Archives: 2012 elections

1st District

Largely encompassing the city's West End, the 1st District sits between the James River and Broad Street. Stretching just beyond Carytown, this district is considered a bridge between the city and the suburbs of Henrico County. A slight panhandle in its boundaries also includes most of the Fan District.

Jon Baliles

Jon Baliles

Bruce Tyler

Bruce Tyler

Incumbent


Election Day details

Just in case you had somehow managed to forget… Election Day is tomorrow, November 6 – find your polling place here and What’s On My Ballot? from the State Board of Elections.

Snapshot poll puts Baliles ahead of Tyler

Our unscientific snapshot of the 1st District City Council contest puts challenger Jon Baliles up 71% to 24% over incumbent Bruce Tyler, with 5% undecided.

Any predictions on how this really ends up?

Baliles, Agelasto, Jones lead fundraising in September

FIRST DISTRICT: As of 09/30/2012, the Jon Baliles campaign had $16,147 on hand, raising $11,424 and spending $7,589 in September. The Bruce Tyler campaign had $59,992 on hand, starting from a much stronger position while pulling in only $4,370 in September while spending $8,399. FIFTH DISTRICT: As of 09/30/2012, the Parker Agelasto campaign had $12,409 […]

Baliles challenges Tyler on $316,000 alley behind his house

Senator Mark Warner endorses Jon Baliles for City Council

VIA John Baliles for City Council: Mark Warner Endorses Jon Baliles for Richmond City Council

Jon Baliles to run for 1st District City Council seat

Jon Baliles announced his candidacy today for the First District Richmond City Council seat, currently held by Bruce Tyler, saying “We need a representative to engage our residents and be resourceful and find workable solutions. So many people are in…

Baliles announces candidacy for 1st District City Council

In a video released today on his website, Jon Baliles announced his candidacy for the 1st District City Council seat: The seat is currently held by Bruce Tyler, in his 2nd term in office.

Baliles to challenge for Tyler’s council seat?

Jon Baliles, son of former Virginia Gov. Gerald L. Baliles, is seriously considering mounting a bid for Tyler’s [1st District] seat, according to a number of sources close to Baliles. Baliles is not confirming the potential bid, but he acknowledges …