Republican M. Keith Hodges wins the 98th Seat in the House of Delegates in the November 8, 2011 general election. The Urbanna resident decidedly defeated opponent Democrat Andy Shoukas in a clean and well planned run for the seat. The win was a result of the growing discontent and lack of trust Americans have in the Obama administration, Democrats and liberal policies that have run a muck for decades. The ire has trickled to the local level and the tide is shifting back to a solid conservative footing based on capitalistic beliefs. Hodges ran on traditional values and stayed true to the real Republican ideals that less government and regulation foster better economic times for everyone. With his pledge to create more jobs in his district that was all residents needed to hear to catapult him to victory.