House leaders from both parties are stumping in Virginia
A Richmond organization pulled their endorsement from a City Council candidate who is facing accusations of lying about several aspects of his campaign.
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The rundown
Former state Sen. Frank Ruff passed away.
The Speaker of the House is coming to VA-07 to help Anderson in the final days of the election.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries stumped for a Virginia Democrat Sunday.
A Richmond organization pulled their endorsement from a City Council candidate who is facing accusations of lying about several aspects of his campaign.
Rep. Kiggans released a new ad.
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Former state Sen. Frank Ruff has passed away
Former Republican state Senator Frank Ruff passed away after a battle with cancer.
Ruff served in the state Senate from 2000 until he announced his retirement in December. Prior to that, he served three terms in the House of Delegates.
“Virginia has lost a legend of public service whose legacy will be felt across the Commonwealth not for years—but generations to come,” Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in a statement. “Senator Frank Ruff has always believed that his public service was about finding good policy solutions to improve the lives of Virginians in rural communities.”