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45th House District

Friday, July 27, 2012

Democrats Organize Caucus to Choose Delegate Nominee

The 45th House District Nominating Committee convened on Thursday to organize a caucus to nominate a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates.

Just days after Gov. Bob McDonnell called for a special Sept. 4 election to fill the soon-to-be empty 45th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates, Democrats in Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax have laid the groundwork for a last-minute caucus to choose a nominee. The 45th District includes Alexandria, parts of southern Arlington County including Fairlington, and a portion of the Huntington-Belle Haven area of Fairfax County. The seat is being vacated by Del. David Englin, who recently announced his resignation effective Aug. 31. On Thursday evening, the nominating committee decided to offer two opportunities for registered voters to participate in the caucus. Craig Fifer, chairman of the 45th House District Nominating Committee…

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Updated: Governor Announces Special Election Will Be Sept. 4, Updated: Englin Turns in Resignation, Endorses Gautney, Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy, and 2 more ›

Monday, April 9, 2012

Lander Wants to Seek Common Ground as Delegate

Arlington School Board member is one of two Democrats to announce they will seek Del. David Englin's seat.

James Lander believes he can go to Richmond and build bridges that will help Democrats in the House of Delegates advance their agenda and move this state forward. Lander, 42, has served in the U.S. Navy actively or as a reservist for 22 years. He's about halfway through his first two-year term on the Arlington School Board, his first public office. And he's a national program manager for Goodwill Industries International, doing workforce development for veterans who are transitioning back to civilian life. Lander is one of two Democrats who have announced their intentions to seek the seat in the House of Delegates that will be vacated by Del. David Englin, D-Alexandria. The other is Alexandria City Councilman Rob Krupicka. Last week, …

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Lander Joins Race for Englin's Seat, Krupicka to Run for Englin's Seat in House of Delegates, and Updated: Del. Englin Will Not Seek Re-election

Gary Taco

5:34 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012

I heard Kevin McDonald (Alexandria) also is interested in running.   more ›

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