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2 days ago
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Will Dan Miller run for Harrisburg mayor on Republican ticket against Wanda Williams? Here's the latest
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — He's still unsure, but Dan Miller — Harrisburg's city treasurer, who came up short by about 80 votes in his May Democratic primary bid to unseat Mayor Wanda Williams — sounds increasingly like someone preparing to press forward with a head-to-head general election race against Williams. 'In a way, this is now a runoff election between the top two candidates,' Miller said Wednesday before the first of two organizing meetings this week at Historic Harrisburg in Midtown (the second is Thursday at 6 p.m. at the same location). 'I mean, she only won by 80 votes.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now That was in a five-way race. Miller got more than 100 write-in votes among Republicans, which qualified him to be the Republican nominee on November's general election ballot even though, as Miller is the first to say, 'I am not a Republican.' Although this might be just as well in a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than a five-to-one margin, Miller won't count on any official Republican party support. 'I don't expect that the Republican committee would be engaged with the mayor's race in the city of Harrisburg,' Dave Feidt, chairman of the Dauphin County Republican Committee, said Wednesday. The question, though, is whether — although his name is due to appear on the ballot unless he withdraws from the race — Miller will continue actively pursuing the position. Miller reiterated Wednesday he hasn't made the decision, saying the point of this week's sessions is to gauge community support for his candidacy. But he didn't hesitate to articulate the arguments he would make to voters if he does press forward. 'This is an election about the status quo,' Miller said. 'Do you like having the market not completed? Do you like downtown really going downhill? Do you like $14 million of trash receipts not being collected?' Miller said he understands simply not being Williams is not enough to win an election. So what would he do about the still-gutted Broad Street Market? 'They have done nothing for basically two years now,' Miller said. 'If I were the mayor, that would be a top priority. Safe streets would be top priority, stable finances a top-priority, business opportunities.' Williams didn't respond Wednesday to messages from abc27 News seeking comment about Miller's potential continued run for mayor. Prior to the May primary, she cited an increasing supply of affordable housing as a key accomplishment during her first term. Miller acknowledged the uphill nature of a run on the Republican ticket in a deep-blue city. Blasting scheduled at former Harrisburg Mall; Here's when But nationally, there's some precedent for Republican victories in overwhelmingly Democratic cities: The most populous city of all, New York City, has elected Republicans over the decades — most recently Michael Bloomberg, who later switched his party affiliation, and Rudy Giuliani before him. And in terms of successful party-switching candidates, Roanoke, Virginia — similar in size to Harrisburg — elected former Mayor David Bowers as a Democrat for eight years beginning in 1992 and another eight years as an independent beginning in 2008. Then, Bowers narrowly missed completing a trifecta and winning as a Republican, when he lost in 2024 by just 59 votes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Potential Youngkin successor focused on message in tough race to keep swing-state 'red'
EXCLUSIVE: Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears was officially named the Republican Party's gubernatorial nominee on Tuesday evening, and during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, she described herself as "not a very conventional candidate." She said her goal is to reach voters across the political spectrum while working to keep Virginia's historic state capitol – America's oldest – under Republican leadership. She also spoke about her personal story and policy platform, and why they both resonate with voters. Earle-Sears was asked about governing at a time when there is uncertainty and tension both at home and abroad. "When it comes to safety and security, is that not the first real role of the political leader?" she told Fox News Digital. "It is to ensure that everybody is safe [because] we can't talk about economic development, we can't talk about education, we cannot talk about energy, we can't talk about affordable housing, if you're not safe and secure." Virginia Republicans Pick Radio Host To Run Alongside Winsome Sears In Race To Replace Youngkin Read On The Fox News App "[I]f you want to protest, of course. You must exercise your right to protest. But you must do it safely, and you must not threaten others." During her speech at the Hippodrome Theater in Richmond's Jackson Ward, Earle-Sears said she is confident in her quest to keep Richmond in Republican hands. Part of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's successful strategy in 2021 was to run up votes in Republican-friendly areas in southwest Virginia, where people also identified with President Donald Trump's message of the "forgotten man and woman." Earle-Sears pointed out that in some parts of the region, residents live closer to as many as six other state capitals than their own – and often feel politicians show up during election season, then disappear. Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate Abigail Spanberger Releases First Ad, Slams 'Political Nonsense' In that regard, Earle-Sears pledged her first act as governor would be to open a "second" governor's office in the Old Dominion's rural western expanse. That move, she said, is part of a larger message that needs to be spoken of more in politics. "Everybody wants to be heard," she said. "I made a promise that I would not be one of those kinds of politicians." Conversely, she said, people in blue areas like the Washington, D.C., suburbs also have the right to hear a conservative message and have leaders from all sides responsive to them. "I mean, I look like the kind of people who really do normally vote Democratic, and I'm not. And so I'm appealing to all voters. "My message is a common-sense message that no matter where you came from in life, no matter what color you are, no matter what country you came from, when you came to America and you tried and here you are succeeding, that's what we need." During her speech, she spoke of how her father brought her to the U.S. as a young girl, landing in New York with $1.75 to his name – and how then her father could likely never imagine his daughter in one generation would be primed for a state's highest office. "Here I stand, second-in-command in the former capital of the Confederacy," Earle-Sears said. "Don't tell me America hasn't changed." She also issued a warning to her Democratic opponent, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. The GOP nominee, currently behind Spanberger by low-single-digits, used the idiom of a car traveling down the road and the driver looking in their side mirror and reading the sticker: "Objects are closer than they appear." Spanberger held a separate event Monday at her high school alma mater in Henrico County, with a crowd of about 400, according to reports. Fox News Digital had reached out to the Spanberger campaign ahead of Election Day as well. At Tucker High School, Spanberger said being back reminded her "why this fight is worth fighting." "I was lucky to have amazing opportunities here. I was lucky to have educators who cared deeply about the future of their students. I was lucky. And now, I want to make sure that every student, every family, and every community in Virginia has those same opportunities…" Spanberger said. State Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg, D-Short Pump, who also spoke, called Spanberger a "Henrico Hometown Hero."Original article source: Potential Youngkin successor focused on message in tough race to keep swing-state 'red'
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2 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Potential Youngkin successor focused on message in tough race to keep swing-state 'red'
RICHMOND, Va. – EXCLUSIVE: Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears was officially named the Republican Party's gubernatorial nominee on Tuesday evening, and during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, she described herself as "not a very conventional candidate." She said her goal is to reach voters across the political spectrum while working to keep Virginia's historic state capitol – America's oldest – under Republican leadership. She also spoke about her personal story and policy platform, and why they both resonate with voters. Earle-Sears was asked about governing at a time when there is uncertainty and tension both at home and abroad. "When it comes to safety and security, is that not the first real role of the political leader?" she told Fox News Digital. "It is to ensure that everybody is safe [because] we can't talk about economic development, we can't talk about education, we cannot talk about energy, we can't talk about affordable housing, if you're not safe and secure." "[I]f you want to protest, of course. You must exercise your right to protest. But you must do it safely, and you must not threaten others." During her speech at the Hippodrome Theater in Richmond's Jackson Ward, Earle-Sears said she is confident in her quest to keep Richmond in Republican hands. Part of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's successful strategy in 2021 was to run up votes in Republican-friendly areas in southwest Virginia, where people also identified with President Donald Trump's message of the "forgotten man and woman." Earle-Sears pointed out that in some parts of the region, residents live closer to as many as six other state capitals than their own – and often feel politicians show up during election season, then disappear. In that regard, Earle-Sears pledged her first act as governor would be to open a "second" governor's office in the Old Dominion's rural western expanse. That move, she said, is part of a larger message that needs to be spoken of more in politics. "Everybody wants to be heard," she said. "I made a promise that I would not be one of those kinds of politicians." Conversely, she said, people in blue areas like the Washington, D.C., suburbs also have the right to hear a conservative message and have leaders from all sides responsive to them. "I mean, I look like the kind of people who really do normally vote Democratic, and I'm not. And so I'm appealing to all voters. "My message is a common-sense message that no matter where you came from in life, no matter what color you are, no matter what country you came from, when you came to America and you tried and here you are succeeding, that's what we need." During her speech, she spoke of how her father brought her to the U.S. as a young girl, landing in New York with $1.75 to his name – and how then her father could likely never imagine his daughter in one generation would be primed for a state's highest office. "Here I stand, second-in-command in the former capital of the Confederacy," Earle-Sears said. "Don't tell me America hasn't changed." She also issued a warning to her Democratic opponent, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. The GOP nominee, currently behind Spanberger by low-single-digits, used the idiom of a car traveling down the road and the driver looking in their side mirror and reading the sticker: "Objects are closer than they appear." Spanberger held a separate event Monday at her high school alma mater in Henrico County, with a crowd of about 400, according to reports. Fox News Digital had reached out to the Spanberger campaign ahead of Election Day as well. At Tucker High School, Spanberger said being back reminded her "why this fight is worth fighting." "I was lucky to have amazing opportunities here. I was lucky to have educators who cared deeply about the future of their students. I was lucky. And now, I want to make sure that every student, every family, and every community in Virginia has those same opportunities…" Spanberger said. State Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg, D-Short Pump, who also spoke, called Spanberger a "Henrico Hometown Hero."
