Game changer: Edd Houck concedes … Va. GOP has control of Senate, House, Executive Mansion
By Lynn R. Mitchell | Thursday, November 10th, 2011 | Politics, VirginiaThe Virginia State Senate just flipped to the Republican majority. Republican Bryce Reeves won by 222 votes over Democratic Senator Edd Houck.
While scrolling through Facebook I came across this post from Houck (yes, we’re Facebook friends):
“There is a time for everything, a season for every activity under the heaven…a time to search and a time to give up.”
Today at 2:30 p.m. following a conference call with my legal team and campaign advisors, I determined that I must concede this election. I do so knowing that “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” To the hundreds of my supporters, I wish I could have given you the victory you deserve. But, it simply did not happen.
“At 4:00 today, I called Bryce Reeves, made my concession, wished him well and offered my assistance as he enters into the Senate of Virginia. At this uncertain economic time in Virginia, he deserves your full support and prayers. I can never express to each of you my most sincere heartfelt thanks for your support over the past 28 years. I have been blessed by your friendship. I hope to see each of you in the near future. Edd
That is a gracious concession post. Many thanks to Sen. Houck for his years in service to the citizens of his District as well as the Commonwealth.
With the loss by Houck, Republicans now have the Governor and majorities in the state senate and House.
This is a huge win for Republican Governor Bob McDonnell who has not only kept a fiscal cap on the state’s finances but has overseen a complete Republican takeover of state government. Kudos also to Lt. Governor Bill Bolling and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli as well as the thousands of grassroots workers statewide.
Cross-posted at LynnRMitchell.com
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As SWAC Girl (an acronym for Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County), Lynn has been writing in the Virginia political blogosphere since 2006. Active in area politics, she has coordinated campaigns and served in leadership for the past decade. The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia is one of the most beautiful places to call home ... the Republican Party carries her beliefs.
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5 Responses to "Game changer: Edd Houck concedes … Va. GOP has control of Senate, House, Executive Mansion"
Victory is ours.
Democratic gerrymandering made this interesting, but there’s no denying the complete defeat the liberal party received this election cycle. 57-43 percent popular vote in the Senate. That’s a genuine Oklahoma red-ass.
…Governor Bob McDonnell who has not only kept a fiscal cap on the state’s finances…
huh? Oh, I get it, that was sarcasm, right?
The Senate Democrats’ other holdout, Sen. Roscoe Reynolds, also conceded defeat today after the canvass was completed in his Southside-based 20th Senate District. Just yesterday he told the media that he would wait before deciding whether to concede because the canvass might affect the vote totals. Sen. Bill Stanley claimed victory late on election night–a move that earned him some minor criticism from the local media, but that now seems highly prescient.
Lynn thanks for this post, it was most gracious. I always liked Houck and was sorry to see him go down-but I am glad that he conceded the way he did and went down like a gentleman rather than dragging it out. Thanks to Senator Houck for his service and congrats to Senator-elect Reeves.
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