Virginia Special Legislative Elections

Virginia holds special elections to fill three legislative vacancies this month. Independent candidates are running in two of the three races.

On January 6, there are special elections for Delegate in the 34th and 63rd districts. In the 63rd district, independent candidate William Henry “Mouse” Jones is the only opponent of the Democratic nominee, Joseph Preston. The district is centered on Petersburg.

In the 34th Delegate district, the only nominees are Republican Craig Parisot and Democrat Kathleen Murphy. The district is in parts of Fairfax and Loudon Counties.

On January 13, the three candidates for the 74th Delegate district race are: independent Joseph D. Morrissey, Democrat Kevin J. Sullivan, and Republican Matt Walton. This district is near Richmond.


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Virginia Special Legislative Elections — 4 Comments

  1. I don’t think anyone who roots for independents to win wants Ex-Del. Morrissey to win.

  2. You’d be wrong about that Mike.

    From the Independent Green Party facebook page
    https://www.facebook.com/IndyGreenPartyVirginia

    Delegate Joe Morrissey Independent Green Party of Virginia endorsee/nominee for House of Delegates in 74th district special election on Tuesday January 13, 2015. Attorney “Fightin’ Joe” Morrissey was elected to the Independent Green Party state central committee last week. Indy Green Party leaders visited Richmond and the 74th district to campaign for Fightin’ Joe Morrissey. The Indy Green Party in Fightin’ Joe’s corner.

    The Independent Green Party web page
    http://www.votejoinrun.us/
    Vote Joe Morrissey for House of Delegates 74th District special election Tuesday January 13, 2015 for More Trains, Less Traffic. Joe Morrissey for Eco jobs for the economy. Joe Morrissey for rail jobs, solar jobs, wind jobs, geothermal jobs, weatherization jobs.

    IndependentGreen Youtube channel
    Delegate Joe Morrissey, Independent Green Party central committee member
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlIsHLe0JgE

    Independent Green Party News
    Joseph D. Morrissey

    B.A. in economics University of Virginia 1979.

    J.D. from Georgetown University Law School 1982.

    Joe Morrissey taught government as a high school teacher.

    Joe Morrissey was Commonwealth Attorney from 1989 to 1993 in Richmond, Virginia.

    Joe Morrissey began private practice as an attorney in 1993.

    Joe Morrissey operates law offices of Morrissey and Goldman Richmond, Virginia

    Joe Morrissey earned a master of laws degree with honors at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland in 2003.

    Joe Morrissey was a lecturer of Law at Portobello College in Ireland from 2001-2002, taught law school at the Dublin Institute of Technology (2001-2003)and in Australia at the University of Adelaide and the University of Western Sydney in 2003.

    Joe Morrissey was first elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2007. Joe Morrissey was re-elected in 2009, 2011.

    Joe Morrissey was unopposed for re-election to House of Delegates in 2013.

    Joe Morrissey has proposed a Term Limits bill for member of the House of Delegates and State Senate.

    The Green Party was founded on Term Limits.

    Joe Morrissey had a bill before the House of Delegates in the last legislative session to protect the environment by charging .05 cents for all plastic bags. This is a law that has worked in other states to raise revenue and protect the environment.

    The Independent Green Party of Virginia endorses and nominates Joe Morrissey as a champion for more trains, less traffic for House of Delegates.

    The Independent Green Party:
    More Trains, Less Traffic
    More Green candidates, less apathy
    Fiscally Conservative, Socially Responsible

    The Independent Green Party Green New Deal Eco jobs for the economy.
    Green Party solar jobs, wind jobs, geothermal jobs, rail jobs, conservation jobs. Independent Green Party of Virginia efficiency jobs, weatherization jobs.
    Green Party, walkability jobs, bike share jobs, efficiency jobs.

    Rail saves lives. Rail pays for itself through economic growth. Rail creates jobs. Rail increases the value of our homes, businesses, and communities. Rail grows revenue for schools, police, and fire departments. Rail cuts dependence on fossil fuel. Rail increases national security. Rail allows for mass evacuation in an emergency.

