Hampton resident James Quigley has announced that he will challenge incumbent Democrat Bobby Scott for the 3rd District Congressional Seat as a candidate of the Libertarian Party. Rumors have “Urban Conservative” Coby Dillard considering seeking the Republican nomination to run against Scott. Since being elected to the seat in 1992, Scott has run unopposed 5 times; none of his 4 challengers have managed more than 31% of the vote.

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Cynthia Newbille will be sworn in as new East End 7th District Councilwoman on Monday, November 9 during the Richmond City Council meeting in Richmond City Council Chambers at City Hall.

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Initial reports from the VA State Board of Elections and city’s results had it right: Cynthia Newbille will be the new City Council 7th District representative, and that Delores McQuinn and Jennifer McClellan will return to the House of Delegates.

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Delegate Delores McQuinn will be throwing down at Que Pasa tonight starting at 6:30PM. Delegate Jennifer McClellan will be the bright spot at the Deeds/Wagner/Shannon “party” at the Westin Hotel at 6631 West Broad Street. Any other election night events out there?

To whomever gets elected tomorrow to serve as our new City Council representative, our 2 representatives in the House of Delegate, State Senator, School Board representative, et al: here are some suggestions…

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Garry Powell recently sat down for a video interview. Get his background and experience; his take on Housing, Public Safety, Echo Harbor, and Old and Historic Districts; and find out why he has accepted no money for campaign…

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The RTD is reporting that Mayor Jones has endorsed Cynthia Newbille in the race for the City Council 7th District seat:

“I’m very appreciative of the mayor’s support and am looking forward to working with our mayor,” said Newbille, who served as chief of staff to City Manager Calvin D. Jamison before the city switched to an elected-mayor form of government in 2005. Newbille also is supported by Jones allies Del. Delores L. McQuinn and state Sen. Henry L. Marsh III.

John Johnson will be hosting a meet&greet for candidate Deanna Lewis at 2710 East Grace Street this Sunday from 3-6PM. The invite offers folks the opportunity to “meet candidate Deanna and hear her views, positions, and thoughts on bring our 7th District representative to Richmond’s City Council. Any other last minute campaign events going on this weekend?

The folks at WCLM RADIO 1450AM have launched The Heart and Soul of the City, a new monthly print publication. The October 2009 (PDF) and November 2009 (PDF) issues are chock full of local detail and politics, including the current races in the 7th District and House of Delegates:

It’s been rumored that Senator Henry Marsh wants Cynthia Newbille on City Council, Delores McQuinn in House of Delegates and if he can land the job as Attorney for Richmond School Board then he will push for Delores McQuinn to take his seat in the Senate and Newbille to move up to Mcquinn seat in House of Delegates . What a plan…

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The Virginia Public Access Project has again updated the numbers on the City Council 7th District campaign (previously).

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In addition to the state-wide races, on November 3rd voters in the East End will be electing a new city council representative for the 7th District and selecting a House of Delegates representative for either the 70th or the 71st districts. Also on the ballot will be uncontested races for Commonwealth’s Attorney, Sherif, and Treasurer.

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While Cynthia Newbille first came onto many folks’ radar last January when her name was put forth for consideration for appointment to the interim City Council 7th District seat, she has been directly connected to and serving the East End for a good while. It is this experience that is both Newbille’s greatest asset and a potential liability.

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There will be a meet&greet for council candidates Deanna Lewis & Clarence Kenney and House of Delegates hopeful Henry Otis Brown at It Must Be Heaven (2505 East Broad Street) tonight from 5-7PM.

A recent snapshot poll on this site taken over the past week shows an apparent dead heat among four of the candidates for the City Council 7th District seat, with Lewis, Newbille, Robinson, Powell, and UNDECIDED all grabbing 20% of the vote (give or take). What do the results really indicate?

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Silver Persinger, publisher of the Richmond City Council Reporter and Telegraph and candidate for District 71 of the House of Delegates, has posted video of last night’s candidates forum between himself and incumbent Jennifer McClellan put together by the Richmond Crusade for Voters.

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The amazing Virginia Public Access Project has updated the numbers on the City Council 7th District campaign and the money is beginning to show up (previously)…

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Anne Holton, Mayor Dwight Jones, “and elected officials from Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield” will be part of event as what is being called “The Educational Opportunity Tour” for gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds on Tuesday, October 20, from 4:30-5:45PM at the Peter Paul Development Center (1708 North 22nd Street).

WCVE Public Radio 88.9FM will host a Live Radio Forum on Thursday, October 22nd
from 7-9PM.

Budget Shortfalls, The Transportation Crisis, School Cuts, Medicaid, Foreclosures, Unemployed Virginians, High College Costs… These are just some of the issues that will face the 2010 Virginia General Assembly. Hear what candidates for the House of Delegates in the Richmond area have to say about what they will do if elected [...]

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The Richmond City Democratic Committee (RCDC) will be hosting a forum for the 7th District Council candidates on Saturday, October 24th at 3PM. The forum will be held at the Fulton Hill Community Baptist Church at 4908 Creedmore Street in Fulton Hill.

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