Now, Ayala wants to become the state’s first female lieutenant governor, while Del. Elizabeth R. Guzman (D-Prince William) — another member of that 2017 class — is also seriously considering a bid for the Democratic Party’s nomination for that post. ADFormer delegate Timothy D. Hugo (R-Fairfax) has said he is “seriously considering” seeking the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. Last week, she laid out her qualifications for the job during an interview with the Blue Virginia political website. In the wake of those scandals, Ayala joined other Legislative Black Caucus leaders in calling for Northam and Fairfax to resign.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 14, 2020 09:00 UTC