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House District 73: Delegate Rodney T. Willett, Democrat (incumbent) vs. Mary Margaret Kastelberg, Republican

Delegate Rodney T. Willett will be seeking a second term representing House District 73, running against the same opponent as in 2019 – Republican Mary Margaret Kastelberg.

House District 74: Delegate Lamont Bagby, Democrat (incumbent) vs. James L. “Jimmy” Brooks, Republican

Delegate Lamont Bagby, who has represented House District 74 since 2015, is being challenged by political novice Republican James L. “Jimmy” Brooks.

House District 27: Delegate Roxann L. Robinson, Republican (incumbent) vs. Debra D. Gardner, Democrat

Only two precincts in Richmond are in House District 27. They lie in the area of South Side near Chesterfield County, which comprises the lion’s share of the district.

City voters will cast ballots for constitutional officers — commonwealth’s attorney, sheriff and treasurer

Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Colette W. McEachin is unopposed in her bid for re-election to a four-year term.

Crusade endorses candidates

The Richmond Crusade for Voters is marking its 65th anniversary by urging voters to support the ONE Casino + Resort and the Democratic ticket in the Nov. 2 election.

Free COVID-19 testing, vaccines

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.

School Board voices support for collective bargaining; opts for committee

Eight members of the Richmond School Board vocally expressed support Monday night for authorizing collective bargaining of a new contract between Superintendent Jason Kamras and his staff and a union that secures majority support from teachers and other employees.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 23

This Saturday, Oct. 23, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It’s a time to dispose of unused or expired medications—especially opioids—before they are misused, abused or accidentally ingested.

$3.4M in federal rent relief has aided families in RRHA housing

Virginia’s rent relief program is providing real relief to public housing tenants in Richmond who have fallen months behind in paying rent due to the pandemic.

RRHA board begins process to redevelop Mosby Court South

Dr. Basil I. Gooden is the new chairman of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s nine-member Board of Commissioners.

Where to vote

Voters in the Metro Richmond area will be able to vote early in person this weekend, with polling places in Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover open on Saturday, Oct. 23.

Need a ride to the polls?

Need a ride to the polls to vote? Local and national groups are again providing options.

Crackdown

Owners and operators of apartment complexes in Richmond and across the state commonly have rejected rental applications from people using federal government-backed Housing Choice Vouchers to pay.

Gen. Colin Powell and his legacy in the struggle

As an American leader, Gen. Colin Powell’s credentials were impeccable: He was national security adviser, chairman of the Joint Chiefs and secretary of state. But his legacy as the first Black person in those roles is murkier, with some African-Americans …

Top Dems energize Va. voters to turn out for McAuliffe

With the clock winding down to Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2, Virginia’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe is calling in the national heavy-hitters to get voters to turn out to the polls.