Campaigns and Elections

Holihan Announces for Alexandria City Council

Rachel Casebolt — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:41:46 -0500

Sean Holihan, a member of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2007, officially announced his candidacy for Alexandria City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 10. He joins two current council members and three challengers in the Democratic primary scheduled for June 12.

Get the full story at Alexandria Times.

Walton Is Chair of Powhatan Board of Supervisors

Ben Heath — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:10:53 -0500

Joe Walton, a member of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2008, has been elected Chairman of the Powhatan Board of Supervisors by his colleagues on the board. Walton was nominated to the position by Supervisor Robert Cosby and was elected in a 3-1 vote and abstained from voting on his own nomination. Walton has served as the board's Vice Chairman during 2010 and will succeed Cosby; who served as Board Chairman for 30 years.

Fairchild Named to Fluvanna Board of Supervisors

Ben Heath — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:39:29 -0500

Chris Fairchild (PLP 2008), Chairman of the Sorensen Institute's Charlottesville Regional Alumni Chapter, has been named to the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors to fill the vacant Rivanna District seat. Elected unanimously, Fairchild will serve out the remainder of the term until December 2011.

Butler Announces for House of Delegates

coy — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:13:24 -0500

David Butler (PLP 2010), has announced his run for a House of Delegates seat in 2011. A member of the Leesburg Town Council, Butler said it was the "the failure for Richmond to come up with any realistic transportation solution" that ultimately made him decide to throw his hat in the ring for the General Assembly. He plans on seeking the Democratic nomination.

Reeves Seeks VA Senate Seat

coy — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:33:49 -0500

Spotsylvania Republican Bryce Reeves (PLP 2009; CTP Winter 2010) is challenging Sen. Edd Houck for the 17th District Virginia Senate seat. His campaign kickoff tour of the district begins this Sunday, November 13.

Husch Announces for Fairfax County Board

coy — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:37:14 -0500

Thursday 11 November, 2010
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA

On this Veterans’ Day, Gerrie Smith, Dranesville Republican Committee Chair proudly and enthusiastically announces today that Dennis Husch will seek the Dranesville District seat on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in November 2011.

Sorensen Alumni Win Big

coy — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:57:43 -0400

Last night, for the first time, Sorensen alumni were elected to serve in the United States House of Representatives. The Sorensen Institute would like to congratulate both Scott Rigell (VA-02) and Robert Hurt (VA-05) on their successful campaigns. For more information, you can visit Congressman-elect Rigell's website and Congressman-elect Hurt's website.

Potter Interviewed by NBC29

coy — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:21:16 -0400

Max Potter (HSLP 2010) was interviewed by NBC29 for his involvement with the Charlottesville High School young Liberals organization and their recent efforts to get Tom Periello re-elected. In addition, the article focuses on President Obama's visit to Charlottesville tonight. Congratulations Max!

To read the story go here.

Sorensen Hosts Hurt/Periello Candidate Forum

coy — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:37:47 -0400

The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership hosted our second 5th District Congressional Candidate Forum at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville, Virginia last night. The forum, sponsored by the Sorensen Institute and The Danville Register & Bee was between Democratic Congressman Tom Periello and his Republican challenger, State Senator Robert Hurt.

Redmond Runs for VA Beach City Council

coy — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:01:43 -0400

Dave Redmond, an alum of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2003, is running for a position on the Virginia Beach City Council. Dave is a native of Virginia Beach and lives there with his wife, Kathleen, and their daughter, Jill. If elected, Dave will join Sorensen Alumni Rosemary Wilson and Glenn Davis who currently serve on the Virginia Beach City Council.