2011 election
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On November 8, 2011, voters in Charlottesville and Albemarle County will go to the polls for municipal elections, and to participate in Commonwealth-wide races for the Virginia General Assembly.
Candidate selection and registration
Political parties not holding a primary must select their nominees sometime between June 25, 2011 and August 23, 2011.[1]
Primary elections have been delayed due to mandated redistricting[2]. The Charlottesville Democratic Committee had originally announced it would hold a firehouse primary on May 14, 2011 to choose its candidates[3], but will now hold that event at Burley Middle School on August 20, 2011.
Independent candidates must submit petition signatures and filing paperwork by August 23, 2011[2].
Albemarle County races
In Albemarle County, elections will be held for members of the Board of Supervisors and the Albemarle County School Board in three districts. County voters will also decide the at-large school board seat, sheriff, Commonwealth's Attorney, as well as a Director for the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District.
Board of Supervisors
Supervisors will be elected from the Rivanna, Scottsville and White Hall magisterial districts.
- On May 12, Republican incumbent Kenneth C. Boyd from the Rivanna district announced that he would run for re-election at a news conference.[4]
- Lindsay Dorrier announced on March 23, 2011 that he would not seek another term as Supervisor from Scottsville District, creating an open seat.[5] The seat is now being sought by Christopher J. Dumler. On June 2, James C. Norwood announced that he would be running as a Republican for the seat.[6]
- From the White Hall district, Ann Mallek launched her bid for re-election at a press conference on January 13, 2011.[7] No one has filed for the seat April 2. [8]
School Board
At-Large Seat
- University of Virginia Doctoral Candidate Ned Gallaway is a candidate for the at-large seat.[9] On May 25, Cindi Burket, a former substitute teacher, announced that she would also run for the at-large seat.[10]
- From the Scottsville district, Steve Koleszar announced his bid for re-election on February 24, 2011.[citation needed]
- On May 19, Barbara Massie Mouly, the incumbent from White Hall, announced she will run for re-election.[11]
Commonwealth's Attorney
Denise Lunsford, incumbent Commonwealth Attorney, announced her run for re-election February 10 2011[12].
Charlottesville races
Charlottesville's general election will include races for two seats on City Council, four seats on the Charlottesville School Board, and Charlottesville Clerk of Court , as well as a Director for the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District.
City Council
The seats occupied by David Brown, Holly Edwards, and Satyendra Huja are up for election. After a March 25 announcement Huja[13] is the sole incumbent to seek re-election. In December 2010 Brown announced he does not plan to seek re-election[14] , and in February 2011 Holly Edwards followed suit[15].
Scott Bandy was the first registered candidate for this election as an independent.[16] Bob Fenwick has declared his independent candidacy. [17] A socialist candidate, Brandon Collins, announced on his website that he will run. [18] Likewise, Alvin Scott Bandy and Andrew Williams have announced that they will run as independents.[19][20]
The Charlottesville Democratic Committee will hold a firehouse primary on August 20, 2011 to choose three candidates for the November election.[3] Announced candidates for the primary include:
- James Halfaday[21]
- Satyendra Huja[22]
- Peter McIntosh (dropped out of race June 16th, 2011)[23]
- Paul Beyer[24]
- Kathleen M. Galvin[25]
- Dede Smith[26]
- Colette E. Blount[27]
- Brevy Cannon[28]
School board
Four seats are available, including the incumbent seats of Kathleen M. Galvin, Colette E. Blount, and Llezelle A. Dugger and the vacant seat of former member Alvin Edwards, filled by Guian McKee, as of 2011.
McKee will contest the election for another term, and was the first candidate to announce his candidacy.[29]
Clerk of Court
Four-term incumbent Paul Garrett will face Democratic primary challenges from Llezelle Dugger and Pam Melampy. A candidates forum will be held on As of July 16, 2011 at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library's central branch. [30]
References
- ↑ Web. HB 1507 full text, retrieved February 18, 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Web. Some local campaigns on hold until state sets election calendar, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, February 11 2011, retrieved 18 Feb 2011.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Web. City Democrats Choose Firehouse Primary, Press Release, Charlottesville Democratic Committee, retrieved December 10, 2010.
