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| On May 18, 2013, a ] in ] nominated State Senator ] over State Delegate ].<ref "tdconv2013">{{cite news | author = Schmidt, Markus and Jim Nolan | title = Virginia GOP convention: Obenshain nominee for AG | work = Richmond Times-Dispatch | url = http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/latest-news/article_ff488808-bfc9-11e2-87fd-001a4bcf6878.html | date=2013-05-18 | accessdate=2013-05-18}}</ref> The Democratic primary on June 11, 2013 was won by State Senator ], who defeated former Assistant ] Justin Fairfax.<ref name=demprimary>{{cite news |url= http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/northam-herring-complete-democratic-ticket/article_88c89737-63aa-5d02-bfdc-badf80d56669.html |title= Northam, Herring complete Democratic ticket |work= Richmond Times-Dispatch |date= June 12, 2013 |accessdate= June 12, 2013 |first= Markus |last= Schmidt}}</ref> | On May 18, 2013, a ] in ] nominated State Senator ] over State Delegate ].<ref "tdconv2013">{{cite news | author = Schmidt, Markus and Jim Nolan | title = Virginia GOP convention: Obenshain nominee for AG | work = Richmond Times-Dispatch | url = http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/latest-news/article_ff488808-bfc9-11e2-87fd-001a4bcf6878.html | date=2013-05-18 | accessdate=2013-05-18}}</ref> The Democratic primary on June 11, 2013 was won by State Senator ], who defeated former Assistant ] Justin Fairfax.<ref name=demprimary>{{cite news |url= http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/northam-herring-complete-democratic-ticket/article_88c89737-63aa-5d02-bfdc-badf80d56669.html |title= Northam, Herring complete Democratic ticket |work= Richmond Times-Dispatch |date= June 12, 2013 |accessdate= June 12, 2013 |first= Markus |last= Schmidt}}</ref> | ||
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While the elections for Governor and Lieutenant Governor garnered more national attention, the race for Attorney General was the most competitive and as of November 14, the race remains too close to call.<ref>{{cite news | title = Virginia Attorney General race: Candidates appoint transition teams in too close to call election | work = wjla.com | url = http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/11/virginia-attorney-general-race-candidates-appoint-transition-teams-in-too-close-to-call-election-968.html | date=November 14, 2013 | accessdate=November 14, 2013}}</ref> The ] reports that Herring leads Obenshain by 1,103,777 votes to 1,103,613 - a difference of 164 votes out of more than 2.2 million cast.<ref name=Results>{{cite web|url=http://electionresults.virginia.gov/resultsCTY.aspx?type=SWR&rid=169&osn=6&map=CTY | title=Virginia Board of Elections - Election Night Results | accessdate = November 7, 2013 | date=November 7, 2013 }}</ref> | ||
| Obenshain had an election night lead of 1,200 votes. In the following days, as provisional ballots were counted, Herring narrowed the lead and ultimately overtook |
Obenshain had an election night lead of 1,200 votes. In the following days, as provisional ballots were counted, Herring narrowed the lead and ultimately overtook him.<ref>{{cite news | author = BRETT LOGIURATO | title = The Most Exciting Election In America Is Coming Down To The Wire | work = Business Insider | url = http://www.businessinsider.com/virginia-ag-race-recount-mark-herring-obenshain-2013-11 | date=November 13, 2013 | accessdate=November 13, 2013}}</ref> The results will be certified on November 25 and Herring has declared victory.<ref name=finaltally>{{cite news |url=http://swampland.time.com/2013/11/13/with-106-vote-attorney-general-victory-virginia-democrats-sweep-state/ |title= With 164 Vote Attorney General Victory, Virginia Democrats Sweep State |work= Time Magazine. Swampland |date= November 13, 2013 |accessdate= November 12, 2013 |first= Alex |last= Rogers}}</ref> Obenshain has not conceded or said if he will request a recount,<ref>{{cite news | title = Mark Obenshain prepares next steps in Attorney General vote count | work = wjla.com | url = http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/11/mark-obenshain-prepares-next-steps-in-attorney-general-vote-count-96811.html | date=November 13, 2013 | accessdate=November 13, 2013}}</ref> but one is expected.<ref>{{cite news | author = Nikki Kahn | title = Herring, Obenshain in dead heat in Virginia attorney general’s race; recount expected | work = Richmond Times-Dispatch | url = http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/obenshain-appears-headed-for-razor-thin-victory-in-virginia-attorney-generals-race/2013/11/05/08d13182-4255-11e3-a624-41d661b0bb78_story.html | date=November 6, 2013 | accessdate=November 6, 2013}}</ref> If so, the race will be the second of the past three Attorney General elections in Virginia to go to a recount. The ] was won by future Governor ] by 360 votes, with McDonnell not being declared the winner until that December.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/obenshain-herring-in-dead-heat-in-virginia-attorney-generals-race-recount-expected/2013/11/06/f3d49976-46b0-11e3-b6f8-3782ff6cb769_story.html|agency=The Washington Post|title=Herring, Obenshain may face recount in Va. AG’s race; December outcome likely|date=November 6, 2013|accessdate=November 8, 2013}}</ref> If Herring wins, he will be the first Democratic Attorney General since 1994 and for the first time since 1969, the Democratic Party would hold all five statewide offices: both U.S. Senate seats, Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General.<ref name=demsweep>{{cite news |url= http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2013/11/13/democrats-close-in-on-historic-virginia-sweep/ |title= Democrats Close In on Historic Virginia Sweep |work= Wall Street Journal|date= November 13, 2013 |accessdate= November 14, 2013 |first= Rebecca |last= Ballhaus}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | ==Republican nomination== | ||
| ⚫ | {{Main|Republican Party of Virginia convention, 2013}} | ||
| ⚫ | ===Candidates=== | ||
| ⚫ | ====Nominated at convention==== | ||
| ⚫ | * ], State Senator<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/03/obenshain-announces-interest-in-attorney-general-b-ar-1509679/|title=Obenshain announces interest in attorney general seat|date=December 3, 2011|accessdate=October 21, 2012|work=]|first=Jim|last=Nolan}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | ====Defeated at convention==== | ||
| ⚫ | * ], State Representative<ref name=wp_ag/> | ||
| ⚫ | ====Withdrew==== | ||
| ⚫ | * John Frey, ] Clerk of the Circuit Court<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/republican-john-frey-withdrawing-from-virginias-attorney-general-race/2012/11/27/cf6a80bc-388f-11e2-9258-ac7c78d5c680_story.html|title=Republican John Frey withdrawing from Virginia’s attorney general race|date=November 27, 2012|accessdate=November 28, 2012|work=]}}</ref> | ||
| ==Democratic primary== | ==Democratic primary== | ||
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| }} | }} | ||
| {{Election box end}} | {{Election box end}} | ||
| ⚫ | ==Republican nomination== | ||
| ⚫ | {{Main|Republican Party of Virginia convention, 2013}} | ||
| ⚫ | ===Candidates=== | ||
| ⚫ | ====Nominated at convention==== | ||
| ⚫ | * ], State Senator<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/dec/03/obenshain-announces-interest-in-attorney-general-b-ar-1509679/|title=Obenshain announces interest in attorney general seat|date=December 3, 2011|accessdate=October 21, 2012|work=]|first=Jim|last=Nolan}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | ====Defeated at convention==== | ||
| ⚫ | * ], State Representative<ref name=wp_ag/> | ||
| ⚫ | ====Withdrew==== | ||
| ⚫ | * John Frey, ] Clerk of the Circuit Court<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/republican-john-frey-withdrawing-from-virginias-attorney-general-race/2012/11/27/cf6a80bc-388f-11e2-9258-ac7c78d5c680_story.html|title=Republican John Frey withdrawing from Virginia’s attorney general race|date=November 27, 2012|accessdate=November 28, 2012|work=]}}</ref> | ||
| ==General election== | ==General election== | ||
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The Virginia Attorney General election of 2013 took place on November 5, 2013, to elect the Attorney General of Virginia. The incumbent Attorney General, Republican Ken Cuccinelli, was the Republican nominee in the 2013 gubernatorial election.
