Controversy with Republicans in HD-48
RPV Chair Rich Anderson expressed concerns with decisions made by the local committee.
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A mass meeting for the nomination in HD-48
A candidate is complaining after what he believes was political power being leveraged by his opponent to secure the HD-84 Republican nomination for an upcoming special election in Southwest Virginia. The Republican Party of Virginia chairman also expressed displeasure with the process in a long email to a Republican delegate.
The special election is to replace Del. Les Adams in the House of Delegates.
Earlier this week, Adams announced he would resign before the start of his next term and is expecting to be appointed to a judgeship.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has already called for a special election to take place on Jan. 9. The last day for candidates to file to run is Dec. 18.
Two Republicans, Eric Phillips and William Pace, announced their intentions to run on Tuesday. The dogfight immediately began.