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3 days ago
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Virginia Republicans pick radio host to run alongside Winsome Sears in race to replace Youngkin
Conservative Richmond radio host John Reid will be the Republican nominee for Virginia's lieutenant governorship, after running unopposed in Tuesday's statewide primary election. Reid was the only man left after Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity – the rare Republican officeholder in the vote-rich but heavily Democratic Washington, D.C. metro -- bowed out of the contest last month citing health reasons. Reid has been a well-known Republican voice in central Virginia, previously serving on the Henrico County Republican Committee, as a delegate to the RNC in 2024 and as a top staffer to former Sen. George Allen, R-Va. Reid will join current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears on the Republican ticket this fall, while Attorney General Jason Miyares joins them too in running for re-election. Gop Hopeful Earle-sears Unveils 'Axe-the-tax' Plan In Virginia Governors Race Reid has centered his campaign on a unity message to "grow" the GOP in a state where the political divide is numerically narrow, but marked in that Democrats are often the favored line in statewide elections. Read On The Fox News App The first point of his campaign message on his website centered around education versus "indoctrination." "His focus is on ensuring that our educational system imparts knowledge and critical thinking skills, not political bias, preparing students for success in a diverse world instead of creating radical activists," read a line on his website. On the hot topic of immigration, Reid's campaign said the candidate is "dedicated to enforcing immigration laws, not allowing localities to ignore them." His campaign also objected to "obliterating" U.S. heritage by conserving landmarks. Winsome Earle-sears Announces Va Gov Bid To Build On Youngkin Record: It's 'All About Business' Reid's campaign did run into a short-lived controversy when the former pundit – the first openly gay man to run statewide in Virginia – was subjected to lewd photos of himself being posted online. Reid denied any connection with the Tumblr account in question, but the controversy led some Republicans to briefly call for him to drop out. Reid, Earle-Sears and several top Virginia Republicans converged on Richmond Tuesday night to celebrate the primary winners across the board, including in the General Assembly's lower chamber. Democrats currently hold a two-seat majority in the 51-49 Virginia House of Delegates, where Republicans hope to make the narrow gains necessary to take control in November. Republicans face a tough road in that respect, and are defending several seats, particularly along the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike corridor that were won by former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris – or both. One such member is Del. Kim Taylor, R-Petersburg, who flipped a "Biden+12" district in 2023 in what is the commonwealth's most-Democratic municipality per-capita. Dels. David Owen, R-Goochland, Carrie Coyner, R-Hopewell, and Amanda Batten, R-Williamsburg, all hold seats in Democrat-friendly territory. Miyares is running unopposed in Tuesday's attorney general primary, and Gov. Glenn Youngkin is article source: Virginia Republicans pick radio host to run alongside Winsome Sears in race to replace Youngkin
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3 days ago
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Virginia Republicans pick radio host to run alongside Winsome Sears in race to replace Youngkin
RICHMOND, Va. – Conservative Richmond radio host John Reid will be the Republican nominee for Virginia's lieutenant governorship, after running unopposed in Tuesday's statewide primary election. Reid was the only man left after Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity – the rare Republican officeholder in the vote-rich but heavily Democratic Washington, D.C. metro -- bowed out of the contest last month citing health reasons. Reid has been a well-known Republican voice in central Virginia, previously serving on the Henrico County Republican Committee, as a delegate to the RNC in 2024 and as a top staffer to former Sen. George Allen, R-Va. Reid will join current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears on the Republican ticket this fall, while Attorney General Jason Miyares joins them too in running for re-election. Reid has centered his campaign on a unity message to "grow" the GOP in a state where the political divide is numerically narrow, but marked in that Democrats are often the favored line in statewide elections. The first point of his campaign message on his website centered around education versus "indoctrination." "His focus is on ensuring that our educational system imparts knowledge and critical thinking skills, not political bias, preparing students for success in a diverse world instead of creating radical activists," read a line on his website. On the hot topic of immigration, Reid's campaign said the candidate is "dedicated to enforcing immigration laws, not allowing localities to ignore them." His campaign also objected to "obliterating" U.S. heritage by conserving landmarks. Reid's campaign did run into a short-lived controversy when the former pundit – the first openly gay man to run statewide in Virginia – was subjected to lewd photos of himself being posted online. Reid denied any connection with the Tumblr account in question, but the controversy led some Republicans to briefly call for him to drop out. Reid, Earle-Sears and several top Virginia Republicans converged on Richmond Tuesday night to celebrate the primary winners across the board, including in the General Assembly's lower chamber. Democrats currently hold a two-seat majority in the 51-49 Virginia House of Delegates, where Republicans hope to make the narrow gains necessary to take control in November. Republicans face a tough road in that respect, and are defending several seats, particularly along the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike corridor that were won by former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris – or both. One such member is Del. Kim Taylor, R-Petersburg, who flipped a "Biden+12" district in 2023 in what is the commonwealth's most-Democratic municipality per-capita. Dels. David Owen, R-Goochland, Carrie Coyner, R-Hopewell, and Amanda Batten, R-Williamsburg, all hold seats in Democrat-friendly territory. Miyares is running unopposed in Tuesday's attorney general primary, and Gov. Glenn Youngkin is term-limited.
