Preview: In 96th House District rematch, Amanda Batten tries to hold off Mark Downey
October 25, 2021
By Peter Dujardin
It’s a rematch in the 96th District, where Democrat Mark Downey, a pediatrician, challenges Republican Del. Amanda Batten, who took office two years ago.
The district, which includes most of James City County and about half of York County, has been in Republican hands since 1992. But it was close in 2019 — with Batten winning 52.5% to 46.4%.