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SD-05, HD-09, & HD-10
Over the next month we will be highlighting each Senate and House district ahead of the 2023 Virginia legislative elections. The elections are over a year away but candidates are making moves to try and get a leg up on potential primary opponents. This will be a guide for each district as we get closer this November when the state legislative races will begin to really heat up after the midterms.
Republicans are hoping to take the majority in the state Senate and keep the majority in the House of Delegates to enact Governor Glenn Youngkin’s full agenda. Senate Democrats with their 21-19 majority are the only thing stopping Youngkin and Republicans from achieving every goal and 2021 campaign promise.
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SD-05
SD-05 in Southwest Virginia encompasses part of Montgomery County, Tazewell County, Pulaski County, Smyth County, Radford City, Giles County, part of Wythe County, and Bland County. The district is 86% White, 4% multiracial, 4% Black, and 4% Asian. The incumbent in this district is Republican Travis Hackworth.
According to an analysis from VPAP, Republican Glenn Youngkin won this district by 43 points during 2021’s gubernatorial elections.
Hackwork was electedin a special election in early 2021 after Sen. Ben Chafin passed away due to complications from Covid-19.
Hackworth owns several businesses including, Construction, Real Estate Holdings in 3 States both Residential and Commercial, Compounding & Infusion Pharmacy, Custom Wood & Cabinetry Manufacturing, Interior Flooring and Design Center, auto Sales locations in 2 states, and Investment groups.
The Money
Hackworth raised $47,110 during the first six months of this year leaving him with $42,485 cash on hand. He also received a $20,000 loan from Appalachian Restaurants LLC in January.
During his time in office, Hackworth’s latest donors have been Appalachian Capital Investments ($40,000), Dominion Energy ($13,500), and Brant Robertson ($10,000).
There are no Democratic or Republican challengers to Hackworth at this time.
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HD-09
HD-09 is in Fairfax County. The district is 45% White, 29% Asian, 10% multiracial, and 7% Black. The incumbent in this district is Democrat Karrie Delaney.
According to an analysis from VPAP, this district voted for Democrat Terry McAuliffe by 20 points during 2021’s gubernatorial elections.
Delaney formerly served as Communications Director for Shared Hope International—a non-profit dedicated to ending sex trafficking. Now she owns her own consulting firm.
The Money
Delaney raised $37,283 during the first half of this year leaving her with $19,017 cash on hand.
Delaney’s largest donors during the last two years have been Clean Virginia ($35,000), James Winchester ($18,000), and Rachel Johnston Landefeld ($5,000).
Delaney currently has no Democratic or Republican challengers.
HD-10
HD-10 is in Fairfax County. The district is 52% White, 26% Asian, 10% multiracial, and 6% Black. The incumbent in this district is Democrat Dan Helmer.
According to an analysis from VPAP, this district voted for Democrat Terry McAuliffe by 18 points during 2021’s gubernatorial election.
Helmer was elected to the House of Delegates in 2019.
Helmer is an Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran. He now owns a small business that helps veterans with healthcare.
The Money
Helmer raised $128,865 during the first half of this year leaving him with $74,975 cash on hand. He spent the majority of his money this year on staffing and consultants.
Helmer’s largest donors during the last two years have been the House Democratic Caucus ($625,000), Clean Virginia ($155,00), and Energized for Change PAC ($70,000). Energized for Change is former House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn’s PAC.
There are currently no Republican or Democratic challengers to Helmer.
