RNLA Chapter Leader Elected to VA House of Delegates

In a special election on Tuesday January 11, RNLA Member, and Roanoke area chapter leader, Greg Habeeb was elected to represent Roanoke in the Virginia House of Delegates. He will serve the remainder of the term of Congressman Morgan Griffith who was elected to the US House of Representatives in November. Also elected in a special election to complete the term of a newly elected Congressman was now State Senator Bill Stanley.

From The Roanoke Times article this morning:

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Habeeb convincingly defeated Democrat Ginger Mumpower of Roanoke County to win the House seat representing Salem and parts of Roanoke County. Habeeb got 64 percent of the vote and won every precinct in the district. He will complete the final year of Griffith's term.

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The two Republicans ran well-organized and well-funded campaigns that had strong backing from the state party and key GOP leaders, including Gov. Bob McDonnell. McDonnell made appearances for both candidates on Sunday.

Habeeb said he and Stanley had messages with a common thread that resonated with voters.

"The agenda we were advancing was improving the lives of citizens by restoring the balance of government in the private sector and restoring the balance of government in the family," Habeeb said at his Salem headquarters, where a crowd of about 50 people celebrated his win. "That's a message that resonates from Danville to Catawba."

With Habeeb's election, Republicans retain effective control of 60 seats in the 100-member House of Delegates.

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Habeeb said his initial legislative focus will be on "things that bring accountability and innovation to government," including the introduction of "market forces" to more public services.

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The state board of elections will meet this morning to certify the results about two hours before the new legislators take their seats in the state Capitol. Habeeb and Stanley planned to drive to Richmond on Tuesday night and get an early start on their legislative careers this morning.

Congratulations to Greg and best of luck in Richmond doing the people's work!