Democrat Eileen Bedell Files to Run Against Dave Brat

Attorney Eileen Bedell (AKA Eileen McNeil Newkirk), age 43, has filed to run against Congressman Dave Brat in Virginia’s 7th district.  Ms. Bedell has been a practicing lawyer in Virginia for 20 years. She lives in North Chesterfield with her husband Colin and their two children. She supports the usual liberal issues, a raise in minimum wage, a path to citizenship for immigrants, and “an end to gun violence” (meaning more gun control).  Congressman Brat won his election in 2014 with 60.8% of the vote and I suspect he’ll do even better this time.  More on Ms. Bedell’s run for office here and here.