United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 2010
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The 2010 congressional elections in Virginia were held November 2, 2010, to determine who will represent the state
of Virginia
in the United States House of Representatives
. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 112th Congress
from January 2011 until January 2013.
Primary elections were held on June 9, 2010.
was challenged by Democratic nominee Krystal Ball
, a 28-year-old accountant and businesswoman. Independent Green candidate Gail "for Rail" Parker (campaign site, PVS), businesswoman, retired U.S. Air Force officer, and Vice Chair of the Independent Green Party of Virginia
, was also on the ballot.
In the Republican primary, Wittman won against self-described Tea Party movement
member Catherine Crabill. Crabill's candidacy had been controversial due to her statements that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was intended to help citizens protect themselves from tyranny. and that citizens may have to turn from the ballot box
to the bullet box. In 2009, Wittman and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell
refused to endorse her for the Virginia House of Delegates
. McDonnell spokesman Tucker Martin stated, "It's absolutely wrong for any candidate of any party to refer to the actions of the President of the United States
and members of the United States Congress
as 'domestic terrorism,' and to threaten to resort to violence if one fails to prevail in elections." Crabill refused to retract her remarks, saying "Those are my convictions." Wittman voted against the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
during the financial crisis, against economic stimulus packages, and against the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
, so had been deemed by some commentators to be difficult to get to the right of. But there was also deemed to be good reason for Wittman to worry about the primary's outcome, given the anti-government mood of the country. Wittman defeated Crabill with approximately 90% of the vote.
was challenged by Republican businessman Scott Rigell
and Independent Kenny Golden (site, PVS), a retired Navy
Commodore.
Rigell won the Republican primary election over four other businessmen: Ed Maulbeck, Ben Loyola, Army Brigadier General Bert Mizusawa
, former Navy SEAL turned local business owner Scott Taylor, and Jessica Sandlin, a single mother of 5 native to Virginia Beach. Bert Mizusawa
raised more money than any candidate in the last two periods, and was considered a frontrunner. Businessman Rigell was the other frontrunner, receiving major endorsements from Thelma Drake
, and Bob McDonnell
's daughter.
Scott has run unopposed in five of the last six elections in what is considered a "safe" Democratic district. The district's current configuration dates to 1993, when the Justice Department
ordered Virginia to create a majority-minority district.
was challenged by Democratic nominee Wynne LeGrow
of Emporia
. Forbes retained his seat by beating his Democratic challenger by earning 62% of votes cast.
Forbes was first elected to the House in 2001 to fill a vacancy caused by the death of ten-term Democratic Congressman Norman Sisisky
. Forbes defeated Democratic State Senator Louise Lucas
52-48% that year. He ran unopposed by Democrats in 2002 and 2006. ElectionProjection states that Forbes is favored to win.
Tom Perriello
was challenged by Republican
Robert Hurt
, state Senator from Chatham
, and independent
Jeffrey A. Clark (campaign site, PVS), a businessman from Danville
.
In 2008, Perriello defeated Republican incumbent Virgil Goode
. Goode did not seek a rematch in 2010, although he said several Conservative groups asked him to run on a pro-Tea Party
ticket, due to their dissatisfaction with the Republicans.
Hurt won the primary election over six other candidates: Republican activist Feda Kidd Morton, private real estate investor Laurence Verga, Albemarle County Supervisor Ken Boyd, businessman Ron Ferrin, Jim McKelvey from Franklin County
, and Michael McPadden. Perriello faced no opposition in the Democratic primary.
faced no primary opposition, and was re-elected to a 10th term in the general election on November 2, capturing 76% of the vote.
Jeff Vanke of Roanoke
ran as an Independent, citing endorsements by the Modern Whig Party
, American Centrist Party and Independent Green Party of Virginia
, and received 13% of the vote.
Stuart Bain of Salem
ran as a Libertarian
and received 9% of the vote.
