Senator-elect John Cosgrove wins 14th Senate District special election

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9sd8tqTRQmR5hPuC2W2R_HRe4BN8LZeSaIPVHNePzGjkkLdBmqsaWKbGvZVcfkysz1Jt82s3_QPO70YNQPDs3-f1XR8TnV0S5jvyeB6AV6n3oAmJTKKecBD6pltkKjFH_BG8lnDzoEC0X/s1600/John+Cosgrove+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9sd8tqTRQmR5hPuC2W2R_HRe4BN8LZeSaIPVHNePzGjkkLdBmqsaWKbGvZVcfkysz1Jt82s3_QPO70YNQPDs3-f1XR8TnV0S5jvyeB6AV6n3oAmJTKKecBD6pltkKjFH_BG8lnDzoEC0X/s400/John+Cosgrove+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://www.johncosgrove.org/">John Cosgrove</a>, the Republican delegate who served for 10 years in the Virginia House of Delegates, won Tuesday's special 14th Senate District election after the Democratic candidate dropped out in July, leaving him unopposed in the race. He will serve the remaining two years of retired Senator Harry Blevins' term.<br /><br />Virginia House Speaker Bill Howell congratulated Cosgrove on his win:<br /><blockquote>"I want to congratulate John on his election to the Virginia Senate. For over a decade John has served the greater South Hampton Roads community and the Commonwealth of Virginia with dedication. John has been a valued member of the House of Delegates and a personal friend to many of us. We will miss his insight and expertise on the issues, and know he will be a tremendous addition to the Virginia Senate. On behalf of the entire House of Delegates, we wish him the very best in the years ahead."</blockquote>In May Cosgrove <a href="http://swacgirl.blogspot.com/2013/05/john-cosgrove-wins-14th-senate-district.html">won the Republican nomination</a> in a three-way firehouse primary after his endorsement by Congressman Randy Forbes.  Other endorsements included the man he is replacing, Senator Harry Blevins, as well as Senator Tommy Norment, Senator Ryan McDougle, Delegate Chris Jones, Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan, Eric Wray, Commonwealth Attorney for Chesapeake Nancy Parr, Treasurer Barbara Carroway, and Mayor Alan Krasnoff as well as others.

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John Cosgrove, the Republican delegate who served for 10 years in the Virginia House of Delegates, won Tuesday's special 14th Senate District election after the Democratic candidate dropped out in July, leaving him unopposed in the race. He will serv…

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Tuesday's Primary: Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling backed 4 winners

Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling released the following statement on Virginia Mainstream Project endorsed Republican Primary candidates:<br /><blockquote>“I want to congratulate the candidates endorsed by the Virginia Mainstream Project who won tonight's Republican primaries. The Virginia Mainstream Project was proud to have endorsed and provided financial support to these candidates:<br /><blockquote>House District 15 – Delegate Todd Gilbert<br />House District 28 – Speaker Bill Howell<br />House District 54 – Delegate Bobby Orrock<br />House District 85 – Scott Taylor</blockquote>“The Virginia Mainstream Project chose to endorse these candidates because we know they will stand strong for the conservative values we believe in, while at the same time working with Republicans and Democrats to get things done in Richmond. They represent the type of mainstream conservative candidates we need to win elections and govern Virginia effectively.<br /><br />“While I am pleased that these candidates won their primary campaigns, I was extremely disappointed that two very dedicated and effective public servants were defeated in tonight’s primaries. Delegate Beverly Sherwood and Delegate Joe May have served the Commonwealth in an exemplary manner. They have always put Virginia first, and I was proud to stand with them in their campaigns. I wish them both all the best in their future endeavors, and I hope they will continue looking for ways to serve Virginia.”</blockquote>The Lieutenant Governor's Virginia Mainstream Project also endorsed Delegate John Cosgrove's successful race in a firehouse primary in May.

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Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling released the following statement on Virginia Mainstream Project endorsed Republican Primary candidates:“I want to congratulate the candidates endorsed by the Virginia Mainstream Project who won tonight's Republican pr…

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