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June 18 Newsletter: Richmond vote lifts Hashmi

Weather: Hot and humid. High of 91.

On this date in 2012, the board of the University of Virginia meets for more than 8 hours after reportedly forcing the resignation of school president Teresa Sullivan. She was reinstated about a week later.

Richmond voters rebuke Stoney as Hashmi declares victory in Democratic LG race

State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Chesterfield, declared victory Tuesday night in a neck-and-neck-and-neck competition for the Lieutenant Governor nomination.

Hashmi had 27.5% of the vote, with former Richmond Levar Stoney at 26.7% and State Sen. Aaron Rouse at 26.2%.

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Of Richmond's 72 voting precincts, Stoney won just 14 of them, with many voters telling The Richmonder that two recent water crises were top of mind as they cast their ballot.

Hashmi will now run alongside gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger and attorney general candidate Jay Jones in the November general election. Read more here.

Commonwealth's Attorney: Colette McEachin cruised to the nomination with 72% of the vote.

Sheriff: Antoinette Irving will run for a third term after defeating her challenger.

Also today in The Richmonder

State officials suggest Henrico increasing its water intake from Richmond contributed to second boil advisory
In a new memo about Richmond’s water treatment facility, state regulators said that Henrico County increased the amount of water it was pulling from the city system in late May as the city was forced to issue its second boil water advisory in five months.

Chesterfield to break ground on new high school, scheduled to open in 2027
The school will largely draw from the area currently served by Cosby High, and will serve 2,400 students.

Richmond earns top parking accreditation
“Parking isn’t flashy, but it’s vital to our City,” Parking Enterprise Division Deputy Director Lynne Lancaster said.

Juneteenth events around Richmond
Richmond and Henrico County are both planning major events around Thursday's holiday.

Health officials encourage summer primary care appointments for children
The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts have compiled a list of resources for parents seeking medical appointments this summer.

In other news

The editor's desk

Stoney's loss is certainly the main headline this morning, but the LG race also stands as a compelling case for adopting ranked-choice voting, which allows voters to support their preferred candidate, but also weigh in on alternate matchups.

Michael Phillips, founding editor
mphillips@richmonder.org

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