Virginia Democrat Wins Primary Even After Jail Time For Teenage Sex Scandal

In this Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 photo, Del. Joe Morrissey, D-Henrico, watches the proceedings during the House of Delegates session at the Capitol in Richmond, Va. Morrissey, elected while jailed for a sex scandal, sa... In this Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 photo, Del. Joe Morrissey, D-Henrico, watches the proceedings during the House of Delegates session at the Capitol in Richmond, Va. Morrissey, elected while jailed for a sex scandal, say voters rewarded him for his responsiveness to their concerns and ability to relate to their legal and economic struggles. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) MORE LESS
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Former delegate Joe Morrissey won the Democratic primary for a Virginia state senate seat on Tuesday, even after he served months in jail back in 2015 related to his sexual relationship with his 17-year-old secretary when he was 56.

According to the Washington Post, he is now married to the receptionist, fighting to get his law license back and was carried to victory by local support of his legal work in the community.

He easily overcame Democratic state Sen. Rosalyn Dance, even though she had the support of Gov. Ralph Northam, former governor Terry McAuliffe and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA). No Republican candidates ran in the GOP primary, so Morrissey will likely win the state senate seat.

It’s not the first time Morrissey has pulled off an improbable win — back in 2015 he won the special election to fill his vacated seat while in his jail cell.

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  1. Damn… With that kind of luck, he should move to Vegas.

  2. The legacy of James Michael Curley lives on.

  3. His bio on the legislature’s website must be interesting. “His wife Brytney enjoys spending time at lacrosse practice, decorating the gym for Homecoming, dyeing her hair various vivid colors and Snapchatting with friends in her spare time.”

  4. Roy Moore must be so friggin’ jealous, and screaming, “IOKIYAD!”

  5. sexual relationship with his 17-year-old secretary when he was 56

    In Virginia, that is (statutory) rape – and that is what it should be called.

     

    @kate_riga

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