Martin, Houck to Seek Re-Election to Virginia Senate

Two veteran state senators, including the Richmond area's Stephen H. Martin, are running for re-election.

Also running is R. Edward Houck, a Spotsylvania County Democrat.

Martin, R-Chesterfield, has served in the Senate since 1994 and was in the House of Delegates for six years before that. He is a senior member of several committees, including the Education and Health and Privileges and Elections committees.

The 11th District consists of Amelia County, Colonial Heights and most of Chesterfield.

A retired educator, Houck is director of corporate and community programs for Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg. He has served in the Senate since 1984 and is third in seniority in the Senate. He is vice chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.

The 17th District that Houck represents consists of Albemarle, Culpeper, Louisa, Orange and Spotsylvania counties and Fredericksburg.

Houck has a Republican opponent, Bryce Reeves of Spotsylvania. As yet, Martin has no opponent.

from Tyler Whitley @ the Richmond Times-Dispatch