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Minchew enters Delegate race in 10th district
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Date: May 20, 2011 06:22AM
Minchew enters Delegate race in 10th district
http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/news/article/minchew_enters_delegate_race_in_10th_district123/
Thu., May. 19 | 04:40 PM - J. Randall “Randy” Minchew, a prominent Leesburg lawyer and Republican Party figure announced his candidacy for the House of Delegates at the Old County Courthouse May 19.
In a campaign marked by uncertainty due to shifting election districts and multiple candidates, one of Loudoun’s longtime heavyweight political figures has thrown his hat into the ring for the newly created 10th district seat in the House of Delegates.
J. Randall “Randy” Minchew, a prominent Leesburg lawyer and Republican Party figure announced his candidacy at the Old County Courthouse May 19.
Minchew is a former chairman of the Loudoun County Republican Party. An attorney with Walsh Colucci Lubely Emrich & Walsh, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) appointed Minchew as his deputy counselor and advisor to the governor in August 2010.
Locally, Minchew has served as president of the Loudoun Bar Association, on the Board of Directors for the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce and as chairman of the Loudoun County Economic Development Commission.
At Minchew’s announcement event, he was introduced by former Loudoun County Republic Party chairman Glen Caroline, Loudoun County Treasurer Roger Zurn and Del. Joe May of the 33rd district. Each of the speakers noted Minchew’s calm and professional nature, referencing him as a return to Virginia civility.
Both Caroline and Zurn mentioned that Minchew has served as a counselor and advisor for many of the political figures in Loudoun.
“There is not a single politician in Loudoun County who has not called Randy for help and for advice,” said Zurn.
May told the crowd that Minchew assisted on each of his political campaigns over his 18 years in office.
Almost professorial in tone, Minchew addressed the crowd by waxing historic on the atmosphere in the courthouse and its portrait of former Supreme Court Justice John Marshall.
Minchew’s comments transitioned to his beliefs regarding where the most work needs to be done for Loudoun, specifically improving transportation in the region and explained that “creative leadership” was necessary to achieve the task. Minchew reiterated his party’s position that economic success stems from keeping taxes low and minimizing the impact of government.
However, Minchew also reassured conservative voters of his stance on social issues. He described himself as pro-life and a strong proponent of gun rights under the Second Amendment. He also expressed his appreciation for the limiting effect of the Tenth Amendment and its limitation of federal powers to only those articulated in the Constitution.
This is not Minchew’s first attempt at elected office. He waged an unsuccessful campaign for the Republican nomination when the Loudoun state senate seat became available in 2006.
While the redistricting plan still requires Department of Justice approval, the proposed tenth district includes most of Leesburg and Lansdowne along with the southwestern section of the county, including Middleburg, Lenah and St. Louis. The 10th House of Delegates district then extends into Clarke and Frederick counties.
Minchew will have opposition for the Republican nomination. John Whitbeck of Lansdowne announced his candidacy earlier in the year and has already received the endorsement of Del. Thomas “Tag” Greason of the 32nd district in early April. Two candidates have also announced their candidacy for the Democratic nomination, Leesburg Town Council member David Butler and Jim Magner of Ashburn.
Minchew is a resident of Leesburg. He is married and the father of one. Minchew is closely associated with the scouting movement in Loudoun, acting as scoutmaster of Leesburg Boy Scout Troop 998.
http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/news/article/minchew_enters_delegate_race_in_10th_district123/
Thu., May. 19 | 04:40 PM - J. Randall “Randy” Minchew, a prominent Leesburg lawyer and Republican Party figure announced his candidacy for the House of Delegates at the Old County Courthouse May 19.
In a campaign marked by uncertainty due to shifting election districts and multiple candidates, one of Loudoun’s longtime heavyweight political figures has thrown his hat into the ring for the newly created 10th district seat in the House of Delegates.
J. Randall “Randy” Minchew, a prominent Leesburg lawyer and Republican Party figure announced his candidacy at the Old County Courthouse May 19.
Minchew is a former chairman of the Loudoun County Republican Party. An attorney with Walsh Colucci Lubely Emrich & Walsh, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) appointed Minchew as his deputy counselor and advisor to the governor in August 2010.
Locally, Minchew has served as president of the Loudoun Bar Association, on the Board of Directors for the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce and as chairman of the Loudoun County Economic Development Commission.
At Minchew’s announcement event, he was introduced by former Loudoun County Republic Party chairman Glen Caroline, Loudoun County Treasurer Roger Zurn and Del. Joe May of the 33rd district. Each of the speakers noted Minchew’s calm and professional nature, referencing him as a return to Virginia civility.
Both Caroline and Zurn mentioned that Minchew has served as a counselor and advisor for many of the political figures in Loudoun.
“There is not a single politician in Loudoun County who has not called Randy for help and for advice,” said Zurn.
May told the crowd that Minchew assisted on each of his political campaigns over his 18 years in office.
Almost professorial in tone, Minchew addressed the crowd by waxing historic on the atmosphere in the courthouse and its portrait of former Supreme Court Justice John Marshall.
Minchew’s comments transitioned to his beliefs regarding where the most work needs to be done for Loudoun, specifically improving transportation in the region and explained that “creative leadership” was necessary to achieve the task. Minchew reiterated his party’s position that economic success stems from keeping taxes low and minimizing the impact of government.
However, Minchew also reassured conservative voters of his stance on social issues. He described himself as pro-life and a strong proponent of gun rights under the Second Amendment. He also expressed his appreciation for the limiting effect of the Tenth Amendment and its limitation of federal powers to only those articulated in the Constitution.
This is not Minchew’s first attempt at elected office. He waged an unsuccessful campaign for the Republican nomination when the Loudoun state senate seat became available in 2006.
While the redistricting plan still requires Department of Justice approval, the proposed tenth district includes most of Leesburg and Lansdowne along with the southwestern section of the county, including Middleburg, Lenah and St. Louis. The 10th House of Delegates district then extends into Clarke and Frederick counties.
Minchew will have opposition for the Republican nomination. John Whitbeck of Lansdowne announced his candidacy earlier in the year and has already received the endorsement of Del. Thomas “Tag” Greason of the 32nd district in early April. Two candidates have also announced their candidacy for the Democratic nomination, Leesburg Town Council member David Butler and Jim Magner of Ashburn.
Minchew is a resident of Leesburg. He is married and the father of one. Minchew is closely associated with the scouting movement in Loudoun, acting as scoutmaster of Leesburg Boy Scout Troop 998.