22nd Senate District

Election: Tue, Nov. 4, 2003, 6 AM to 7 PM

Voting locations: All normal polling places

Jurisdictions: Botetourt County (All); Montgomery County (Part); Radford
City (All); Roanoke County (Part); Salem City (All).

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| Issues at a Glance | Funds raised | Ratings | Endorsements |

| Positions on issues | Political commentary | Race at a Glance |

Updated 10-31-03

Contact the candidates

Steve Emick (D) Contact info: Tel: 540-992-2187 Email: redgiethedon@aol.com Web: 910 Highland Drive Roanoke, VA 24019

Brandon Bell II* (R) Contact info: Tel: 540-989-2882 (campaign) Email: bellforsenate@cox.net Web: PO Box 20855 Roanoke, VA 24018 *former senator

Issues at a Glance

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Issues, Ratings, Endorsements, Background

Steve Emick (D) Positions on issues: Issues Survey response - Candidate ignored requests to return his Issues Survey Click here to send Steve an Email with questions on issues important to you. Ratings: Taxpayer Protection Pledge-No Endorsements: Personal Background: Biography

Brandon Bell II* (R) Positions on issues: Issues Survey response-click here Ratings: Taxpayer Protection Pledge-No Endorsements: Virginia Society for Human Life PAC Personal Background: Biography Former member, State Board of Education

Fundraising, Political commentary

Funds raised by the candidates:

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Political commentary related to this race or the candidates:

Roanoke Times article Jun 10, 2003 by Jim Thornton

Race at a Glance

This is an open seat due to retirement of the incumbent Republican Senator Trumbo. Gov. Warner and his Democrats need to pick up this seat to offset a possible loss in the 17^th District, or to make any gains in the Senate.

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