If they haven’t already voted by absentee ballot, some Henrico voters who choose to do so will cast ballots June 8 in either the Democratic or Republican primary elections for one of several Virginia House of Delegates seats. Those who vote in the Democratic primary also will have a chance to help choose the party’s nominee for governor, lieutenant governor […]
Candidate profile – Tom Gardner, 72nd District (Republican)
Richmond resident Tom Gardner is running for election to the House of Delegates to represent District 72. Gardner, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the seat, is the founder of CFM Group, LLC and a bus driver for Henrico County Public Schools. “I’m just a regular guy answering the call to serve that God has laid on my heart,” […]
Candidate profile – John Dantzler, 74th District (Democrat)
John Dantzler is seeking the Democratic nomination for the Virginia House of Delegates District 74 in the June 8 primary election. Dantzler, who graduated from Virginia State University with a degree in business administration and holds an accounting certificate from John Tyler Community College, has worked with Skyy Realty Group as the CEO of operations. Dantzler is running against incumbent […]
Candidate profile – Dawn Adams, 68th District (Democrat)
Del. Dawn Adams, D-Henrico, is running for reelection and a third term in the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 68. “The last four years, and especially the last two years, have been marked by significant legislation that will improve the lives of all Virginians,” Adams said. “We’ve passed climate change legislation, voting protections, common sense gun reforms, raised […]
Candidate profile – Mark Earley, Jr., 68th District (Republican)
Mark Earley Jr. is seeking the Republican nomination for the Virginia House of Delegates District 68 in the June 8 primary election and hopes to help end the Democratic hold on the state’s three branches of government. “I’m concerned with the direction that Virginia has taken in the last few years under complete one-party control,” he said. “I think we […]
Candidate profile – Christopher Holmes, 72nd District (Republican)
For Christopher Holmes, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the Virginia House of Delegates District 72 in the June 8 primary election, a top issue that’s pressing to him is supporting law enforcement personnel. “We must have safe communities and I pledge to work with our officers to ensure that they have the state resources and backing they need […]
Candidate Profile – Mike Dickinson, 68th District (Republican)
Richmond resident Mike Dickinson is running for the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 68. Dickinson, who is on the Republican ticket ahead of the June 8 primary, said his chief goal if elected would be to reaffirm Virginia’s commitment to law enforcement. “The last year has been a war on the police from the Democrats, and it’s had […]
Candidate profile – Lamont Bagby, 74th District (Democrat)
Del. Lamont Bagby, D-Henrico, is running for reelection to the House of Delegates to represent District 74. He’ll face John Dantzler in a party primary June 8. Education is a top priority, Bagby said of his goals for his next term, if reelected. Bagby represented the Fairfield District on the Henrico School Board before his election to the House in […]
Candidate profile – Kyle Elliott, 68th District (Democrat)
Attorney Kyle Elliott is challenging incumbent Dawn Adams for the Democratic nomination in the Virginia House of Delegates’ 68th District in the June 8 primary election. “I decided to run for this position because, in conversations with friends across the district, I heard that they wanted a Delegate who would exemplify progressive and ethical leadership, better engage with the community, […]
Obituary – Daphne Louise Stevens Ratcliffe Jones
Daphne Louise Stevens Ratcliffe Jones, 92 was born on December 23, 1928 and passed away Friday, May 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harold Ratcliffe and Wilber Binford Jones, Jr.; and her stepson, Gary Dean Ratcliffe. Daphne is survived by her son, Wilber Binford Jones III; daughters, Marsha Jones Grahek (Jim) and Patricia Ratcliffe Nuttall (David); […]
