CALL TO ALL 10 24 2018

Yes I have travelled through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, from Richmond down to the farthest southeast corner. I remember conducting a Town Meeting in a small town in a county bordering Kentucky and Tennessee. The big issue facing the “town fathers” was how to get the black citizens involved (you wonder why?). Now we have a chance to get some congressional representatives who may be able to counteract the attitudes of our current administration and their minions in our House of Representatives. Vote them in! And vote them out! Your choice Virginians!

VA. 5TH DISTRICT

Competitive race

Leslie Cockburn (D)

Former journalist

Cockburn is a former journalist who worked for “60 Minutes” and “Frontline.”

Cockburn is a first-time candidate. She faces a male opponent in the general election.

VA. 2ND DISTRICT

Competitive race

Elaine G. Luria (D)

Served in the Navy and now owns Mermaid Factory

Luria is one of several female military veterans running for Congress this year.

Luria is a first-time candidate. She faces a male opponent in the general election.

VA. 7TH DISTRICT

Competitive race

Abigail Spanberger (D)

Former CIA operative

Spanberger won her primary against a man with an uncannily similar background who told The Post that her gender would give her an advantage. She will now face Rep. Dave Brat (R), a member of the far-right Freedom Caucus.

Spanberger is a first-time candidate. She faces a male opponent in the general election.