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aen. Herbert Bateman ot Newport News, the Republican nominee, is generally regarded as leading Democratic candidate John McGlennon of Williamsburg. Mr. McGlennon's chances may be further dimmed by a write-in effort launched by several black leaders in behalf of Jessie Rattley of Newport News.
Ms. Rattley, a vice chair of the state Democratic party, says she is not encouraging the write-in campaign and will support all Democratic candidates.
In any event, as this is written 10 days before the election, it appears likely the district will remain in the Republican column.
Second District incumbent Republican William Whitehurst is unopposed for reelection.
In the Third District, incumbent Republican Tom Bliley is meeting an unexpectedly strong challenge from Democrat John Waldrop, a member of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors.
Mr. Waldrop is waging an energetic campaign, but is being badly outspent by the conservative Bliley in one of the most conservative districts in the state. Observers in the district believe Mr. Bliley will be reelected.
In the Fourth District the Democrats have one of their best opportunities to unseat an incumbent. Republican Robert Daniel is under heavy and well-financed attack by Democrat Norman Sisisky, a Petersburg business executive. The race can be considered highly competitive, with the Democrats having at least an even chance of picking up the District.
Fifth District Democrat Dan Daniel is without opposition in his bid for reelection.
The Sixth is another open district and, like the Fourth, it presents the Democrats with an unusual opportunity. Del. Kevin Miller of Harrisonburg is the GOP nominee to succeed retiring incumbent Republican Caldwell Butler.
Mr. Miller is being strongly opposed by industrialist James Olin of Roanoke Both campaigns are well-Financed, and the popular Olin is regarded as a possible winner in this strongly Republican District. A serious split has developed in the local GOP
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