- ↑ Web. Albemarle Supervisor Ken Boyd changes mind, declares candidacy, Brendan Fitzgerald, News Article, 12 May 2011, retrieved 1 June 2011.
- ↑ Web. County's Dorrier won't seek re-election, Brandon Shulleeta, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, March 24, 2011, retrieved March 24, 2011.
- ↑ E-mail. . "*Media Advisory* Jim Norwood to Announce Scottsville BoS Run." Message to news@cvilletomorrow.org. 6 June 2011.
- ↑ Web. Ann Mallek announces re-election campaign for Albemarle Board of Supervisors, Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow, 13 Jan. 2011, retrieved 13 Jan. 2011.
- ↑ Web. Battling Parkinson's, Dorrier winding down political career, Brandon Shulleeta, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, April 3, 2011, retrieved April 4, 2011.
- ↑ http://nedgallaway.com/about/
- ↑ Web. Former Substitute Teacher is Albemarle School Board Candidate, 25 May 2011, retrieved 1 June 2011.
- ↑ Web. Mouly to run for re-election to Albemarle School Board, Sharon C. Fitzgerald, Article, 19 May 2011, retrieved 1 June 2011.
- ↑ Web. Lunsford officially announces re-election bid, TASHA KATES, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, February 10 2011, retrieved February 18 2011.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville City Council Member Huja Seeks Re-Election, nbc29.com, WVIR, Mar 25, 2011
- ↑ Web. 'Eight years is plenty', The Daily Progress, 21 April 2010, retrieved 6 June 2011.
- ↑ Web. Breaking news: Holly Edwards will not seek 2nd council term, Schilling Show blog, Feb 21 2011
- ↑ Web. First City Council Candidate Files Paperwork, 1070 WINA newsradio, Saga Communications, retrieved March 24, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Fenwick announces new campaign for city council, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, April 11, 2011, retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Announcing My Candidacy, Brandon Collins, Brandon Collins, April 25, 2011, retrieved April 25, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Fry's Spring Resident to Run for City Council, 23 March 2011, retrieved 6 June 2011.
- ↑ Web. Andrew Williams Announced Candidacy for City Council Sunday, 29 May 2011, retrieved 6 June 2011.
- ↑ Web. Democrat Halfaday, James Halfaday, personal site, retrieved February 22, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Huja launches bid for second term on Charlottesville City Council, Sean Tubbs, site, Charlottesville Tomorrow, 25 March 2011, retrieved 15 June 2011.
- ↑ Web. McIntosh drops out of City Council race, Graham Moomaw, site, The Daily Progress, 16 June 2011, retrieved 16 June 2011.
- ↑ Web. Beyer announces campaign for Charlottesville City Council, Frank Muraca, site, Charlottesville Tomorrow, 9 June 2011, retrieved 15 June 2011.
- ↑ Web. Galvin enters race for Democratic nomination to Charlottesville City Council, Brian Wheeler, site, Charlottesville Tomorrow, 19 May 2011, retrieved 15 June 2011.
- ↑ Web. Smith announces bid for Charlottesville City Council, Frank Muraca & Brian Wheeler, site, Charlottesville Tomorrow, 13 June 2011, retrieved 15 June 2011.
- ↑ Web. Colette Blount launches campaign for Charlottesville City Council, Article, Charlottesville Tomorrow, 29 June 2011, retrieved 5 July 2011.
- ↑ Web. Brevy Cannon launches campaign for Charlottesville City Council, Graham Moomaw, Article, The Daily Progress, 22 June 2011, retrieved 5 July 2011.
- ↑ Web. McKee first city school board member to announce re-election bid, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, June 15 2011
- ↑ Web. Forum set for city clerk race, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, July 10, 2011, retrieved July 12, 2011.