The race for DPVA chair continues to be complicated

Is Swecker going to actually step down, or will she seek the position again?

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• Gilbert names Knight as the next House Appropriations Chair

• Youngkin discusses hiring staff in the Department of Education

• Virginia Beach delegate and sheriff publicly spar over a spouse’s job in the city

• Glenn Youngkin remains steadfast in his opposition to mask and vaccine mandates

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The race for DPVA chair is complicated

One potential nominee drops out, another name is being mentioned around Democratic circles as being interested, and everyone is curious if Swecker will run again.