Ticer

In a statement Garvey called Ticer a "role model" and she hoped to "continue her legacy of style and grace" in the state senate.

Ticer endorses Arlington school board member to replace her in senate 2011

Ticer, 76, chairs the Senate's agriculture, conservation and natural resources committee and is one of the chamber's most liberal members.

Virginia legislator Patricia Ticer to retire Rosalind S. Helderman 2011

Ticer had been signaling that she was unlikely to run again in November.

Virginia legislator Patricia Ticer to retire Rosalind S. Helderman 2011

Ticer has also been an advocate for children and spearheaded an effort to remove "mental retardation" from the title of a state committee that deals with disability issues.

Virginia legislator Patricia Ticer to retire Rosalind S. Helderman 2011

Douglas Wilder D and then Redskins-owner Jack Kent Cooke went to Alexandria in the 1990s to hatch a deal to bring the team's stadium to the city - without first clearing it with Ticer, whose constituents were opposed.

Virginia legislator Patricia Ticer to retire Rosalind S. Helderman 2011

Ticer originally was elected to the 30th District in 1995.

Alexandria council member considers Va. Senate run Christy Goodman 2011

I believe greatly in this community and in the issues and work that Senator Ticer is committed to.

Alexandria council member considers Va. Senate run Christy Goodman 2011

Ticer, 76, chairs the Senate's agriculture, conservation and natural resources committee and is one of the chamber's most liberal members.

Virginia legislator Patricia Ticer to retire Rosalind S. Helderman 2011

"If Senator Ticer decides to retire, I plan to run for the 30th State Senate District and I'd like to ask for your help and support," Krupicka said in a blog post.

Alexandria council member considers Va. Senate run Christy Goodman 2011

Ticer had been signaling that she was unlikely to run again in November.

Virginia legislator Patricia Ticer to retire Rosalind S. Helderman 2011