Eric Cantor
sought a sixth term and faced no primary opposition. Rick Waugh (campaign site, PVS) was the Democratic nominee, and Floyd C. Bayne (campaign site, PVS) was the Independent Greens of Virginia and Tea Party supported candidate. Tea Party-supported independent candidate Herb Lux (campaign site) had his emergency appeal to the United States Supreme Court turned aside on October 1, 2010, and so did not appear on the ballot.
was challenged by Republican nominee Patrick Murray
, a retired United States Army
Colonel
, and Independent Green Party nominee Ron Fisher (campaign site, PVS), a retired U.S. Navy captain.
Moran ran for re-election for an 11th term, and faced no primary opposition. Former Republican primary candidates were:
was challenged by Republican nominee Morgan Griffith
, the Majority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates
, and Independent Jeremiah Heaton (campaign site, PVS), a U.S. Army veteran, farmer and businessman.
Boucher, who had represented the district since 1983, was unopposed on the Democratic side. On the Republican side, Griffith was selected by a convention held on May 22, 2010 at Fort Chiswell High School in Max Meadows
. Delegates to the convention were selected by 23 local committee mass meetings held between February 25 and April 29. Other Republican candidates for the nomination were:
The 9th District covers much of Southwest Virginia
.
.
Wolf was unopposed on the Republican side. Barnett won the Democratic primary election against Richard Anthony and Julien Modica.
Former candidates were:
The district, located in northern Virginia, includes some Washington, D.C.
suburbs, and backed Democrat Barack Obama
in 2008.
faced Republican Keith Fimian
, who lost to Connolly in 2008. Also on the ballot were Libertarian David L. Dotson (campaign site, PVS), Independent Green David William Gillis, Jr. (campaign site, PVS), and Independent Christopher F. DeCarlo (campaign site, PVS).
Connolly was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Fimian won against Pat Herrity
in the Republican primary election, beating him 56%-44%, with 35,890 votes cast.
U.S. state
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of Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
in the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 112th Congress
112th United States Congress
The One Hundred Twelfth United States Congress is the current meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It convened in Washington, D.C. on January 3, 2011, and will end on January...
from January 2011 until January 2013.
Primary elections were held on June 9, 2010.
District 1
Republican incumbent Rob WittmanRob Wittman
Robert J. Wittman is the U.S. Representative for , serving since a special election in 2007. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district stretches from the fringes of the Washington suburbs to the Hampton Roads area...
was challenged by Democratic nominee Krystal Ball
Krystal Ball
Krystal Marie Ball is a businesswoman, certified public accountant, and political commentator. She was the Democratic Party nominee for United States Congress in Virginia's 1st congressional district in the 2010 election, losing to Republican Rob Wittman.- Personal life, education and career...
, a 28-year-old accountant and businesswoman. Independent Green candidate Gail "for Rail" Parker (campaign site, PVS), businesswoman, retired U.S. Air Force officer, and Vice Chair of the Independent Green Party of Virginia
Independent Green Party of Virginia
The Independent Greens of Virginia, , is the state affiliate of the Independence Party of America in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It became a state party around 2003 when a faction of the Arlington local chapter of the Green Party of Virginia split from the main party...
, was also on the ballot.
In the Republican primary, Wittman won against self-described Tea Party movement
Tea Party movement
The Tea Party movement is an American populist political movement that is generally recognized as conservative and libertarian, and has sponsored protests and supported political candidates since 2009...
member Catherine Crabill. Crabill's candidacy had been controversial due to her statements that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was intended to help citizens protect themselves from tyranny. and that citizens may have to turn from the ballot box
Ballot box
A ballot box is a temporarily sealed container, usually square box though sometimes a tamper resistant bag, with a narrow slot in the top sufficient to accept a ballot paper in an election but which prevents anyone from accessing the votes cast until the close of the voting period...
to the bullet box. In 2009, Wittman and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell
Bob McDonnell
Robert Francis "Bob" McDonnell is an American politician who has been the 71st Governor of Virginia since January 2010. A former lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, McDonnell served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1993 to 2006 and served as Attorney General of Virginia from 2006...
