Category: Harrisonburg Politics
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Arrests of family members at councilwoman’s home casts cloud on her re-election bid
Several people were arrested this week at the home of Councilwoman Monica Robinson following an investigation into allegations of prostitution and internet crimes involving juvenile victims.
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Democrats waste little time in campaigning in proposed districts, despite uncertainty
With the Rocktown Raging Grannies singing and holding signs that read “impeach,” Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Democrats on Sunday hosted the first meet-and-greet event for the party’s congressional candidates after voters gave a greenlight for new district maps last week.
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After Tuesday’s vote, Harrisonburg’s congressional district might look a lot different
With 51%, Virginia voters passed the referendum to allow the General Assembly to draw new congressional districts, which will mean big changes for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in the November elections.
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3 voting locations changed for planned April special election
People who usually vote at Spotswood Elementary, Keister Elementary and Thomas Harrison Middle have been reassigned to other locations when casting their ballot on a proposed constitutional amendment during Virginia’s April 21 special election.
Democrats line up to take on Rep. Cline — no matter what the congressional districts look like
Even as Virginia Democrats consider amending the state constitution to redraw congressional districts, three candidates are now seeking the Democratic nomination for the district that spans the Shenandoah Valley and is currently represented by Republican Ben Cline.
Wilt still leading in squeaker of a 34th District race; Lohr leading school board race by 8 votes
By Bridget Manley, publisher Despite it being the closest election the 34th House District has ever seen, incumbent Tony Wilt looks to be headed for his narrowest victory yet, as he maintains a slight lead in votes over Democratic challenger Andrew Payton. With Wilt receiving about 52% of the vote, according to unofficial results, it would mark …
Updated: Hilary Irons wins Dist. 3 race for county school board; Cross comes in third to Mullen; other races too close to call
By The Citizen staff Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include additional quotes and up-to-date election numbers. Hilary Irons was elected by a wide margin to the county school board, according to unofficial results released by the county registrar on Tuesday night. Irons faced incumbent Matt Cross, who generated repeated controversy during his …
