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In bluing Albemarle, Scottsville District still a battleground for Democrats, GOP in supervisors race

During a recent forum at Victory Hall in Scottsville, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors candidate Michael Hallahan, a Republican, discussed how, while canvassing near 5th St. Station, he was surprised by many residents not realizing they were in the Scottsville District and that he and Democrat Donna Price were their options come Election Day.  Urban […]

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2020 Presidential candidate O’Rourke returned to Charlottesville

Summer is coming to an end, but stumping season is starting.  2020 Democratic Presidential candidate and former Texas Congressman, Beto O’Rourke returned to Charlottesville on Saturday for a second time to speak at a canvassing gathering for state senate candidate Amy Laufer and commonwealth attorney candidate Jim Hingeley.  A crowd of about 100 gathered outside […]

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Candidates reflect on primary campaigns

A crowd of over 50 gathered on the patio of Champion Brewing shortly after the primary election polls closed Tuesday. The skies were still blue, and results had yet to pour in for Virginia’s 57th District. The blue district, which represents Charlottesville and part of Albemarle County, had two women running in its Democratic primary. […]

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Local voter guide, plus Virginia Beach gun safety legislation response

Related Articles: 2019 Voter Guide launches with primary races A conversation with millennial City Council and Board of Supervisors candidates Local philanthropist proposes raising a “Bandera Monumental” on edge of Trump Winery This week on WTJU’s Soundboard, Charlotte discusses the June 11 primaries in Charlottesville and Albemarle and what the youngest candidates think they bring […]

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A conversation with millennial City Council and Board of Supervisors candidates

Charlottesville Tomorrow sat down with a Charlottesville City Council candidate and an Albemarle County Board of Supervisors candidate to discuss how the two governments could enhance collaboration and share insights as the youngest candidates in local races. Responses have been edited for clarity Charlotte Rene Woods: Run For Something is an organization that supports new […]