On May 18, 2013, a Republican state convention in Richmond nominated State Senator Mark Obenshain over State Delegate Robert B. Bell. The Democratic primary on June 11, 2013 was won by State Senator Mark Herring, who defeated former Assistant United States Attorney Justin Fairfax.
While the elections for Governor and Lieutenant Governor garnered more national attention, the race for Attorney General was the most competitive and as of November 14, the race remains too close to call. The Virginia State Board of Elections reports that Herring leads Obenshain by 1,103,777 votes to 1,103,613 - a difference of 164 votes out of more than 2.2 million cast.
Obenshain had an election night lead of 1,200 votes. In the following days, as provisional ballots were counted, Herring narrowed the lead and ultimately overtook him. The results will be certified on November 25 and Herring has declared victory. Obenshain has not conceded or said if he will request a recount, but one is expected. If so, the race will be the second of the past three Attorney General elections in Virginia to go to a recount. The 2005 race was won by future Governor Bob McDonnell by 360 votes, with McDonnell not being declared the winner until that December. If Herring wins, he will be the first Democratic Attorney General since 1994 and for the first time since 1969, the Democratic Party would hold all five statewide offices: both U.S. Senate seats, Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General.
Republican nomination
Main article: Republican Party of Virginia convention, 2013Candidates
Nominated at convention
- Mark Obenshain, State Senator
Defeated at convention
- Robert B. Bell, State Representative
Withdrew
- John Frey, Fairfax County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Justin Fairfax, former Assistant United States Attorney
- Mark Herring, State Senator
Withdrew
- Mike Signer, attorney and former candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Declined
- Ward Armstrong, former Minority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Justin Fairfax |
Mark Herring |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | May 24–26, 2013 | 322 | ± 5.5% | 19% | 22% | — | 59% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Herring | 72,861 | 51.66% | ||
| Democratic | Justin Fairfax | 68,177 | 48.34% | ||
| Majority | 4,684 | 3.32% | |||
| Turnout | 141,038 | ||||
General election
Endorsements
Mark Herring- Current and former statewide politicians
- Newspapers
- Organizations
- Virginia Police Benevolent Association
- Elected Officials
- Bill Chase, independent Culpeper County Supervisor
- Marty Williams, former Republican state senator
- Others
- John Brownlee, former United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia and 2009 candidate for the Republican nomination for Attorney General
- Newspapers
- Organizations
- Virginia Fraternal Order of Police
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mark Obenshain (R) |
Mark Herring (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | November 2–3, 2013 | 870 | ± 3.3% | 45% | 47% | — | 8% |
| Christopher Newport University | October 25–30, 2013 | 1,038 | ± 3% | 45% | 43% | — | 12% |
| Public Policy Polling | October 26–27, 2013 | 709 EV | ± 3.6% | 42% | 54% | — | 3% |
| Hampton University | October 24, 26–27, 2013 | 800 | ± 2.9% | 45% | 39% | — | 16% |
| Washington Post/Abt SRBI | October 24–27, 2013 | 762 | ± 4.5% | 46% | 49% | — | 4% |
| Roanoke College | October 21–27, 2013 | 838 | ± 3.4% | 35% | 46% | — | 20% |
| Christopher Newport University | October 8–13, 2013 | 753 | ± 3.6% | 46% | 45% | — | 9% |
| Watson Center | October 1–6, 2013 | 886 | ± 3.1% | 42% | 45% | — | 14% |
| Roanoke College | September 30–October 5, 2013 | 1,046 | ± 3% | 38% | 35% | — | 26% |
| Hampton University | September 25–29, 2013 | 800 | ± 2.9% | 41% | 37% | — | 23% |
| University of Mary Washington | September 25–29, 2013 | 559 | ± 4.7% | 42% | 36% | 6% | 16% |
| Washington Post/Abt SRBI | September 19–22, 2013 | 562 | ± 5% | 42% | 45% | — | 14% |
| Conquest Communications | September 19, 2013 | 400 | ±5% | 35.8% | 24.5% | — | 39.8% |
| NBC/Marist | September 17–19, 2013 | 546 | ± 3% | 34% | 39% | — | 26% |
| Roanoke College | September 9–15, 2013 | 874 | ± 3.3% | 31% | 33% | — | 34% |
