Election 2009 Results

Based on the still un-official results from yesterday's election here in Virginia, the Sorensen Institute is  proud to report that we had 27 Sorensen graduates win office (of the 49 running). We are looking at the potential for a pending canvass and possibly even a recount in two House of Delegates races involving alumni (see below), but for now, it looks like we have 27 alumni victories in election 2009!

* 27 Sorensen alumni won office on November 3, 2009: 10 Republicans, 14 Democrats, and 3 Independents.

* We are looking at 5 new Sorensen graduates elected to the Virginia General Assembly— four of whom are alumni of this year's Candidate Training Program!

* A total of 23 Sorensen graduates have now been elected to the Virginia General Assembly over time. Assuming the potential recounts don't change any results, 18 Sorensen graduates would serve in the GA once their terms begin in January 2010.

According to the un-official results from the Virginia State Board of Elections, Sorensen alumni who won office in yesterday's election are:

Robin Abbott (CTP Spring 2009, D): House of Delegates, 93rd

Kenny Alexander (PLP 2002, D): House of Delegates, 89th

Richard Anderson (CTP Winter 2009, R): House of Delegates, 51st

Priscilla S. Bele (CTP 2007, D): Commissioner of Revenue, Newport News City

Connie Brennan (PLP 2005, D): Board of Supervisors, Nelson County, Central District

James Brown (CTP Spring 2009, D): Sheriff, City of Charlottesville

David L. Bulova (PLP 1997, D): House of Delegates, 37th

Steve Clinton (PLP 2000, R): Board of Supervisors, Botetourt County

John A. Cosgrove (PLP 1998, R): House of Delegates, 78th

Adam P. Ebbin (PLP 2000, D): House of Delegates, 49th

Scott Garrett (CTP 2006, R): House of Delegates, 23rd

Tag Greason (CTP Winter 2009, R): House of Delegates, 32nd

Charniele L. Herring (PLP 2006; CTP 2008, D): House of Delegates, 46th

James O. Icenhour (CTP 2005, D): Board of Supervisors, James City County, Powhatan District

Kaye Kory (CTP Winter 2009, D): House of Delegates, 38th

Lynwood W. Lewis (PLP 1995; CTP 1999; D): House of Delegates, 100th

Daniel W. Marshall (CTP 2001, R): House of Delegates, 14th

Jennifer L. McClellan (PLP 2001; CTP 2005, D): House of Delegates, 71st

Michael Mondul (Danville 2004, I): Sheriff, City of Danville

Joy Moore (CTP 2005, I): Treasurer, City of Colonial Heights

Gabe Morgan (CTP 2005, R): Sheriff, City of Newport News

Dave Norris (CTP 2006, D): City Council, City of Charlottesville

David A. Nutter (CTP 2001, R): House of Delegates, 7th

Christopher Peace (PLP 2004, R): House of Delegates, 97th

Mark D. Sickles (PLP 1998, CTP 2001, D): House of Delegates, 43rd

Eric J. Strucko (PLP 1999, I): School Board Member, Albemarle County, Samuel Miller District

Rodney S. Thomas (PLP 1999, R): Board of Supervisors, Albemarle County, Rio District

*This list does not include Sornensen alumni Bobby Mathieson and Margie Vanderhye, who may seek a canvass or recount in each of their House of Delegates races, depending on the certified vote returns. 

The Sorensen Institute extends its thanks and congratulations to everyone who had the courage and conviction to stand for office, as well as all of our alumni who worked long hours for many months on a number of campaigns across Virginia. Democracy in Virginia is stronger because of you!