This Day in Henrico History: Nov. 3 – Shannon Taylor wins second term as Henrico prosecutor

On Nov. 3, 2015, Henrico County voters reelected Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor, who defeated Republican challenger Tony Pham.

Taylor, a Democrat who had first won the office in 2011, was seeking a second term. Contemporary CBS 6 reporting described the race as one of the region’s more closely watched contests for a constitutional office.

According to the Virginia Department of Elections, 62,341 votes were cast, with Taylor winning 55.9% of the vote.

The Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of Virginia in Henrico County.

Sources: Virginia historical elections database, 2015 Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney; WTVR/CBS 6, November 3, 2015.