The congressional election affecting Danville, Lynchburg and Charlottesville had been too close to call Tuesday night.
Politics
Cardinal News covers the political issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia
Posted inLynchburg area
After nationwide blue wave, Democrats who won Lynchburg City Council seats say flip was about perspective, not party
No Republican incumbent was reelected, ending the body’s GOP majority.
Posted inPolitics
Voters reject increasing sales tax for school construction in majority of localities where it was on the ballot
The referendum passed in 14 out of 47 localities, with the contest in Martinsville still too close to call.
Posted inMartinsville area
Greene and Niederstadt win Martinsville council seats in first campaigns, according to unofficial totals
Mayor L.C. Jones, the lone incumbent in the race, finished third.
Posted inNew River Valley
Kanipe and Stewart win Radford City Council seats, with unopposed Gillespie taking mayor’s seat
School board incumbents Jane Swing and Gloria Boyd win reelection, with Ed Dickenson winning the third contested board spot.
Posted inNew River Valley
Opposition votes lead in Amherst, Pulaski gambling referendums
Voters in Amherst County and the town of Pulaski were asked to weigh in on parimutuel wagering. Approval would have given a green light to Rosie’s Gaming Emporium to add locations there.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Republican incumbent Holliday and party-mate Taylor elected to Salem council based on unofficial results
It was a five-way race for two seats.
Posted inPolitics
Less than a third of localities approve new sales tax to fund school construction
Radford, Lexington, Prince Edward County and Buena Vista are among the localities that approved the voter referendum.
Posted inPolitics
Griffith, Cline win reelection. McGuire declares victory over Perriello in still-close race.
Virginia’s 6th and 9th congressional districts remain in Republican hands.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Democrats sweep Roanoke council elections: Newcomers Moore and Clawson and incumbent Sanchez-Jones
Three independents and a lone Republican could not find a way to get a seat, based on unofficial results.
