the third floor at the Slover Library starting at 11 a.m. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Booker wades into Virginia attorney general race
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) endorsed former Virginia Del. Jay Jones (D) for state attorney general Tuesday ahead of the primary this month, becoming the latest national Democrat to wade into Virginia's downballot races this year. 'Jay Jones will be a tireless fighter for Virginia families as Attorney General, and that's why I'm so excited to announce my endorsement today,' Booker said in a statement. 'Jay Jones has the vision, commitment, and integrity to keep families safe and make sure every Virginian gets a fair shake in the justice system. I'll be working every day to ensure Jay wins this race.' Jones is running against fellow Democrat Shannon Taylor, who serves as the commonwealth's attorney for Henrico County; the primary is June 17. Jones has shored up a number of endorsements, including former Virginia Govs. Terry McAuliffe (D) and Ralph Northam (D), while Taylor has the backing of former state Attorney General Mark Herring (R) and former Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn (D), among other Democrats. Whoever wins the Democratic primary will face off against the state's current Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) in November. Booker is the latest national Democrat to endorse ahead of the state's primaries later this month. On Monday, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg backed Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney (D) in the crowded Democratic primary for Virginia lieutenant governor. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
03-06-2025
- General
- The Hill
Booker wades into Virginia attorney general race
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) endorsed former Virginia Del. Jay Jones (D) for the state's attorney general on Tuesday ahead of the primary this month, becoming the latest national Democrat to wade into Virginia's down-ballot races this year. 'Jay Jones will be a tireless fighter for Virginia families as Attorney General, and that's why I'm so excited to announce my endorsement today,' Booker said in a statement. 'Jay Jones has the vision, commitment, and integrity to keep families safe and make sure every Virginian gets a fair shake in the justice system. I'll be working every day to ensure Jay wins this race.' Jones is running against fellow Democrat Shannon Taylor, who serves as the commonwealth's attorney for Henrico County, in the party's primary on June 17. Jones has shored up a number of endorsements, including former Govs. Terry McAuliffe (D) and Ralph Northam (D), while Taylor has the backing of former state Attorney General Mark Herring (R ) and former Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn (D), among other Democrats. Whoever wins the Democratic primary will face off against the state's current Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) in November. Booker is the latest national Democrat to endorse ahead of the state's primaries later this month. On Monday, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg backed Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney (D) in the crowded Democratic primary for Virginia lieutenant governor.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Del. Terry Kilgore elected Republican leader of Virginia House and more state headlines
The state Capitol. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • 'Spanberger is poised to win big in Virginia. But national Democrats could drag her down.' — Politico • 'Delegate Terry Kilgore elected Republican leader of Virginia House.' — WCYB • ''The work is ongoing': Dominion Energy expands underground power line initiative ahead of hurricane season.' — WRIC • 'Jerrauld C. Jones, civil rights pioneer and state delegate, dies at 70.' — WAVY • 'Herndon woman building tunnel system at home now selling 'underground' merchandise.' — Fox 5 DC SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
