This morning on the floor of the House of Delegates William Fralin retired from the House. This is a move to focus more on his professional career. Delegate Fralin was a great representative for the Roanoke Valley and he championed many causes for his constituents including education. While we will miss Delegate Fralin I think he has positioned himself well for a bigger office later in life. I personally hope we have not seen the last of William in public service but I understand the need to focus on his professional career.
This announcement has started a fire storm of activity around who will run for this seat. This is a strong republican seat as it went 58% for John McCain. Speculation so far is that Gwen Mason, David Trinkle, and John Fishwick will fight each other for the right to lose the general election. The GOP is very focused on finding a candidate to continue Fralin's legacy and as the Legislative District Chairman my next step is to pick the nomination method then to qualify candidates. If you are interested let me know.
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I'll support whoever the GOP nominates unless it's a David Nixon pawn. Someone from the whacko fringe side of the party.
Well congratulations to Del. Fralin on an excellent time in the State House. While I lived in Roanoke I had some very good interactions with him, and he was always very friendly, willing to help, and a very solid vote. He runs for something again he will definitely have my support.
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