refused to endorse her for the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
. McDonnell spokesman Tucker Martin stated, "It's absolutely wrong for any candidate of any party to refer to the actions of the President of the United States
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
and members of the United States Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
as 'domestic terrorism,' and to threaten to resort to violence if one fails to prevail in elections." Crabill refused to retract her remarks, saying "Those are my convictions." Wittman voted against the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Division A of , commonly referred to as a bailout of the U.S. financial system, is a law enacted in response to the subprime mortgage crisis...
during the financial crisis, against economic stimulus packages, and against the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 is a law that was enacted by the 111th United States Congress, by means of the reconciliation process, in order to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act...
, so had been deemed by some commentators to be difficult to get to the right of. But there was also deemed to be good reason for Wittman to worry about the primary's outcome, given the anti-government mood of the country. Wittman defeated Crabill with approximately 90% of the vote.
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District 2
Democratic incumbent Glenn NyeGlenn Nye
Glenn Carlyle Nye III is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2009 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
was challenged by Republican businessman Scott Rigell
Scott Rigell
Edward Scott Rigell is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education, and business career:...
and Independent Kenny Golden (site, PVS), a retired Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
Commodore.
Rigell won the Republican primary election over four other businessmen: Ed Maulbeck, Ben Loyola, Army Brigadier General Bert Mizusawa
Bert Mizusawa
Bert Kameaaloha “Bert” Mizusawa is a major general in the United States Army Reserve. His awards include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and 30 other awards as well as the Combat Infantryman, Master Parachutist, Ranger, Air Assault, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Badges...
, former Navy SEAL turned local business owner Scott Taylor, and Jessica Sandlin, a single mother of 5 native to Virginia Beach. Bert Mizusawa
Bert Mizusawa
Bert Kameaaloha “Bert” Mizusawa is a major general in the United States Army Reserve. His awards include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and 30 other awards as well as the Combat Infantryman, Master Parachutist, Ranger, Air Assault, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Badges...
raised more money than any candidate in the last two periods, and was considered a frontrunner. Businessman Rigell was the other frontrunner, receiving major endorsements from Thelma Drake
Thelma Drake
Thelma D. Drake was a Member of Congress of the Republican party from the state of Virginia. She was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in November 2004 to represent . She was defeated by Democrat Glenn Nye in 2008.Thelma Drake grew up in Ohio and attended Elyria High School...
, and Bob McDonnell
Bob McDonnell
Robert Francis "Bob" McDonnell is an American politician who has been the 71st Governor of Virginia since January 2010. A former lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, McDonnell served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1993 to 2006 and served as Attorney General of Virginia from 2006...
's daughter.
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District 3
Democratic incumbent Bobby Scott was challenged by Republican nominee former JAG Chuck Smith (campaign site, PVS) of Virginia Beach, Libertarian James Quigley (campaign site, PVS) of Hampton, and Independent Green John Kelly (campaign site, PVS).Scott has run unopposed in five of the last six elections in what is considered a "safe" Democratic district. The district's current configuration dates to 1993, when the Justice Department
United States Department of Justice
The United States Department of Justice , is the United States federal executive department responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice, equivalent to the justice or interior ministries of other countries.The Department is led by the Attorney General, who is nominated...
ordered Virginia to create a majority-minority district.
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District 4
Republican incumbent Randy ForbesRandy Forbes
James Randy Forbes is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
was challenged by Democratic nominee Wynne LeGrow
Wynne LeGrow
Wynne LeGrow is a retired nephrologist from Emporia, Virginia and was the Democratic nominee for Congress in Virginia's 4th congressional district in 2010. He ran against incumbent Republican Congressman Randy Forbes.-Personal life:...
of Emporia
Emporia, Virginia
Emporia is an independent city located within the confines of Greensville County, Virginia, United States. The population was estimated to be 5,927 in 2010. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Emporia with surrounding Greensville county for statistical purposes...
