Reports Say Howell Will Retire

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(Richmond)- There are reports that House Speaker Bill Howell of Stafford will not run for re-election this November. Howell will retire after 29 years in the House, the last 14 as Speaker. Howell is expected to make an official announcement today. Howell’s decision means that House Majority Leader Republican Kirk Cox of Colonial Heights will likely assume the role of Speaker in January.

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