Willie Randall
Willie Randall (Democratic Party) was a member of the Northampton County Board of Supervisors.
Randall (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 6. Randall lost in the Democratic primary on June 11, 2019.
Randall completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Randall was a 2017 Democratic candidate for District 100 of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Randall was previously a 2015 Democratic candidate for District 100 of the Virginia House of Delegates and a 2014 Democratic special election candidate for District 100 of the Virginia House of Delegates.[1][2]
Biography
Randall served in the United States Army and attained the rank of Major. He served in the Persian Gulf War and received a Bronze Star. He received a B.S. in business administration from Virginia State University, an M.A. in management and administration from Webster University, and an M.B.A. from American Intercontinental University. His professional experience includes working in the financial services industry. He has served on the Northampton County Board of Supervisors.[3]
Elections
2019
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 6
Incumbent Lynwood Lewis defeated Elizabeth Lankford in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 6 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lynwood Lewis (D)  | 59.7 | 25,772 |
| Elizabeth Lankford (R) | 40.2 | 17,357 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 69 | ||
| Total votes: 43,198 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 6
Incumbent Lynwood Lewis defeated Willie Randall in the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 6 on June 11, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lynwood Lewis | 70.6 | 4,559 |
 | Willie Randall | 29.4 | 1,899 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 6,459 | |||
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2017
General election
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All 100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates was March 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary was June 13, 2017.[4] Incumbent Robert Bloxom Jr. (R) defeated Willie Randall (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 100 general election.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 100 General Election, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Robert Bloxom Jr. Incumbent |
52.23% | 11,720 | |
| Democratic | Willie Randall | 47.77% | 10,720 | |
| Total Votes | 22,440 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Willie Randall ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 100 Democratic primary.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 100 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
| Willie Randall | ||
Republican primary election
Incumbent Robert Bloxom Jr. ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 100 Republican primary.[7]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 100 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
| Robert Bloxom Jr. Incumbent | ||
2015
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[8] Willie C. Randall was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. was unopposed in the Republican primary. Bloxom defeated Randall in the general election.[9][10]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 100 General Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. Incumbent |
58% | 8,657 | |
| Democratic | Willie C. Randall | 42% | 6,278 | |
| Total Votes | 14,935 | |||
2014
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. (R) defeated Willie C. Randall (D) in the special election, which took place on February 25.[2][11][12]
The seat was vacant following Lynwood Lewis's (D) election to the Virginia State Senate on January 7.
A special election for the position of Virginia House of Delegates District 100 was called for February 25. Candidates were nominated by their party rather than chosen through a primary. The nominating deadline for parties was February 10.[13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. |
60.3% | 6,810 | |
| Democratic | Willie C. Randall | 39.7% | 4,475 | |
| Total Votes | 11,285 | |||
Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Willie Randall completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Randall's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Increased funding for Education 2. Economic Development and Job creation 3. Taking care of Veterans and their state benefits.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Education - Education is the key to everything we do in our state. It is the economic driver. A highly educated workforce will attract businesses to our community. It will attract people to our communities. Citizens want their children to have the best education possible. We will reduce the haves and the have nots, because a great education for all is the equalizer. I will fight for more funding for our schools, and to increase teacher pay. I will fight for increase funding for our teachers. I will also STEM course into all of our schools and universities.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Martin Luther King, because he fought for a cause bigger than himself. He died for what he believes and that was equal human rights for all men and women.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Yes, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. It teaches us how to prepare for life.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Always do what is right for the people that elected you. Make the hard decisions, if it is right for the people. Our job is to make our citizens' life better, not ours.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am a retired Army Officer, I run a business, and I have been elected to the Northampton County's Board of Supervisors. I have served as chairman of several boards.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To make good policies that wil better the lives of the people that elected you.
What legacy would you like to leave?
To always do what is right and insure that we have a world class educational system in our state.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
My very first real job was being a dishwasher for the Williamsburg Lodge and I worked there for nine years. I started there at 13 years old and worked there until I finished college.
What happened on your most awkward date?
It was hard for me to talk to the girl I dated.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
The 4th of July, we get to celebrate the founding our great country.
What is your favorite book? Why?
The Miracle Power of Your Mind by Joseph Murphy. It teaches us that we can do the impossible if we put our minds to it.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Super Man because he always shows up at the right time.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
Home projects, because I think your home is your castle, and I want to make it as nice and comfortable as possible
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Happy by Pharrell Williams
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Building a business and overcoming the odds of doing it.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Yes, starting at the local level because when they get to the state level, they will have a better understanding of what the local elected official faces in running a county of city.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Having the will to fund education at its highest levels.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
They should work together for the good of the people they represent.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes, we are elected to do the peoples' business.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
An independent commission.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Education or finance committee
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
No
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
Yes
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
Yes, when going out to meet people, you see their living conditions. The most impactful thing I have seen, is the problems poor parents have in feeding their children. I have seen hungry children, and the only meal they get is the one they get from their school.
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2017
Randall’s campaign website highlighted the following issues:[14]
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Education We must educate our children. When we fail to invest in education, we fail to protect our future and the Commonwealth. Quality Education is the foundation of a thriving economy, as well as of the health, well-being and productiveness of our citizens. Education should not be a burden, but an INVESTMENT. I will fight for legislation that will:
Environment We must preserve our natural resources. If we don’t conserve them, who will? Future generations depend on our willingness to be responsible with our environment. Clean energy is the future – we must identify innovative ways to create jobs, increases tourism, while preserving the natural beauty of the Commonwealth. This combined effort will improve our economy. I will fight for legislation that will:
Economic Development & Job Creation We must invest in economic development, by identifying growth opportunities. Anyone who wants to work should be able to work. I will fight for legislation that will:
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See also
2019 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Virginia Legislature website
- Official campaign website
- Willie Randall on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Virginia General Assembly Candidate Filings," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Virginia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ randallfordelegate.com, "About," accessed August 31, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Washington Post, "Bloxom wins special election to fill Va House seat," February 26, 2014
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "Official special election results," accessed March 14, 2014
- ↑ dailyprogress.com, "Feb. 25 set for Va. House special election," January 29, 2014
- ↑ randallfordelegate.com, "Issues," accessed August 31, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
