Local Activist Throws Hat in Va. Senate Race

January 3, 2006 - 7:16pm

Hank Silverberg, WTOP Radio

FAIRFAX, Va. -- The year is only three days old, but already the political season is heating up in Virginia. WTOP Radio has learned Harris Miller will challenge Republican incumbent George Allen in November.

Miller, an activist in Fairfax County, will formally announce his candidacy next week. He describes himself as "a shorter, and poorer version of {Governor) Mark Warner."

The 54-year-old McLean resident is currently the President of the Information Technology Association of America. He wants to see more done by the Federal government.

"I'm not satisfied with what I'm seeing done in Washington in terms of preparing our country for the future."

Republican George Allen, who has been mentioned as a possible candidate for President, is seeking re-election for a second term.

Democrat Jim Webb has also been mentioned for a Senate run, but the party leadership, including Gov. Warner, wants Miller on the ticket.

Hank Silverberg, WTOP Radio

Miller, an activist in Fairfax County, will formally announce his candidacy next week. He describes himself as "a shorter, and poorer version of {Governor) Mark Warner."

The 54-year-old McLean resident is currently the President of the Information Technology Association of America. He wants to see more done by the Federal government.

"I'm not satisfied with what I'm seeing done in Washington in terms of preparing our country for the future."

Republican George Allen, who has been mentioned as a possible candidate for President, is seeking re-election for a second term.

Democrat Jim Webb has also been mentioned for a Senate run, but the party leadership, including Gov. Warner, wants Miller on the ticket.

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