First to File

Yesterday in Richmond, Terry was the first candidate to submit petitions to run for governor. Arriving before any other candidate at noon, the earliest time to submit petitions, Terry once again showed the grassroots organization and powerful support behind his campaign.

After months of building the largest grassroots campaign in Virginia gubernatorial history, Terry submitted 17,243 signatures, well over the 10,000 needed to qualify. Terry's field organizers recruited volunteers to gather signatures and lay the groundwork for a successful field operation. With a little more than two months to go before primary election day, we look forward to continuing a strong Democratic campaign with help from volunteers and supporters like you.

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McAuliffe reveals business plan for Va.

March 12th, 2009
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
By Tyler Whitley

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe said he would emphasize tax incentives to encourage re newable energy.

His "Business Plan for Virginia," announced yesterday at a news conference in Richmond, would establish a $100 million energy-independence revolving loan fund to retrofit homes with energy efficient equipment and take steps to reduce state government's use of fossil fuels. McAuliffe said the economic decline would force him to phase in the loan fund.

The McLean businessman said he wants to make Virginia a destination for clean-energy businesses and researchers.

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