Matt Rogers Seeks Filing Extension to Remain on Ballot This Summer
Today at 11:30am A paperwork snafu may prevent a local House of Delegates candidate, Matt Rogers, from going up against fellow Democrat Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington). Rogers, who recently wrapped up 3.5 years serving as Chief of Staff for Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) and is running to unseat Hope, reportedly failed to meet a filing deadline for two documents, according to the State Board of Elections. As a result, he may not be on the June 8 Democratic primary ballot. The challenger tells ARLnow that he mailed these documents to the state last June, but did not use certified mail, “which was ...