Politics

But the Republican Congressman, in a letter to the city manager, did not address what to do about the Free Bridge homeless encampment.

Tom Perriello, the Democratic nominee in the 5th District, said he opposes the deal, while Republican incumbent Rep. John McGuire said he’s monitoring the situation.

A spokesperson for Democratic candidate Tom Perriello said he has accepted every debate invite his team has received, but it’s unclear if Republican incumbent John McGuire has accepted any.

As cyclists continue to traverse risky terrain, some, including Charlottesville Vice Mayor Natalie Oschrin, are calling for safer conditions for bikers.

Spanberger is expected to push for certain assurances from Dominion as it goes before the State Corporation Commission for approval of the deal.

After his decisive victory over Melanie Lucero, the 5th District Rep called Lucero’s criticisms of him “childish, ridiculous and inaccurate.”

Tom Perriello easily outpaced Dr. Suzanne Krzyzanowski and Rob Tracinski to win the Democratic nomination to run for Congress in the 5th District.

Polls in Virginia are open from 6 .m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

As he heads into Tuesday’s primary, Tom Perriello campaigned with Planned Parenthood President Alexis McGill Johnson.

The would-be independent candidate needs to gather 1,000 qualified signatures from voters by Monday to earn a spot on the November midterm ballot.