Today's Roanoke Times has an article written by Dan Casey about Ralph Smith. Smith who was ousted by the new Senate redistricting has found a possible home for the upcoming 2012 session of the General Assembly.
Everyone has wondered what Senators Newman, Stanley and Smith would do after redistricting was in place. After last Thursday, we need not worry any longer. Senator Newman will continue to represent those in the 23rd district. But things were not that easy for Senator's Stanley and Smith.
Senator Stanley announced he will be running in the 20th district against Roscoe Reynolds. Stanley will be moving from one side of Franklin County about 10 miles away to a home he already owns. Much of Stanley's district falls under the new boundaries of the 20th district and those in much of the area already know him.
The boundaries of the 19th district stretch almost as large as a congressional district, going from the border of Campbell County to the far reaches of Wythville. The 19th now represents three Bedford County precincts, Roanoke County, Montgomery and farther into the southwest. Many not knowing this brings together a family history for Senator Smith, with the Bedford area he now hopes to represent covering the area his mother is from to the Smith Hollow Road his father is from. With dead center being the area his parents met and chose to call home and raise their family. This area couldn't be any better for the conservative Smith to seek to represent. It is unusual for Dan Casey to write a positive article about GOP candidates. He hit the mark when he described Senator Smith as a true conservative and someone that is in touch with his constituents.
We need to take three seats in the Senate and keep all the seats we have. Senator Stanley is stepping out and attempting to unseat one of the long term Dems and we applaud him for his leap into this district.
Gentlemen, we are behind you and will rally the troops to help you with your elections!
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