COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
Office of the Governor
Timothy M. Kaine FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Governor November 26, 2008
Contact: Gordon Hickey
Phone: (804) 225-4260
Cell Phone: (804) 291-8977
Internet: www.governor.virginia.gov
GOVERNOR KAINE SETS SPECIAL ELECTION DATE FOR 70th HOUSE OF DELEGATES DISTRICT
RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine has set Tuesday, January 6, 2009, as the date for voters in the 70th House of Delegates District to participate in a special election to select a successor to former Delegate and City of Richmond Mayor-elect Dwight C. Jones.
“The residents of the 70th District deserve to have their voice heard in the General Assembly when it convenes its session in January,” Governor Kaine said. “Holding the special election on January 6th will ensure that the needs and interests of these citizens are represented and considered in the legislative process.”
The 70th House District includes parts of the Counties of Henrico and Chesterfield and part of the City of Richmond. The deadline for candidates to file to run for the 70th District seat is December 8, 2008.
On January 6, voters in the 81st House of Delegates District will also go to the polls to choose a successor for former Delegate Terrie L. Suit. The 81st House District includes parts of the cities of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake.
