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Paltry turnout seen in Virginia primary election
RICHMOND Polls have closed in Virginia's obscure primary and voters stayed away in droves as Democrats selected their down-ballot statewide slate. Both parties also chose nominees for a total of 11 House of Delegates seats, including senior legislators who faced challenges by party activists.
Results | State and local primary elections in Virginia
Polls closed at 7 p.m. for primaries for several state and local positions. PilotOnline.com tonight will be following and posting updates on the races listed here. The Virginia State Board of Elections will be posting numbers as they come in. Look for results here, or check specific races below: ____ Statewide: Democratic primaries for - Lieutenant governor - Attorney general ____
In obscure off-year primary, paltry turnout likely
RICHMOND With the major party gubernatorial choices for this fall settled, a paltry turnout is expected today as Virginia Democrats pick their down-ballot nominees and nominations are decided for 11 contested House of Delegates seats. Republican Ken Cuccinelli and Democrat Terry McAuliffe are already nominees for governor, leaving the off-year primary without its marquee races.
Federal grand jury to review McDonnell, drug firm ties
RICHMOND A federal grand jury has been impaneled amid the FBI investigation of troubled nutritional supplement maker Star Scientific and ties Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife have with the company's chief executive. The Washington Post reported that a Virginia legislator has been subpoenaed to testify before it.
State senator wants investigation in AG’s office
RICHMOND A state senator said Monday he is seeking an investigation into the role of the Attorney General's Office in a natural gas lawsuit after a federal judge wrote she was shocked a lawyer from that office was assisting two companies being sued by landowners for gas royalties.
Va. lawmaker subpoenaed in Star Scientific inquiry
RICHMOND A federal grand jury has been impaneled in the FBI's investigation of nutritional supplement maker Star Scientific and ties Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife have with the company's chief executive, and a newspaper reports that a Virginia legislator has been subpoenaed to testify before it.
Virginians to receive $33M in foreclosure settlement
More than 22,500 borrowers in Virginia who went through foreclosures will receive checks for about $1,480 each, Virginia’s attorney general, Ken Cuccinelli, announced Monday. That is a result of a nationwide settlement last year with five mortgage servicers: Ally (formerly GMAC), Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo.
Tensions between Va. Beach candidates flare again
VIRGINIA BEACH Republicans Gary Byler and Scott Taylor have shown they can disagree on almost anything in pursuit of a Virginia Beach legislative seat – even the endorsement of the man of they hope to succeed.
Northam, Chopra vie for Democratic Lt. Gov. nod
RICHMOND The contrast in campaign ads by Aneesh Chopra and state Sen. Ralph Northam tells viewers a lot about the two Democrats running for lieutenant governor.
Tax overhaul package get initial OK in NC House
RALEIGH, N.C. The North Carolina House gave initial approval Friday to a Republican tax code overhaul that would lower personal and corporate income tax rates while subjecting more services to the sales tax.
NC House starts public debate over budget proposal
RALEIGH, N.C. Seven North Carolina House subcommittees signaled wide differences with Republican counterparts in the Senate as they voted Friday for portions of their state government budget for the next two years.
Ex-Norfolk officer challenges Del. Howell in primary
The first time retired Norfolk police Officer Rick James tried to unseat Del. Algie Howell Jr., in a Democratic primary two years ago, fewer than 2,200 people turned out to cast a ballot. Just fewer than 900 of them picked James. The remaining 1,300 chose Howell, who has held Virginia's 90th House District seat since 2004.
