And…we’ve got a date for the VA11 special election to replace the late, great Gerry Connolly. Now, the VA11 Democratic committee can proceed with setting the date and rules for selecting a nominee in this safe-blue district. Announced candidates so far include VA State Senator Stella Pekarsky, Leo Martinez, James Walkinshaw, Stella Pekarsky, Candice Bennett, Joshua Aisen…
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UPDATE 9:20 am – I didn’t get a press release, but here’s a video from Del. Irene Shin, announcing her candidacy for the VA11 Democratic nomination…
UPDATE 2:11 pm – Another Democratic candidate, Dan Lee, announces for VA11.
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