Democrat Mark Warner has won the governor’s race, Republican Jerry Kilgore has won the race for attorney general, Republican Rob Bell got the 58th district seat in the House, and Democrat Timothy Kaine was elected to lieutenant governor. Bell and Kilgore’s victories were particularly spectacular, each getting 60% of the vote. WVIR has detailed results.
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Police announced this afternoon that their investigation into what was initially believed to be a fatal fire on Rugby Avenue is now a homicide investigation. #
The Virginia Supreme Court has denied George Huguely’s appeal. His second-degree murder conviction will stand, WRIC reports. #
In a carefully worded story, and not citing specific sources, WTVR reports that forensic evidence belonging to Jesse Matthew Jr., the main suspect in the disappearance of Hannah Graham, matches forensic evidence collected during the investigation of Morgan Harrington’s 2009 murder. #
In the wake of Hannah Graham’s disappearance, and the evidence that came from private security footage, city officials are revisiting the question of installing security cameras on the downtown mall. #
Both Charlottesville Registrar Sheri Iachetta and former Electoral Board member Stephanie Commander have turned themselves in to the police on
foursix and four felony counts of embezzlement, respectively. #Ten years ago, the National Institutes of Health budget doubled and schools like the University of Virginia built massive new research facilities. A decade later, those buildings remain largely underutilized. NPR visits UVA in this story on the effect of federal binge and spurge spending in the sciences. #
In 2012, Council approved a new student housing complex on West Main—now some council members are questioning whether what they were shown matches what was built. #
The Architectural Review Board has approved a bike-themed mural on West Market, below the McGuffey Art Center, although at least one member expressed concerns that it might look like the bicyclists were riding away from Charlottesville’s downtown. #
City Police Chief Tim Longo is meeting with city leaders to work on protocols regarding the use of military surplus police weapons in Charlottesville. #
A 100-year-old Colonnades resident received military honors for her service in the WWII Women’s Army Corps #
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The only race that was a big suprise was the 58th delegate race. People were predicting a close race and it was huge blowout. What happened to Martin? Is he politicaly finished because of the tax increase or did Bell just out work him? Thoughts
I hope he isn’t finished.
I have a sinking suspicion that Mr. Bell and his campaign may have had some integrity and fairness “issues.” My exposure to the campaign was a call-in show on WVTF. Both candidates were present, and it sure seemed like just about every call was a question for Mr. Martin – a very, very specific question about a very specific matter on his public record. It sure sounded to me like the callers were reading instead of simply askign their questions. Martin would answer the question (extremely well, I thought), and Bell would be given a chance to comment, and I couldn’t help but get the feeling that he had expected the specific question to be asked, as he had a quick retort ready, and the flavor was very similar to Reagan’s infamous “There you go again” attitude. It didn’t pass the smell test.
Also, it’s worth noting that the Republican party got to remake the districts this time, and as was their right they certainly stacked them to make it more difficult for Democrats to win.
in a close race you might have a point. But this was not even close and remember Warner won the same area. And if Martin wasn’t ready for a call in show might that be evidence of lack of preparation. And lastly who in the world really listened to that debate?
Face facts – Martin got killed and no one is dealing with the truth.