Primary election results
Check out the links on VPAP.org to see the returns from the election on Tuesday, June 9th. Use the buttons at the top of the screen to switch between Senate, House, and Local races.
Vote TOMORROW – June 9th
Polls open 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM Just a quick reminder for those of you who vote in primary elections (and you know you should!) that TOMORROW (6/9) is the June primary. You may review who/what is on the ballot in your locality by using the Virginia Department of Elections website: [button color="#ffffff" [...]
Elections Next Week – June 9th
Polls open 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM Just a quick reminder for those of you who vote in Republican and Democrat primary elections (and you know you should!) that this Tuesday (6/9) is the June primary. You may review who/what is on the ballot in your locality by using the Virginia Department of Elections [...]
VCDL Releases Endorsement List for June Election Races
The Virginia Citizen's Defense League (VCDL), who is the premier organization in Virginia in support of your 2nd Amendment rights, has recently released its endorsement list for the 2015 June Primary elections. Note: This list is not RTP endorsements; we are merely sharing VCDL's notice. See below: ***VCDL-PAC UPDATE*** Here is the full slate [...]
Cruz Is In: Announces Presidential Candidacy
In a surprise to absolutely no one, today Senator Ted Cruz announced his candidacy for President at Liberty University. Cruz is the first "top tier" candidate to announce, selecting today to mark the anniversary of the signing of Obamacare into law. From Liberty University:
RTP’s Larry Nordvig WINS Powhatan Supervisor Seat
Many of you will remember Larry Nordvig, who stepped down from his Executive Director position in Richmond Tea Party last year. Today in the Powhatan County special election for the 2nd District, Larry WON 479 to 412 against Independent candidate Gail H. Timberlake. Larry will serve as supervisor for the rest of this current term, [...]
Senator Walter Stosch (VA-12th District) Announces Retirement
Republican Senator Walter Stosch (VA-12), long-seen as being weak on conservative principles, announced today his intent to resign from office. Senator Stosch was one of three "republicans" that supported Governor Terry McAuliffe's Medicaid expansion, and was seen as a target to replace in the next election cycle. Get the story at The Bull Elephant: Senator [...]
PolitiFact Rates Susan Stimpson “Mostly True” Regarding Bill Howell Tax Hikes
On December 2, 2014, former Stafford County Board of Supervisor Chair Susan Stimpson announced her candidacy (see Susan Stimpson Launches Campaign for House of Delegates) for the 28th District of the House of Delegates. She will most likely be challenging current incumbent Delegate and Speaker of the House Bill Howell in a June Republican primary next year [...]
Larry Nordvig announces candidacy for Powhatan Board of Supervisors
Larry Nordvig, prior Executive Director for Richmond Tea Party Through his time as Executive Director of Richmond Tea Party, many of you came to know Larry and his strong conviction to preserve the republic and advance conservative values. Yesterday Larry announced that he is running for the Powhatan Board of Supervisors, no doubt [...]
It’s Official: Susan Stimpson to challenge VA House Speaker Bill Howell
It's official now...as we shared previously, prior Stafford County Supervisor Susan Stimpson has officially announced her candidacy for House Delegate in Virginia's 28th district. As a multi-decade incumbant and member of republican leadership (House Speaker Bill Howell), this challenge is sure to raise some eyebrows, especially with the speaker's fondness for tax hikes that are [...]
No GOP, the election was NOT an affirmation of your performance
I've seen posted all over the Interwebs that the massive wave election this November was an indication that the people like the job that the GOP leadership is doing, specifically that The People showed their preference for "moderate" candidates over Constitutional conservatives. "Establishment" GOP-types are using the election results to push the false narrative that [...]
Tea Party favorite Susan Stimpson to Challenge VA House Speaker Bill Howell
Shake-up in the General Assembly coming? Washington Post is confirming an earlier report from The Bull Elephant that former VA Lt. Governor candidate and Stafford County supervisor Susan Stimpson is set to challenge current republican House speaker Bill Howell in Virginia's 28th House district. Stimpson was very vocal in her opposition to the transportation tax [...]