A Democratic candidate is challenging for the District 96 seat for the first time since 2007. Republican Brenda Pogge currently holds this district. Pogge faced an Independent challenger last cycle, however. In 2015 she drew 12,010 votes out of a total of 19,665 cast. So far there is no independent in this race, but there often is. Hopefully, none steps into the race. If someone does, it may be worth the party having a conversation with them.
THE ANNOUNCED DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE IS KELLY DELUCIA
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DISTRICT 96 FAST FACTS
- Residents = 80,010
- Active Registered Voters = 56,044
- Percent Registered = 70%
- Total Vote in Last Race = 19,665
- Participation Rate = 35%
- Total Vote for Republican = 12,010
- Total Vote for Democrat = 0
- Total vote for Independent =
- Total Vote Other = 50
- Localities = James City County and York County
District 96 is made up of 20 precincts with 12 in James City County and 8 in York County. I must say this appears to be a pretty activated district already. That 70% Active Registered Voters number is pretty high, and to get a 35% participation rate out of that is pretty good, particularly without a Democrat on the ballot contesting this race last cycle (or for a decade). That said, there is plenty of opportunity for a Democrat here.
Let's take a turn to some charts.
Here is the share of Active Voters by Locality: