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Time to vote: Primaries for state and local spots today
Primaries for several state and local positions are today. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here are the candidates: STATEWIDE -- Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor: Aneesh Chopra and Ralph S. Northam -- Democratic candidates for attorney general: Justin E. Fairfax and Mark R. Herring NORFOLK
Northam wins Virginia Democratic Lt. Gov. primary
RICHMOND Virginia is on track for an all-Hampton Roads lieutenant governor clash. That matchup was set today when Democratic primary voters nominated state Sen. Ralph Northam of Norfolk to face Chesapeake minister E.W. Jackson, the Republican nominee, in November.
Opponents concede to Taylor in 85th District primary
VIRGINIA BEACH Attorney and longtime GOP activist Gary Byler and Regent University administrator Jeremy Waters said they have conceded the 85th District Republican primary election to entrepreneur Scott Taylor.
Opponents condede to Taylor in 85th District primary
VIRGINIA BEACH Attorney and longtime GOP activist Gary Byler and Regent University administrator Jeremy Waters said they have conceded the 85th District Republican primary election to entrepreneur Scott Taylor.
Howell easily wins 90th House District primary
NORFOLK For the second time, Virginia Del. Algie Howell Jr. defeated retired Norfolk police officer Rick James for the Democratic nomination in the 90th House District. Howell won roughly 69 percent of the vote to James’ 31 percent, according to unofficial results.
Virginia House Speaker easily defeats GOP challenger
RICHMOND Virginia House Speaker Bill Howell easily defeats GOP challenger Craig Ennis to win 13th term. ____ For more details, return to PilotOnline.com later.
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.
