Del. Harvey Morgan, R-Gloucester, announced he is endorsing Sherwood Bowditch to replace him in Virginia's 98th House district after holding the seat for 32 years.
“I have known Sherwood and his family for many years, and am confident that he will be an outstanding representative for the Middle Peninsula,” Morgan said. “Sherwood is a successful businessman with a heart for his community. He demonstrates wisdom and judgment that will serve him well in the General Assembly. I am pleased to support his candidacy.”
Bowditch is a Gloucester native and businessman who worked as a legislative aide to Morgan in 2000.
“It is indeed humbling to have the support of a man many know as ‘the conscience of the General Assembly,” Bowditch said. “He has been such an important leader for the Middle Peninsula, on environmental issues and on issues directly affecting our quality of life. Every day I serve in the House of Delegates, I will strive to live up to his example.”
Bowditch will face three other candidates, Kenneth Gibson, Catesby Jones and M. Keith Hodges, in the Aug. 23 Republican primary election. Bowditch has raised $72,498 to date for his campaign. This is $16,599 more than his nearest competitor M. Keith Hodges.
He has also garnered endorsements from Senate minority leader Thomas Norment, R-Williamsburg, Del. Glen Oder, R-Newport News and Del. Brenda Pogge, R-Yorktown.
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