Norment to Run for Re-Election

Friday, May 27, 2011

Republican Sen. Tommy Norment plans to run for re-election in his reshaped 3rd District.

Norment’s new district stretches from King and Queen County through King William, New Kent and Gloucester counties, and south down to Poquoson, parts of Hampton, Suffolk, James City County, Isle of Wight County and York County. It's a much less compact district than it used to be and no longer contains the City of Williamsburg, a jurisdiction to which Norment has strong ties.

He told WYDaily Thursday, "I am excited about the opportunity to once again run in Virginia’s 3^rd Senate District. There is no doubt that the district has gone through substantial changes, some good and some in my opinion not good. Regardless, I look forward to introducing myself to all of those in the district and discussing our shared vision for the future.

“I have received significant feedback in regards to the new district, mostly from those concerned with the sheer size and the fact that the City of Williamsburg for the first time in history has been split from James City County."

Norment has roots in Williamsburg as a Colonial Williamsburg Foundation trustee and a lecturer at the College of William and Mary's law school.

In an email sent to his constituents Wednesday sharing the news that he will run for re-election, Norment said, “I will continue to do everything that I can to make certain that we have a strong economy, that we bring jobs to our communities, support our small businesses and keep taxes low.

“Our nation and our state are at a crossroads. We have seen the federal government repeatedly overstep its constitutional authority and explode in size and spending. I refuse to allow Virginia to go down the same path, and I will do everything in my power to ensure that Virginia remains the best place to live, work and raise a family.”

Norment is reaching out to the many new constituents in his re-crafted district, he said Thursday. “I have been actively introducing myself to the new constituents through telephone town halls, email correspondence and traveling throughout the district meeting with people face to face," he said.

"I do not take my responsibility to represent Virginia’s Third District lightly. There is no better for way for me to represent the district than to hear directly from people about the issues most important to them. I will continue to reach out to those new to the district and provide surveys and opportunities for them to give direct feedback on what needs to be done in the district and how I can continue to represent them the best way possible.”

Norment served on the James City County Board of Supervisors from 1987 until he was elected to the state Senate in 1991. He is the Leader of the Senate Republican Caucus and a member of the Courts of Justice, Finance, Rules, and Commerce and Labor committees.

James City County residents Susanne and Dustin DeVore are hosting a re-election fundraiser for Norment in Governor’s Land on June 4. For details on the event, click here. To view a map of the old and new 3rd District, click here.