    Independent Green Party – Fiscally Conservative
    Cut tax payer subsidies to ZERO to oil, auto, asphalt, coal, and cement.

    “Fightin’ Joe Morriessey is fearless, and he never gives up – ever. ” Independent Green Party state chairman Joseph Oddo. Enter content here

    Joseph D. Morrissey elected to Independent Green Party state central committee

    Independent Green Party elects and welcomes attorney Joseph D. Morrissey to Independent Green Party state central committee.

    Former Henrico commonwealth attorney and veteran state legislator Joseph D. Morrissey has been elected to the Independent Green Party state central committee.

    The Indy Green state central committee consists of the Independent Green Party state Chairman, state Vice Chair, the state Executive Committee, and the Chairmen of each of the eleven congressional districts.

    Independent Green Party state Chairman Joseph P. Oddo, “We welcome Joe Morrissey to the Independent Green Party. Delegate Morrissey brings valued experience as a commonwealth attorney, a state legislator, school teacher, university lecturer, and practicing private attorney.”

    Independent Green Party state Vice Chair Gail for Rail Parker, ” Delegate Morrissey’s professional, and political experience strengthen the Independent Green Party in offering voters an alternative on the ballot.”

    “Delegate Joe Morrissey gives voters a choice on the ballot in the special election January 13, 2015. The Independent Green Party looks forward to working with Mr. Morrissey in the years to come.” Carey Campbell Independent Green Party state Executive Committee.

    More Green candidates, less apathy

    fiscally and socially responsible.

    More Trains, Less Traffic

    Independent Green Party Mouse Jones Web page
    William Henry “Mouse” Jones Jr for House of Delegates (63rd) District.

    Independent Green Party – William Henry Jones endorsee/nominee

    William Henry Jones, Independent Green Party endorsee nominee for House of Delegates 63rd district.

    William Henry

    William Henry Jones Jr. is on the ballot for the special election on January 6th.

    The Independent Green Party endorses and nominates for House of Delegate special elections January 6th in 63rd district, and January 13th 79th district.

    William Henry Jones Jr. is the Independent Green Party endorsee/nominee for the 63rd.

    William Henry Jones Jr. promises to offer voters a choice in January.

    “If you know me, I don’t mind challenges. January 6, you can choose,” Jones said Thursday. “At least we’re gonna have an election this time and not a coronation.”

    An often-vocal critic of city issues, William Henry Jones filed to run by Wednesday night’s deadline.
    The Independent Green Party:
    More Trains, Less Traffic
    More Green candidates, less apathy
    Fiscally Conservative, Socially Responsible

    The Independent Green Party Green New Deal Eco jobs for the economy.
    Green Party solar jobs, wind jobs, geothermal jobs, rail jobs, conservation jobs. Independent Green Party of Virginia efficiency jobs, weatherization jobs.
    Green Party, walkability jobs, bike share jobs, efficiency jobs.

    Rail saves lives. Rail pays for itself through economic growth. Rail creates jobs. Rail increases the value of our homes, businesses, and communities. Rail grows revenue for schools, police, and fire departments. Rail cuts dependence on fossil fuel. Rail increases national security. Rail allows for mass evacuation in an emergency.

    Independent Green Party – Fiscally Conservative
    Cut tax payer subsidies to ZERO to oil, auto, asphalt, coal, and cement.

    William Henry “Mouse” Jones Jr.

    More Green Candidates, Less Apathy

    Fiscally Conservative, Socially Responsible.
    More Trains, Less Traffic

    Mouse Jones Independent Green Party Youtube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmByLn4ix6s

  3. We got one in GA as well. State House-50. Rooting for Libertarian Christine Austin (shes in a field of 5, 3 Republicans and the candidate who ran as a Democrat in Nov 2014 is running an an Ind.)

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