DANVILLE, Va. – In the 14th and 16th District House races, Republican incumbents Danny Marshall and Les Adams sailed to easy victories tonight. Marshall received 69% of the vote, while Adams won by a 3-to-1 margin against Democrat Chance Trevillian.
Danville Sheriff Mike Modul defeated a challenge from Ril Mattison (10,043 votes to 2,255) and Danville residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of a 1% increase in the sales tax to fund needed school improvements.
School Superintendent Dr. Angela Hairston said that speaks volumes about the community and its citizens. She said community input will be sought as the school board moves ahead with improvements.
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors contested races: (30 of 32 precincts reporting)
Barksdale 1,778 67% (Banister District)
Miller 880 33%
Brumfield 1,450 41% (Callands-Gretna District)
Robinson 287 8%
Dalton 1,765 50%
Davis 1,446 39% (Dan River District)
Chesher 2,274 61%
School Board:
Doss 1,874 62%
Hancock 1,120 37% (Callands-Gretna)
Crump 1,231 32%
Merricks 2,589 67% (Dan River District)
School tax referendum in Pittsylvania County: (31 of 32 precincts reporting)
No: 12,724 (50.09%)
Yes: 12,680 (49.91%)
Registrar estimates roughly 100 votes could be sent in by mail.