. Forbes retained his seat by beating his Democratic challenger by earning 62% of votes cast.
Forbes was first elected to the House in 2001 to fill a vacancy caused by the death of ten-term Democratic Congressman Norman Sisisky
Norman Sisisky
Norman Sisisky was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia from 1983 to 2001, representing the 4th District. He was a leader of the Blue Dog Coalition and one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress at the time.Sisisky was born in Baltimore, Maryland...
. Forbes defeated Democratic State Senator Louise Lucas
Louise Lucas
L. Louise Lucas is a Democratic member of the Senate of Virginia, representing the 18th District since 1992. She was defeated by Republican Randy Forbes in the 2001 special election to replace U.S. Congressman Norman Sisisky, who had died in office. In 2008 two companies which she controls applied...
52-48% that year. He ran unopposed by Democrats in 2002 and 2006. ElectionProjection states that Forbes is favored to win.
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Polling
District 5
Incumbent DemocratDemocratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
Tom Perriello
Tom Perriello
Thomas Stuart Price "Tom" Perriello is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2009 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes much of Southside Virginia and stretches north to Charlottesville....
was challenged by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
Robert Hurt
Robert Hurt (Virginia politician)
Robert Hurt is the U.S. Representative for , serving since January 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district stretches from Charlottesville to Southside and west to Bedford and Franklin counties. Prior to joining Congress, Hurt was a state senator and delegate, councilman and...
, state Senator from Chatham
Chatham, Virginia
Chatham is a town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. Chatham's population was 1,338 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Danville, Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area. Chatham is home to Chatham High School and Hargrave Military Academy. It is also home to Chatham Hall , an...
, and independent
Independent (politician)
In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do...
Jeffrey A. Clark (campaign site, PVS), a businessman from Danville
Danville, Virginia
Danville is an independent city in Virginia, United States, bounded by Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina. It was the last capital of the Confederate States of America. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Danville with Pittsylvania county for...
.
In 2008, Perriello defeated Republican incumbent Virgil Goode
Virgil Goode
Virgil Hamlin Goode, Jr. , is an American politician, last serving as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented the 5th congressional district of Virginia from 1997 to 2009...
. Goode did not seek a rematch in 2010, although he said several Conservative groups asked him to run on a pro-Tea Party
Tea Party movement
The Tea Party movement is an American populist political movement that is generally recognized as conservative and libertarian, and has sponsored protests and supported political candidates since 2009...
ticket, due to their dissatisfaction with the Republicans.
Hurt won the primary election over six other candidates: Republican activist Feda Kidd Morton, private real estate investor Laurence Verga, Albemarle County Supervisor Ken Boyd, businessman Ron Ferrin, Jim McKelvey from Franklin County
Franklin County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 47,286 people, 18,963 households, and 13,918 families residing in the county. The population density was 68 people per square mile . There were 22,717 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile...
, and Michael McPadden. Perriello faced no opposition in the Democratic primary.
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Polling
| Poll Source | Dates Administered | Tom Perriello (D) | Robert Hurt (R) | Jeffrey Clark (I) | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survey USA | September 28, 2010 | 35% | 58% | 4% | 3% |
| Benenson Strategy Group | September 21, 2010 | 44% | 46% | 4% | 5% |
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September 7, 2010 | 42% | 44% | 6% | 7% |
| Survey USA | September 2, 2010 | 35% | 61% | 2% | 2% |
| American Action Forum | August 12, 2010 | 43% | 49% | - | 8% |
| Survey USA | July 20, 2010 | 35% | 58% | 4% | 3% |
| Public Policy Polling Public Policy Polling Public Policy Polling is an American Democratic Party-affiliated polling firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina. PPP was founded in 2001 by businessman and Democratic pollster Dean Debnam, the firm's current president and chief executive officer... |
February 5–10, 2010 | 44% | 44% |
District 6
Incumbent Republican Bob GoodlatteBob Goodlatte
Robert William "Bob" Goodlatte is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district is based in Roanoke and also includes Lynchburg, Harrisonburg and Staunton.-Early life, education and career:...
faced no primary opposition, and was re-elected to a 10th term in the general election on November 2, capturing 76% of the vote.
