Va. House challenger gives new meaning to ‘running for office’

James Towey is bringing new meaning to the phrase “running for office.“

The Democratic 56th House of Delegates district candidate will officially kick off his campaign May 29 by starting a three-day, 56-mile run from his home in northwest Henrico County to the town of Louisa.

The route will take him through Short Pump in Henrico; Sabot, Crozier, Maidens, Goochland, and Sandy Hook in Goochland County; and Shelfar, Orchid, South Anna, Apple Grove, and Cuckoo in Louisa County. 

The run will end in the center of the town of Louisa on May 31. 

Towey is running against incumbent William R. Janis, R-Henrico.

Towey said he wants to accomplish three goals with his run through the district:
—Show “his commitment to energetic representation” of all district residents.
—Focus attention on the childhood obesity/inactivity crisis.
—“Earn, rather than just ask for, political contributions” that he plans to raise by pledges of a dollar for every mile he runs.