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They Were Roommates in D.C. Now They’re Both Running for Governor.
Abigail Spanberger has a simple explanation for all this. She knows how she became a CIA case officer focused on counterterrorism, and how she succeeded as a three-term congresswoman—elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 when Democrats took back control of that chamber during Donald Trump’s first administration. She knows how she won her race to represent Virginia’s 7th district at the same time that a former naval helicopter pilot named Mikie Sherrill was elected to represent New Jersey’s 11th, and how the two became fast friends in Washington D.C. She knows how both are now running for governor in their respective home states—two of the most-watched races of the year. It’s just not that complicated: “Mikie and I are both the eldest of three sisters,” Spanberger explains. “So that’s the essential piece.”
The Republican statewide ticket announces plans to appear together for the first time
Republicans locked down their ticket back in April, although the three statewide candidates have yet to appear with each other on a stage. The GOP is planning to change that. Earlier this week, Republicans were grabbing headlines with news that their statewide candidates were actually talking to each other after a protracted silence. Late Tuesday night, they announced a rally for July 1st in Vienna.
Virginia Democrats ask judge to bar some Youngkin picks from college boards
A group of Virginia Senate Democrats sued the leaders of the governing boards at three public universities, an unusual step that escalated their effort to remove several of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s board appointees amid a fight over how to govern the state’s colleges. The lawsuit alleges that the Youngkin administration — namely Youngkin, Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares and Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera — are trying to usurp legislators’ authority by ignoring a recent vote by a Senate committee to reject some appointees to the boards of the University of Virginia, George Mason University and Virginia Military Institute.
State Senate Democrats sue Youngkin officials in latest institutional push
Nine Virginia Senate Democrats are suing three university rectors over the gubernatorial appointment of board members, they announced Tuesday, opening a new field of contention between Virginia’s Democrat-controlled Legislature and Republican executive. On June 5, the Senate Privileges & Elections Committee voted against confirming eight of Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s appointees to the Board of Visitors at George Mason University, University of Virginia and Virginia Military Institute.
Virginia senators sue to oust Youngkin’s university board appointees
Democrats on the state Senate Privileges and Elections Committee filed suit Tuesday over what they say is constitutional overreach by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration. It’s the latest escalation in an ongoing feud over the appointment of eight university board of visitors members. State Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, in her capacity as president pro tempore of the Senate, is asking a judge to remove the members in question.
Senate Democrats sue to keep refused Youngkin appointees from boards
State Senate Democrats are seeking a court order to keep former Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and seven other Gov. Glenn Youngkin appointees from participating on college and university boards. The senate’s Privileges and Elections Committee refused to confirm the appointees by a party-line 8-4 vote at a meeting earlier this month, but Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares have challenged the action, saying it is up to the full General Assembly to confirm or deny gubernatorial appointments to college boards.
Democrats sue over Youngkin’s appointments to various education boards
Virginia Democrats are suing the leaders of the Boards of Visitors at George Mason University, the University of Virginia and the Virginia Military Institute. “We have a rule of law in Virginia, and it’s important the governor follow our Constitution and our laws,” Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax) told 8News. The lawsuit asks a judge to decide whether university leaders should allow eight of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s appointments to the schools’ Boards of Visitors to continue to serve.
Youngkin names Richmond hotelier Neil Amin to VCU board, former House leader Eric Cantor to W&M board
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has named local hotelier Neil Amin to the Virginia Commonwealth University board of visitors. Amin is CEO of Shamin Hotels, which is based in Chesterfield County and owns about 75 hotels on the East Coast. His term begins July 1. Each year, the governor nominates people to the board of visitors for each public college in the state. The members typically serve a four-year term that can be renewed once.
Petersburg mayor among prominent names chosen for new Richard Bland College Board of Visitors
Petersburg’s mayor and the general manager of one of the city’s pharmaceutical manufacturers will be among the charter members of Richard Bland College’s Board of Visitors. The list, released June 20 by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office, also includes a former state education official and a longtime area business professional. ... Among the notable names on the board is Petersburg Mayor Sam Parham, a 1996 graduate of RBC.
Jon Lucci kicks off House of Delegates campaign
Democratic nominee for the Virginia House of Delegates 32nd District seat Jonathan Lucci began his first-ever political campaign with an event at Winchester Brew Works in Winchester last week. During the event, Lucci introduced those in attendance to his story, proposed solutions to issues in education and healthcare, and discussed how he will try and win in November. ... Lucci is challenging incumbent Republican Del. Bill Wiley of Frederick County for the seat.