He’s announcing a run for state senate a year-and-a-half ahead of the 20-15 election…but Democrat Michael Hamlar made it official today – the funeral home director and former Cave Spring High football star is aiming for Republican incumbent Ralph Smith’s 19th district seat. Hamlar was endorsed by delegate Sam Rasoul at a news conference this morning. He supports Medicaid expansion in Virginia. Hamlar spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano
