Almanac of Virginia Politics 2008 |
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| Edited by Toni-Michelle C. Travis |
| 215 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 |
| 144 b&w photographs |
| Paper 978-0-9818779-2-1 • $40.00 |
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Published since 1977 and updated every two years, the Almanac
of Virginia Politics is the leading source of information
on the legislative process and key players in Virginia government.
The 2008 volume is invaluable for those tracking the changing
demographics that are bringing about historical shifts in the
state. Illustrated here is the much-discussed trend of Virginia’s
moving from being a traditionally “red” state to one
that’s more “purple,” which is reflected on
the state level in the current makeup of the House of Delegates
(53 Republicans, 45 Democrats, and 2 Independents) and State Senate
(19 Republicans and 21 Democrats) as well as in the offices of
governor, held by Democrat Tim Kaine; lieutenant governor, held
by Republican William T. Bolling; and attorney general, held by
Republican Robert F. McDonnell. The Almanac includes biographies
of all members of the General Assembly, contact information for
each, descriptions of their districts, election returns, and voting
records, as well as a photograph of the member, all presented
in an easily accessible format. Toni-Michelle Travis offers up
the ultimate guide to Virginia politics, an invaluable reference
tool for legislators, lobbyists, librarians, civic activists,
teachers, students, and citizens.
Toni-Michelle C. Travis is a professor
of government and politics at George Mason University. Her research
examines Virginia politics, American government, and racial/ethnic
public policy issues.