Jeff Vanke of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke is an independent city in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. state of Virginia and is the tenth-largest city in the Commonwealth. It is located in the Roanoke Valley of the Roanoke Region of Virginia. The population within the city limits was 97,032 as of 2010...
ran as an Independent, citing endorsements by the Modern Whig Party
Modern Whig Party
The Modern Whig Party is a United States political party whose stated intention is to be a "party for the rest of us." The Modern Whig Party describes itself as a mainstream, middle-of-the-road grassroots movement that caters to those voters who believe in various Republican issues but also believe...
, American Centrist Party and Independent Green Party of Virginia
Independent Green Party of Virginia
The Independent Greens of Virginia, , is the state affiliate of the Independence Party of America in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It became a state party around 2003 when a faction of the Arlington local chapter of the Green Party of Virginia split from the main party...
, and received 13% of the vote.
Stuart Bain of Salem
Salem, Virginia
Salem is an independent city in Virginia, USA, bordered by the city of Roanoke to the east but otherwise adjacent to Roanoke County. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 24,802 according to 2010 U.S. Census...
ran as a Libertarian
Libertarian Party (United States)
The Libertarian Party is the third largest and fastest growing political party in the United States. The political platform of the Libertarian Party reflects its brand of libertarianism, favoring minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration...
and received 9% of the vote.
District 7
Incumbent Republican Congressman and U.S. House Minority WhipParty whips of the United States House of Representatives
A whip in the United States House of Representatives manages his party's legislative program on the House floor. The Whip keeps track of all legislation and ensures that all party members are present when important measures are to be voted upon....
Eric Cantor
Eric Cantor
Eric Ivan Cantor is the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district, serving since 2001. A member of the Republican Party, he became House Majority Leader when the 112th Congress convened on January 3, 2011...
sought a sixth term and faced no primary opposition. Rick Waugh (campaign site, PVS) was the Democratic nominee, and Floyd C. Bayne (campaign site, PVS) was the Independent Greens of Virginia and Tea Party supported candidate. Tea Party-supported independent candidate Herb Lux (campaign site) had his emergency appeal to the United States Supreme Court turned aside on October 1, 2010, and so did not appear on the ballot.
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District 8
Democratic incumbent Jim MoranJim Moran
James Patrick "Jim" Moran, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1991. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district is located in Northern Virginia and includes the cities of Falls Church and Alexandria, all of Arlington County, and a portion of Fairfax County.Jim Moran was...
was challenged by Republican nominee Patrick Murray
Patrick Murray (politician)
Patrick Murray is a retired United States Army Colonel and Virginia politician who ran for the United States House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th congressional district in 2010 and is running for the same seat again in 2012.-Early life:...
, a retired United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
Colonel
Colonel (United States)
In the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, colonel is a senior field grade military officer rank just above the rank of lieutenant colonel and just below the rank of brigadier general...
, and Independent Green Party nominee Ron Fisher (campaign site, PVS), a retired U.S. Navy captain.
Moran ran for re-election for an 11th term, and faced no primary opposition. Former Republican primary candidates were:
- Matthew BerryMatthew Berry (politician)Matthew B. "Matt" Berry is a Republican Party politician and attorney. He challenged Military veteran Patrick Murray in the 2010 Republican primary election in Virginia's 8th congressional district, a Congressional seat in Northern Virginia currently held by 10-term Democratic incumbent Jim Moran...
, an attorney and former clerk to U.S. Supreme CourtSupreme Court of the United StatesThe Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all state and federal courts, and original jurisdiction over a small range of cases...
