I was recently elected to the Central Committee of the Virginia Democratic Party as the elected official for the 1st Congressional District. The Central Committee met in Williamsburg on June 13. The meeting was followed by a Unity Rally to launch the campaign of the statewide ticket: Creigh Deeds for Governor, Jody Wagner for Lt Governor and Steve Shannon for Attorney General.
The 2009 General Assembly adjourned sine die late in the evening of February 28, 2009. It is good to be back in the district. Please check out "The Locke Report," my newsletter that sums up the session. Also, go to -->the Events Gallery to view pictures from the Inauguration. That was an awesome event! I took my 6 year old niece, Madison Odallo, so that she could witness history. Her father is Kenyan from the same tribe (Luo) as President Obama’s father. She only complained of having cold feet, but hand warmers in the boots took care of that. A stop at the McDonald’s in Union Station rounded off the day before we headed back to the hotel—and warmth!
As one election cycle ends, another begins. This is the year for the gubernatorial and House of Delegates races. Please find time to help and support the candidates of your choice in the Governor’s, Lt. Governor’s, Attorney General’s and House races. We must continue to keep the momentum for change that we can believe in. Go Blue in 2009.