Senator Flags Virginia Governor Race as 'Bellwether' for Trump Admin
Democratic Senator Tim Kaine says the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial race could be a measure of the start of Trump's term and a potential Democratic comeback.
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Election-denier under fire from state body resigns seat on Waynesboro Electoral Board
The Republican that the Virginia Board of Elections has been trying to get removed from the Waynesboro Electoral Board has taken care of the issue himself.
Spanberger and Earle-Sears want to make history in Virginia. But voters have election exhaustion
Democratic former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Republican Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears are picking up steam in their bids to be Virginia's next governor.
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Virginia officials move to throw out immigrant rights case
That comes after the U.S. Department of Justice under newly elected President Donald Trump voluntarily dropped out of the case earlier this week. It's carried forward by a coalition including the Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the League of Women Voters of Virginia and African Communities Together.
Virginia man pleads guilty to lighting car on fire outside US Capitol while Carter lying in state
Adrian J. Hinton, of Lorton, admitted he lit the fire while former President Jimmy Carter was lying in state to protest the results of the election.
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An effort to study Virginia's yearly elections is still alive in Richmond
Should Virginia ditch the longstanding practice of electing the General Assembly and the governor in odd year elections?
Virginia lawmakers approve changes in Chesapeake charter to fix election issue
State lawmakers have approved a set of election-related changes for Chesapeake’s city charter, correcting what was deemed an “oversight” that played a considerable role in the 2024 mayor’s election. The changes,
Despite likely veto, contraception bill ‘clever’ for Virginia Democrats
It’s maybe a rare case of the Democrats maybe having their political cake, so to speak, and eating it too,” said J. Miles Coleman with the UVA Center for Politics.
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Lawmakers press Virginia Beach to keep 10-1 voting system
A push to align Virginia Beach’s charter with its new voting system is advancing in the General Assembly, despite ongoing battles and opposition from Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
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Virginia Senate committee hears bills that would change elections, how people vote
Meanwhile, the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee took up a slate of other voting ... Amber Alert issued for abducted Virginia Beach boy, 12
Virginia’s aging population is growing. Advocates say the state needs to better prepare.
Virginia’s over-60 population is projected to grow by nearly 70% by 2050 — meaning many more young Virginians may become caregivers for aging relatives. Advocates are backing legislation in the
Democrats' Chances of Flipping Virginia Governorship: Polls
Virginia is one of two states holding a gubernatorial race this year and will be one of the first major elections held after President Donald Trump's win.