Richmond races near end with projected reelection for Stoney
Jackson Rebraca, Contributing Writer After last week’s elections, many familiar faces are expected to maintain power in Richmond’s political sphere. The city’s mayor declared victory in his reelection campaign, and six city council members are projected to return to their seats. Mayor Levar Stoney is expected to secure his second term, leading against Richmond Councilwoman […]
Fundraising frontrunner wins the 5th District City Council special election
Libby Dozier, Contributing Writer Stephanie Lynch won the 5th District City Council race, winning not only the most votes but some of the highest campaign contributions in the election. Former 5th District City Councilman Parker Agelasto resigned earlier this year after lawsuits were filed concerning his decision to move out of the district. Here is what each […]
Voter registration closes Tuesday evening
Katharine DeRosa, Contributing Writer Voter registration for the upcoming elections ends on Tuesday, and here’s everything you need to know to be ready to vote on November 5th. There are nine election districts in Richmond: 1st District — West End 2nd District — North Central 3rd District — Northside 4th District — Southwest 5th District […]
A beginner’s guide to eight candidates of the 5th District City Council election
Anna Madigan Contributing Writer Sarah Elson Contributing Writer Richmond City Council’s 5th District — which covers most of the Fan, parts of Southside, and a large portion of VCU’s Monroe Park campus — will hold a special election Nov. 5. The elected member will fill the remainder of former councilman Parker Agelasto’s term, which ends […]