JusticeAssociate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United StatesAssociate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States are the members of the Supreme Court of the United States other than the Chief Justice of the United States...
Clarence ThomasClarence ThomasClarence Thomas is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Succeeding Thurgood Marshall, Thomas is the second African American to serve on the Court....
. Berry lost to Murray in a primary election on June 8. - Mark Ellmore, Republican nominee in the 2008 race.
- Laurence Socci, lobbyist. Socci dropped out on March 23 and endorsed Berry.
- Will Radle - formerly considering a run for the Republican nomination
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Polling
| Source | Dates Administered | Jim Moran (D) | Patrick Murray (R) | Undecided/Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pollster unavailable, results via the Washington Post | October 2010 | 58% | 31% | 11% |
| McLaughlin & Associates | September 2010 | 45% | 32% | 23% |
District 9
Democratic incumbent Rick BoucherRick Boucher
Frederick Carlyle "Rick" Boucher is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1983 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:...
was challenged by Republican nominee Morgan Griffith
Morgan Griffith
Howard Morgan Griffith is the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 9th congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was the majority leader of the Virginia House of Delegates and represented the 8th District, serving from 1994 until 2011...
, the Majority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
, and Independent Jeremiah Heaton (campaign site, PVS), a U.S. Army veteran, farmer and businessman.
Boucher, who had represented the district since 1983, was unopposed on the Democratic side. On the Republican side, Griffith was selected by a convention held on May 22, 2010 at Fort Chiswell High School in Max Meadows
Max Meadows, Virginia
Max Meadows is a census-designated place in Wythe County, Virginia, United States. The population was 562 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Max Meadows is located at ....
. Delegates to the convention were selected by 23 local committee mass meetings held between February 25 and April 29. Other Republican candidates for the nomination were:
- William Carr: retiree from AraratArarat, VirginiaArarat is an unincorporated community in Patrick County, Virginia, United States, south of the Blue Ridge Parkway and north of Mount Airy, North Carolina. Ararat is located near the Virginia/North Carolina state line about five miles north of Mount Airy, North Carolina and about 25 miles west of...
- Adam Light: small business owner from Tazewell CountyTazewell County, VirginiaAs of the census of 2000, there were 44,598 people, 18,277 households and 13,232 families residing in the county. The population density was 86 people per square mile . There were 20,390 housing units at an average density of 39 per square mile...
- David Moore: former Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army from Tazewell CountyTazewell County, VirginiaAs of the census of 2000, there were 44,598 people, 18,277 households and 13,232 families residing in the county. The population density was 86 people per square mile . There were 20,390 housing units at an average density of 39 per square mile...
- Jessee Ring: retired engineer from Pulaski CountyPulaski County, VirginiaAs of the census of 2000, there were 35,127 people, 14,643 households, and 10,147 families residing in the county. The population density was 110 people per square mile . There were 16,325 housing units at an average density of 51 per square mile...
. - Brandon Roop: tea party activist from BlacksburgBlacksburg, VirginiaBlacksburg is an incorporated town located in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States, with a population of 42,620 at the 2010 census. Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Radford are the three principal jurisdictions of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metropolitan Statistical Area which...
- Jim Bebout, retiree, announced during a tea party protest
The 9th District covers much of Southwest Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Southwest Virginia, often abbreviated as SWVA, is a mountainous region of Virginia in the westernmost part of the commonwealth. Southwest Virginia has been defined alternatively as all Virginia counties on the Appalachian Plateau, all Virginia counties west of the Eastern Continental Divide, or...
.
- VA - District 9 from OurCampaigns.com
- Race ranking and details from CQ PoliticsCongressional QuarterlyCongressional Quarterly, Inc., or CQ, is a privately owned publishing company that produces a number of publications reporting primarily on the United States Congress...
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.orgCenter for Responsive PoliticsThe Center for Responsive Politics is a non-profit, nonpartisan research group based in Washington, D.C. that tracks money in politics and the effect of money and lobbying activity on elections and public policy and maintains a public online database of its information.Their database...
