Virginia House of Delegates Republican Caucus
Campaigns & Elections
Statement of Speaker William J. Howell on Delegate Clay Athey’s Decision Not to Seek Re-election
Mar 29th
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) today commented on the announcement by Delegate Clifford L. “Clay” Athey, Jr. (R-Front Royal) that he has decided not to seek re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates for a sixth term in November 2011:
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Speaker Howell Congratulates Gordon Helsel on 91st House District Win, Appoints him to Committees
Mar 9th
RICHMOND, VA – Following yesterday’s special election in House District 91 to replace former Delegate Tom Gear, Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) today congratulated former long-time Poquoson Mayor and how Delegate-elect Gordon C. Helsel, Jr. for his overwhelming campaign victory. Immediately following the required certification by the State Board of Elections, which meets at 4:30 PM today in the Virginia State Capitol, Delegate-elect Helsel will be sworn into office.
Gear Resigns from House
Dec 31st
Delegate Tom Gear (R-Hampton), resigned, effective today, from the House of Delegates, creating a vacancy in . The Caucus wishes Delegate Gear the best as he continues to deal with and supports close family members suffering from major illnesses.
has coverage of Delegate Gear's career of public service.
Because the General Assembly is not in session, has authority to issue a writ of election for a special election in the 91st District. Vacancies occurring when the House is in session are filled in special elections called by the Speaker of the House.
At present, two seats in the House are vacant. The Caucus looks forward to welcoming to the House on January 12 after the Special Election in District 8 to fill the vacancy created by election to the .
The Caucus stands ready to assist the Republican nominee in the special election called to fill the vacancy caused by Delegate Gear's resignation. Republicans in the 91st District, including portions of and and the . The official call for the nomination will be issued by the 91st Legislative District Committee and, once issued, will appear on the
Habeeb Nominated to Succeed Griffith in House
Nov 22nd
Republicans in the City of Salem (, ) and parts of Roanoke County (, ) have nominated to succeed .
Habeeb will likely face Ginger Mumpower, if as reported in the , she is nominated tonight by the local Democrats.
Habeeb, a southwest Virginia native, and attorney with Roanoke-based , has come out swinging with a campaign up and running for the special election, which Gov. McDonnell is expected to call for Jan. 11, 2011, the day before the 2011 session of the General Assembly convenes.
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Wilt, Robinson Win Special Elections; Caucus Back to Full Strength
Jun 15th
In today's special elections, and were elected to fill the two vacancies in the House of Delegates, returning the Caucus to 61 members.
The State Board of Elections has the unofficial returns at its website:
Delegate-elect Wilt will represent the , which includes the and part of . Wilt succeeds former delegate , who resigned to become Commissioner of the .
Delegate-elect Robinson will represent the , which covers a portion of . Robinson succeeds former delegate , who resigned to become Virginia's Chief Information Officer and head of the .
Biographical information on the two delegates-elect is available on their respective websites: