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[Virginia] State Sen. John Edwards not seeking re-election for another term
State Sen. John Edwards not seeking re-election for another term
by Caitlyn FroloFebruary 27th 2023, 2:51 PM EST
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — A Virginia State Senator in Central Virginia said he is hanging up his hat when it comes to service in Richmond.
Senator John S. Edwards, a democrat in the 21st District, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election for another four-year term this year.
Edwards was born in Roanoke and has served as a member of the Senate since 1996, serving on a variety of committees.
In 2019, Edwards won his seat decidedly in the district against Independent challenger Steven Nelson.
by Caitlyn FroloFebruary 27th 2023, 2:51 PM EST
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — A Virginia State Senator in Central Virginia said he is hanging up his hat when it comes to service in Richmond.
Senator John S. Edwards, a democrat in the 21st District, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election for another four-year term this year.
Edwards was born in Roanoke and has served as a member of the Senate since 1996, serving on a variety of committees.
In 2019, Edwards won his seat decidedly in the district against Independent challenger Steven Nelson.
https://wset.com/news/local/state-senator-john-s-edwards-not-seeking-re-election-for-another-term-21st-district-democrat-richmond-roanoke-county-since-1996-virginia-february-2023
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