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60th District

Jan 13

2010

Congratulations, Delegate Edmunds!

Posted by Lisa Kipps-Brown in House of Delegates , Del. James Edmunds , 60th District

James Edmunds was sworn in today as the new delegate for the 60th District of Virginia, which is comprised of the counties of Halifax, Charlotte, Prince Edward and a portion of Nottoway. James replaces Clarke Hogan, who didn't seek reelection in 2009. He is one of 20 freshman delegates, one of the largest groups of newly elected delegates to enter the Virginia House for many years.

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