Campaigns and Elections
Aug 13 2010 - 10:11am
This year, the Sorensen Institute is proud to claim several congressional candidates as our Alumni. These Sorensen grads are running in United States Congressional races all across Virginia and are striving to implement the lessons they learned at Sorensen into their campaigns. These candidates give hope to the Sorensen idea that politics can be about the heated clash of ideas, but that our differences do not have to divide us. Below you'll find a link to each of the candidates websites.
Democrats
Republicans
Independents
Jul 29 2010 - 2:36pm
Angelia Williams (PLP 05) has announced her candidacy for the November 2 special election in Norfolk. Click here for news coverage.
May 3 2010 - 1:28pm
The Martinsville Bulletin has endorsed Kim Adkins (PLP 2007) for Martinsville City Council. The election will be held tomorrow.
Apr 27 2010 - 9:35pm
The Virginian-Pilot has endorsed two Sorensen graduates for office in the Chesapeake elections scheduled for Tuesday, May 4.
Bryan Collins (PLP 06, CTP 06) was endorsed in his run for re-election to the Chesapeake City Council.
Christie New Craig (PLP 06) was endorsed in her bid for an at-large seat on the Chesapeake School Board.
Apr 11 2010 - 11:10am
Kenny Golden (PLP 2005) this week announced that he will withdraw from the Republican primary and run as an Independent in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. Click here or photo for video statement.
Golden's 2005 PLP classmate Scott Rigell remains in the running for the GOP primary.
Nov 27 2009 - 10:49pm
Delegate-elect Robin Abbott (CTP Spring 09) said in a recent interview the "best advice" she got before her successful campaign came from the Sorensen Institute.
Click here to read the interview.
Nov 10 2009 - 10:05am
The University of Virginia's Cavalier Daily has a story in today's issue about the successes of Sorensen graduates in the recent elections. The article includes interviews with Bob Gibon and James Brown (CTP Spring 09), who was elected Sheriff in Charlottesville last week.
Nov 9 2009 - 11:49am
This morning's edition of the Staunton News Leader spotlights the success of Sorensen graduates in the recent elections.
The University of Virginia's Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership offers two political training programs to those interested in becoming more active in public service in Virginia – be they Republicans, Democrats or independents. In the wake of Tuesday's elections, it's clear that the programs are working.
Nov 3 2009 - 10:23am
Based on the still un-official results from yesterday's election here in Virginia, the Sorensen Institute is proud to report that we had 27 Sorensen graduates win office (of the 49 running). We are looking at the potential for a pending canvass and possibly even a recount in two House of Delegates races involving alumni (see below), but for now, it looks like we have 27 alumni victories in election 2009!
* 27 Sorensen alumni won office on November 3, 2009: 10 Republicans, 14 Democrats, and 3 Independents.
* We are looking at 5 new Sorensen graduates elected to the Virginia General Assembly— four of whom are alumni of this year's Candidate Training Program!
* A total of 23 Sorensen graduates have now been elected to the Virginia General Assembly over time. Assuming the potential recounts don't change any results, 18 Sorensen graduates would serve in the GA once their terms begin in January 2010.
According to the un-official results from the Virginia State Board of Elections, Sorensen alumni who won office in yesterday's election are:
Robin Abbott (CTP Spring 2009, D): House of Delegates, 93rd
Kenny Alexander (PLP 2002, D): House of Delegates, 89th
Richard Anderson (CTP Winter 2009, R): House of Delegates, 51st
Priscilla S. Bele (CTP 2007, D): Commissioner of Revenue, Newport News City
Connie Brennan (PLP 2005, D): Board of Supervisors, Nelson County, Central District
James Brown (CTP Spring 2009, D): Sheriff, City of Charlottesville
David L. Bulova (PLP 1997, D): House of Delegates, 37th
Steve Clinton (PLP 2000, R): Board of Supervisors, Botetourt County
John A. Cosgrove (PLP 1998, R): House of Delegates, 78th
Adam P. Ebbin (PLP 2000, D): House of Delegates, 49th
Scott Garrett (CTP 2006, R): House of Delegates, 23rd
Tag Greason (CTP Winter 2009, R): House of Delegates, 32nd
Charniele L. Herring (PLP 2006; CTP 2008, D): House of Delegates, 46th
James O. Icenhour (CTP 2005, D): Board of Supervisors, James City County, Powhatan District
Kaye Kory (CTP Winter 2009, D): House of Delegates, 38th
Lynwood W. Lewis (PLP 1995; CTP 1999; D): House of Delegates, 100th
Daniel W. Marshall (CTP 2001, R): House of Delegates, 14th
Jennifer L. McClellan (PLP 2001; CTP 2005, D): House of Delegates, 71st
Michael Mondul (Danville 2004, I): Sheriff, City of Danville
Joy Moore (CTP 2005, I): Treasurer, City of Colonial Heights
Gabe Morgan (CTP 2005, R): Sheriff, City of Newport News
Dave Norris (CTP 2006, D): City Council, City of Charlottesville
David A. Nutter (CTP 2001, R): House of Delegates, 7th
Christopher Peace (PLP 2004, R): House of Delegates, 97th
Mark D. Sickles (PLP 1998, CTP 2001, D): House of Delegates, 43rd
Eric J. Strucko (PLP 1999, I): School Board Member, Albemarle County, Samuel Miller District
Rodney S. Thomas (PLP 1999, R): Board of Supervisors, Albemarle County, Rio District
*This list does not include Sornensen alumni Bobby Mathieson and Margie Vanderhye, who may seek a canvass or recount in each of their House of Delegates races, depending on the certified vote returns.
The Sorensen Institute extends its thanks and congratulations to everyone who had the courage and conviction to stand for office, as well as all of our alumni who worked long hours for many months on a number of campaigns across Virginia. Democracy in Virginia is stronger because of you!
Oct 20 2009 - 9:19am
Sorensen's Bob Gibson was one of a handful of Virginia journalists who appeared on WMRA's Virginia Insight program yesterday to discuss the governor's race. Click here for the podcast.