- Race profile at The New York TimesThe New York TimesThe New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
District 10
Republican incumbent Frank Wolf was running for re-election for a 16th term. He is being challenged by Democrat Jeff Barnett (campaign site, PVS) and Libertarian William RedpathBill Redpath
William Redpath is the current Treasurer and immediate past National Chair of the United States Libertarian Party, first elected by delegates to the 2006 Libertarian National Convention in Portland, Oregon in July 2006...
.
Wolf was unopposed on the Republican side. Barnett won the Democratic primary election against Richard Anthony and Julien Modica.
Former candidates were:
- Dennis Findley (D) - McLean resident and architect
- Jim Trautz (R) - Loudoun County resident and former naval officer
The district, located in northern Virginia, includes some Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
suburbs, and backed Democrat Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
in 2008.
- Race ranking and details from CQ PoliticsCongressional QuarterlyCongressional Quarterly, Inc., or CQ, is a privately owned publishing company that produces a number of publications reporting primarily on the United States Congress...
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.orgCenter for Responsive PoliticsThe Center for Responsive Politics is a non-profit, nonpartisan research group based in Washington, D.C. that tracks money in politics and the effect of money and lobbying activity on elections and public policy and maintains a public online database of its information.Their database...
- Race profile at The New York TimesThe New York TimesThe New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
District 11
Democratic incumbent Gerry ConnollyGerry Connolly
Gerald E. 'Gerry' Connolly is a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th congressional district. He was first elected in 2008. Connolly is a member of the Democratic Party....
faced Republican Keith Fimian
Keith Fimian
Keith Shawn Fimian is a businessman and politician in Virginia. He was the 2008 and 2010 Republican nominee for . Fimian lost both elections, the first by 12%, and the second by 0.4%.- Early life and education :...
, who lost to Connolly in 2008. Also on the ballot were Libertarian David L. Dotson (campaign site, PVS), Independent Green David William Gillis, Jr. (campaign site, PVS), and Independent Christopher F. DeCarlo (campaign site, PVS).
Connolly was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Fimian won against Pat Herrity
Pat Herrity
Patrick S. "Pat" Herrity is a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, representing the Springfield District since being elected November 2007. Herrity is also a certified public accountant and is the Chief Financial Officer of Arrowhead Global Solutions...
in the Republican primary election, beating him 56%-44%, with 35,890 votes cast.
- VA - District 11 from OurCampaigns.com
- Race ranking and details from CQ PoliticsCongressional QuarterlyCongressional Quarterly, Inc., or CQ, is a privately owned publishing company that produces a number of publications reporting primarily on the United States Congress...
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.orgCenter for Responsive PoliticsThe Center for Responsive Politics is a non-profit, nonpartisan research group based in Washington, D.C. that tracks money in politics and the effect of money and lobbying activity on elections and public policy and maintains a public online database of its information.Their database...
- Race profile at The New York TimesThe New York TimesThe New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
Polling
| Poll Source | Dates Administered | Gerald Connolly (D) | Keith Fimian (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaughlin & Associates | February 5–10, 2010 | 35% | 40% |
External links
- Virginia State Board of Elections
- Virginia Candidates for U.S. Congress at Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...
- Virginia from OurCampaigns.com
- Virginia Congressional Races in 2010 from Open SecretsOpen SecretsOpen Secrets is a book of short stories by Alice Munro published by McClelland and Stewart in 1994. It was nominated for the 1994 Governor General's Award for English Fiction.-Stories:* "Carried Away"* "A Real Life"...
(campaign contributions) - 2010 National Congressional Ballot from Pollster.com
- House - Virginia from the Cook Political ReportCook Political ReportThe Cook Political Report is an independent, non-partisan online newsletter that analyzes elections and campaigns for the United States House of Representatives, the United States Senate, Governor's offices and the American Presidency. The Cook Political Report is led by a staff of five...