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Del. Alfonso Lopez

Challenger in 49th wins nod of advocacy group

The national advocacy group Food & Water Action has endorsed Karishma Mehta, who is challenging Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington-Fairfax) in the June 8 Democratic primary. Mehta “is the climate champion Virginia needs,” the organization said in a statement, adding that...

Editor’s Notebook: Making a splash, endorsement-wise

Time to give credit where credit is due, in this case to Karishma Mehta, who is challenging Del. Alfonso Lopez in the 49th House District. The two are facing off in the June 8 primary. Mehta has almost zero visibility...

Women’s Political Caucus back challengers in 45th, 49th

The National Women’s Political Caucus of Virginia has endorsed two challengers in local legislative races that will be decided in the upcoming Democratic primary. The organization is backing Karishma Mehta, who is challenging Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington-Fairfax) in the 49th...

Sierra Club endorses Del. Lopez in primary

The Virginia chapter of the Sierra Club has endorsed the re-election bid of Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington-Alexandria), who is being challenged by Karishma Mehta in the June 8 Democratic primary. Lopez “is a fierce advocate for environmental justice and climate...

Del. Lopez honored by Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington-Fairfax) has been presented with the “Virginia Legislator of the Year” award by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. “Del. Lopez has long been a Virginia leader on the environment. He’s not afraid to take on challenging issues that...

Incumbent legislators hold cash-on-hand advantages

Two Arlington legislators facing intra-party challenges from their left are maintaining healthy cash-on-hand totals headed toward June 8 primary showdowns. Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) ended the first quarter with $120,853 in his campaign account, while challenger Matt Rogers had $13,180,...
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New School Board member receives liaison assignments

New Arlington School Board member Bethany Sutton has her assignments. School Board members on Feb. 2 are expected to approve...
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