Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Democrat, Republican win seats in Va. House
General Assembly 2011
Among the major issues: The state's continuing efforts to provide services with fewer dollars and Gov. McDonnell's plan to privatize liquor stores. Session ends Feb. 26.
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- 'Personhood' bill set for vote today
- Eminent domain bill passes in Virginia Senate
- General Assembly Notebook: House advances capital punishment bill
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RICHMOND -- Voters in portions of Richmond and Virginia Beach have elected a Democrat and a Republican to fill two vacant seats in the House of Delegates.
With all precincts reporting, Richmond City Council member Delores McQuinn garnered 73 percent of Tuesday's vote to replace Del. Dwight Jones, who is the city's new mayor. McQuinn, a Democrat, had no Republican opposition.
Republican Barry Knight beat Democrat John LaCombe with 83 percent of the vote for a seat in Virginia Beach. Republican Terrie Suit resigned from the House to become a lobbyist.
-- Associated Press
