Campaigns and Elections

Jadrnak Announces for Mayor's Race in Emporia

coy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:10:51 -0400

Sharon Jadrnak, a graduate of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2006 and the Candidate Training Program Class of 2007, is a candidate for Mayor in Emporia.

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Congratulations Sharon!

CTP Grad's Run for Congress

coy — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:29:54 -0400

Doug Denneny (CTP 07) is seeking his party's nomination for Congress in Virginia's 11th District (for the seat formerly held by Representative Tom Davis). Doug's candidacy was recently profiled by WUSA Channel 9 (CBS) in Washington. The primary in that district will be held today.

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Click here for Doug's campaign website and for links to more news coverage.

Davis Announces in Va Beach

coy — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:13:07 -0400

Glenn Davis, a member of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2007, announced his candidacy last night for Virginia Beach City Council.

Congratulations Glenn!

(Photo by Brenda Haegley, PLP 07)

CTP's Campbell Wins in Danville

coy — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:00:35 -0400

Larry Campbell, a graduate of the Candidate Training Program Class of 2008, has won election to the Danville City Council—his first campaign for public office.

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Congratulations Larry!

PLP's Sims Launches Campaign

coy — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:38:00 -0500

Terron Sims, a graduate of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2007, has launched a campaign for Arlington School Board.

PODCAST: Quentin Kidd 11.13.07

coy — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:41:55 -0500

Professor of Political Science Quentin Kidd of Christopher Newport University joined Coy Barefoot yesterday afternoon on "Charlottesville—Right Now!" to discuss the recent elections in Virginia. What does this mean for the General Assembly? How to explain Democrats winning in conservative Hampton Roads? What is the "suburban thesis?"

Wittman Wins Nomination for U.S. Congress

coy — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:47:48 -0500

Delegate Rob Wittman, a member of the Sorensen Institute's Fredericksburg Regional Board and a frequent speaker to our programs, has received the Republican nomination in the First District special election to fill the seat vacated as a result of the death of Jo Ann Davis. Davis passed away in October.

Election 2007

coy — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:05:00 -0500

Yesterday was a big day for Sorensen Graduates. Of the 68 running around the Commonwealth, 48 were successful in their bids for public office. We are proud to see so many graduates stepping forward and answering the call to this form of public service. We would like to thank all graduates who ran and worked on campaigns across Virginia. Below is the full list of graduates elected yesterday, but first some summary statistics:

- 18 are Democrats, 18 are Republicans and 12 are Independents;

O'Brien Comments on Turnout for Tomorrow's Elections

coy — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:50:28 -0500

Sean O'Brien is quoted in today's edition of the Washington Examiner in an article titled "Expensive Election Campaign Winding Down in Virginia."

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O'Brien Comments on Tuesday Elections

coy — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:28:00 -0500

The Sorensen Institute's Executive Director, Sean O'Brien, is quoted in the following newspapers this morning regarding the upcoming elections.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, "Most in Va. Likely to Stay Away from Polls"