A whole lotta new ads
The ads are dropping after Labor Day
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Big money drops
With his latest donation, House Democratic Leader Don Scott has given the Democratic caucus $1,130,833 this year according to VPAP.
Virginia Future Generations PAC also gave the Virginia House Democratic Caucus $200,000 today.
Russet Perry released the first TV ad of her campaign
Russet Perry (D-SD) released the first ad of her campaign today as she looks to fill the Northern Virginia open seat and help Democrats keep control of the state Senate.
She is running against Juan Pablo Segura (R), a heavily funded Republican.
Perry is a former employee of the CIA and prosecutor in Northern Virginia — as she mentions in the ad.
Transcript:
Russet Perry for the Commonwealth. That’s how I began every case as a prosecutor for a decade. I put away sexual predators and murderers, working for both Republicans and Democrats.
Nothing matters more than keeping families safe. At the C.I.A., protecting the country was my job.
MAGA Republicans like Juan Pablo Segura want to ban abortions in Virginia. Criminalizing abortions is wrong.
I’m Russet Perry, candidate for senate, and I sponsored this ad.
Emily Brewer releases TV ad for her campaign
Del. Emily Brewer (R-SD17) released her first general election TV ad as she seeks to make the jump from the House of Delegates to state Senate. She is running in the open district against another delegate looking to make the same jump — Clint Jenkins (D).
"I grew up in the 17th Senate District and am raising my family here," Brewer said. "As a mom, small business owner, and long-time community advocate in the region, I know that we must do better. In Richmond, I will work to create skilled trade and workforce training programs, reduce regulations on farmers, and cut taxes."
SD-17 voted for Glenn Youngkin by five points in 2021 according to analysis from VPAP. But Democrats won the district by one point in 2022 during federal elections.
Feggans released his first TV ad
Michael Feggans, the Democratic candidate for HD-97, released his first TV ad Thursday.
“Michael Feggans was raised here in Virginia Beach by a family of public servants,” said Campaign Manager Allie Berry. “As a third-generation service member, he’s always answered the call. Too many in Richmond have forgotten their calling, and have focused on stripping away people’s fundamental rights instead of solving problems. The 97th House District needs a dedicated public servant that puts Virginia Beach families first, and that’s exactly the kind of leadership Michael will bring to the State House.”
Feggans is running against Del. Karen Greenhalgh (R) who was first elected to the House in 2021.
According to analysis from VPAP, Glenn Youngkin won this district by 2 points in 2021, but Democrats won the district by five points in 2022 during federal elections.
VanValkenburg released two ads
Del. Schuyler VanValkenburg (D) recently released a new ad in for his state Senate campaign. He is running against state Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant (R-SD16).
According to analysis from VPAP, SD-16 voted for Terry McAuliffe by six points in 2021.
Roanoke mother: Judge promised legal help in son's murder case in exchange for sex - Roanoke Times
by Patrick Wilson and Emma Coleman
Grace Church says she was desperate to save her only son when she first met Judge Onzlee Ware at a Roanoke community event about four years ago.
Her son, Timothy Mwandi Church, was facing trial for murder in the January 2018 death of a Roanoke motel owner. Ware gave his card to Grace Church’s nephew at the event to give to her, according to allegations in court records.
Virginia’s bellwether elections could reshape the commonwealth – and its governor’s political future - CNN
By Arit John
The crowd of Democrats gathered on the sweltering tiki-themed deck of Kilroy’s, a sports bar in deep-blue Northern Virginia, knew better than most people what’s at stake in their state’s November elections. But Tim Kaine, one of their party’s two US senators, reminded them anyway.
“I would argue that it’s the Virginia races – all 140 – that are going to send the most powerful message about where America is,” Kaine said Sunday of the contests for the state House and Senate while speaking before about 50 candidates and party activists at a fundraiser.
Candidates for state Senate, Arlington County Board square off on social issues, transparency - Arlington Now
by Jo DeVoe
After a summer lull, politicking in Arlington is back in full swing.
For candidates, the first big stop on the campaign trail was an in-person and virtual forum hosted by the Arlington County Civic Federation, or CivFed, last night (Tuesday).
Democrat and Republican candidates for the state legislature outlined their top social and economic goals, while the four Arlington County Board candidates, meanwhile, were quizzed on more local topics, including government transparency — a key issue for CivFed that roiled the organization earlier this year.
