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AP: Va. Senate OKs bipartisan redistricting, 2-term governor: bit.ly/15IBUAp The measure allowing the states governor to run for a second consecutive term, sponsored by Sen. Thomas Garrett of Louisa County, was approved 24-15. Virginia is the only state that does not allow the governor to seek re-election. That makes a Virginia governor a lame duck upon arrival in the Governors Mansion, Garrett said. Its time to join the rest of the nation and take a leap of faith into the 21st century, he said. Opponents said the current system has served Virginia well. Once elected, the governor can concentrate on governing rather than getting re-elected, said Sen. Chap Petersen, a Fairfax County Democrat. Measures similar to both proposed constitutional amendments have passed the Senate in the past, only to die in the House. Read More – bit.ly/15IBUAp
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 14:57:24 +0000

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