Bonnie Cranmer
Contributing writer
The elections of this past week are done. Craig County has 3,981 registered voters as of May 31, of which 192 voted in the primary held on Tuesday, June 18. Joanna Ryan, director of elections and general registrar stated, “In Craig’s 8 precincts, 32 community residents provided support on Election Day.”
In the heated Republican senate primary, Hung Cao received 61.79% and 168,394 votes statewide. He will face incumbent Senator Tim Kaine in the November general election.
In the House 5th district race, John McGuire narrowly beat out incumbent and Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, Bob Good, by less than 400 votes. Good is seeking a recount as of this publication date.
Virginia voters can expect a vigorous election season, with the first presidential debate scheduled for Thursday, June 27. The debate will be hosted by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash moderating. There will be no audience and microphones will be turned off after time has expired.
Registrar Ryan is seeking residents to be trained to work the polls on election day. Virginia Department of Elections has created the QR code to encourage easy access to learning about the process. There is online training and in person follow-up to stay informed throughout the process. Scan the QR code to apply today or visit the registrar’s office on Main Street in New Castle, open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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