Voters chose to elect Republican Barry Knight over the Democratic nominee, John LaCombe, to represent them in the Virginia House of Delegates. About 6% of eligible voters voted in favor of Barry Knight by a margin of 66 points.

Today, voters in the 81st house district of Virginia vote in a special election to fill the seat vacated by Delegate Terri Suite, who resigned to become a lobbyist at a law firm. It’s all about turnout in this election. Contact someone you know in the 81st, and ask them to vote. Check back here for results!

Senator Creigh Deeds, Democratic candidate for Governor, released the following statement today concerning John LaCombe and his candidacy for the 81st District House of Delegates race. Deeds’ endorsement rounded out the endorsements from all Decmoratic candidates for governor, following Brian Moran and Terry McAuliffe.

John LaCombe will be a champion in Richmond for smart growth and quality of life issues that go to the core of Hampton Road’s ability to thrive as a community. He’ll be a leader in the Hampton Roads delegation for our environment and clean technologies. Most of all, he’ll be a legislator who knows how to listen to constituents, and will always put the people of the 81st district first in Richmond.

John LaCombe, was on 89.5 WHRV with Kathy Lewis on Thursday, December 18th, 2008. The interview was short, but gave an opportunity for LaCombe to get his name, his previous experience, and his positions out to the public