| Public Policy Polling | July 11–14, 2013 | 601 | ± 4% | 36% | 38% | — | 25% |
| Roanoke College | July 8–14, 2013 | 525 | ± 4.3% | 33% | 29% | — | 38% |
| Public Policy Polling | May 24–26, 2013 | 672 | ± 3.8% | 32% | 33% | — | 34% |
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Preliminary results
Commentators have stated that a recount is expected after the results are certified on November 25, 2013, due to the close race, as Virginia law allows for a recount when the margin is under 1%.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Herring | 1,103,777 | 49.89% | +7.60% | |
| Republican | Mark Obenshain | 1,103,613 | 49.88% | −7.63% | |
| Write-ins | 4,962 | 0.22% | +0.13% | ||
| Majority | 164 | 0.01% | |||
| Turnout | 2,212,316 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
See also
- Virginia elections, 2013
- Virginia gubernatorial election, 2013
- Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2013
- United States gubernatorial elections, 2013
References
- Schmidt, Markus and Jim Nolan (2013-05-18). "Virginia GOP convention: Obenshain nominee for AG". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2013-05-18.
- ^ Schmidt, Markus (June 12, 2013). "Northam, Herring complete Democratic ticket". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
- "Virginia Attorney General race: Candidates appoint transition teams in too close to call election". wjla.com. November 14, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- ^ "Virginia Board of Elections - Election Night Results". November 7, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- BRETT LOGIURATO (November 13, 2013). "The Most Exciting Election In America Is Coming Down To The Wire". Business Insider. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
- Rogers, Alex (November 13, 2013). "With 164 Vote Attorney General Victory, Virginia Democrats Sweep State". Time Magazine. Swampland. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
- "Mark Obenshain prepares next steps in Attorney General vote count". wjla.com. November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
- Nikki Kahn (November 6, 2013). "Herring, Obenshain in dead heat in Virginia attorney general's race; recount expected". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
- "Herring, Obenshain may face recount in Va. AG's race; December outcome likely". The Washington Post. November 6, 2013. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
- Ballhaus, Rebecca (November 13, 2013). "Democrats Close In on Historic Virginia Sweep". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- Nolan, Jim (December 3, 2011). "Obenshain announces interest in attorney general seat". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
- ^ Kumar, Anita (July 24, 2012). "Sen. Mark Herring to run for attorney general in 2013". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- "Republican John Frey withdrawing from Virginia's attorney general race". The Washington Post. November 27, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
- Wilson, Todd Allen (September 14, 2012). "3rd Dem enters 2013 A.G. race". The Daily Press. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
- Walker, Julian (November 15, 2012). "Signer (D) declines AG bid, endorses Herring". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
- Sluss, Michael (December 3, 2012). "Former Del. Ward Armstrong won't run statewide in 2013". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- Race details at ourcampaigns.com
- Herring for attorney general The Virginian Pilot 10 September 2013
- Virginia endorsements: Ralph Northam and Mark Herring The Washington Post 15 October 2013
- The Virginia Police Benevolent Association announces endorsement of Mark Herring for Attorney General
- Chase endorses Obenshain Star-Exponent 5 October 2013
- Mark Obenshain snags endorsement of former Newport News senator Marty Williams Daily Press 10 September 2013
- Obenshain endorsed by former AG candidate PilotOnline.com 15 February 2013
- Editorial: Obenshain for AG Richmond Times-Dispatch 20 October 2013
- For attorney general: Obenshain The Richmond Times 30 Oct 2013
- Obenshain: The experience to solve problems Richmond Times-Dispatch 24 October 2013
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