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Attorney General Herring files suit against the Windsor Police Department for discrimination

Rep. Spanberger's full statement about running in the new seventh district; Princeton Gerrymandering Project applauds Virginia's new districts

Spanberger is running in a new district

Virginia's legislative boundaries have been finalized and are effective immediately

Gilbert Announces Additional Committee Chairs for the 2022-23 General Assembly

Youngkin announces his pick for Finance Secretary

Youngkin announced his pick for Secretary of Commerce and Trade

Democrats will likely choose the newest delegate tonight

Youngkin announces his Secretary of Education

Youngkin announces which group will be performing at his inauguration festivities

Youngkin visits a business in Henrico with bipartisan legislators

Senate Democrats sent a letter to SCOVA with suggested changes to the redistricting proposal

Jay Jones is resigning from the House of Delegates

Gilbert announces who will be his staff as Speaker of the House

Kaine calls for Child Tax Credit extension and more from Virginia politics

Northam’s outgoing proposals are reminiscent of Youngkin’s campaign promises

DCCC responds to the redistricting proposal in Virginia

Correction: VITA is not the host of the General Assembly’s cyber network

Update: The email that was sent to legislative leaders about the ransomware attack

The General Assembly is under a ransomware attack and Gilbert announces 6 new committee chairs

The DPVA chair blocked an activist on social media for criticizing rural efforts from the party

The Weekend Scoop

Half of Virginia legislators are paired with an incumbent in the redistricting proposal

McGuire responds to redistricting; discussion on the new legislative map proposals; and more.

The Princeton Gerrymandering Project graded Virginia’s new map proposals

New map proposals for redistricting sent Virginia politics into a whirlwind Wednesday night

Redistricting reaction: Hala Ayala is seriously considering a run for Congress and Reeves declares his candidacy for a new district

Redistricting Special Masters released draft maps for Virginia state legislative and congressional districts

Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin announces he will pull Virginia out of RGGI

Jason Miyares announced his pick for solicitor general

Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares announces who will be his solicitor general

Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin talks transition, inauguration changes, Northam's budget proposals, and more

Glenn & Suzanne Youngkin announced the inauguration theme and events

Youngkin's team is looking at options for curbing Dominion's contribution to the increased cost of living through RGGI

Northam proposes raises for teachers and more from Virginia politics

It is still too early to rule out a Nick Freitas congressional run in 2022

The race for DPVA chair continues to be complicated

Youngkin encourages everyone to get the COVID-19 booster shot and Gilbert chooses Appropriations Chair

A former delegate is considering running for DPVA Chair and the latest rumored contenders for a position in Younkgin's administration

Everyone expects him to join the Youngkin administration

McGuire wants a police officer in every school

Breaking: Tim Phillips pushed out as President of Americans for Prosperity

Youngkin discusses hiring staff in the Department of Education

All signs point to one person becoming Youngkin's Chief of Staff; Plus, Amanda Chase said she has a new role in Youngkin's transition.

Does Youngkin's stance on vaccine and mask mandates remain the same with a new variant causing concern?

Can Youngkin govern as a moderate and please the base by keeping his promises on education?

Two state Senate Democrats want tax cuts; Wittman's campaign stresses Spanberger; and more

Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin announces long list of transition hires

Youngkin stops in Midlo, rumors about potential cabinet picks, and the Va Flaggers try to cancel-cancel culture in Hanover

The governor-elect picks and chooses which members of the press can attend certain events

John McGuire quietly told his supporters he is running for Congress tonight

The NRA makes plays after keeping distance from Youngkin before the election

Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano talks about AG-elect Miyares wanting to intervene in localities

HB 257 stirs GOP drama; the return of Nardo; and more

Bryce Reeves responds to attacks over voting for a controversial bill

Amanda Chase discusses her candidacy as she seeks the nomination to run against Spanberger next year

Amanda Chase is running for Congress

House Democrats support a recount in two close races

AAN attacks Luria and Spanberger with $400K ad buy

LG-elect Winsome Sears is set to stump for a congressional candidate, Northam spoke at VMI, and a top Youngkin advisor is leaving after the transition

Governor Northam Addresses the Virginia Military Institute

GOP Polling shows Independent voters broke for Youngkin 61 to 37 percent

Just another day in Virginia politics.

Republicans & Democrats met Sunday to choose their leaders in the House

Listen to Gov.-elect Youngkin reflect and thank his supporters in Henrico Saturday

Limbo in Virginia congressional races as redistricting causes a delay

Chase attacks Keeney as they are potential competitors for a congressional nomination

It appears that leadership in both House caucuses has been decided.

Youngkin's first public appearance; a resignation from redistricting; and McAuliffe hangs with Michael Jordan

Youngkin announced his transition steering committee

Jay Jones talks about last week's elections and 2025

Youngkin is hiring.

Can Spanberger win again?

Where is Gov.-elect Youngkin?

Virginia Senate Democrats ask Supreme Court of Virginia to disqualify GOP special master redistricting nominees

Correction

It appears there is a GOP agreement on who will be Speaker of the House

Democrats concede the House of Delegates

Del. Todd Gilbert talks about priorities, the race for speaker, and more

Schools remain a priority in Richmond for legislators. "Stay tuned," says Youngkin spokesperson.

Youngkin releases statement; Chase wants to get rid of new voting access options; and more.

Post-election analysis and statements from Hala Ayala, Filler-Corn, and Planned Parenthood

McAuliffe conceded to Youngkin & Republicans have taken the House of Delegates

Republicans win big; Kilgore moves for Speaker

Follow the results

Donald Trump and Critical Race Theory — here is how we got to election day in Virginia

The final day

From the trail: Spanberger, Stoney, & McAuliffe rally Democrats in Henrico

From the trail: Jones and Sponsler at a canvass rally in Chester

Youngkin is outperforming the GOP ticket according to an internal poll from Winsome Sears

Youngkin commits to serving a full term if elected governor; McAuliffe made the same commitment during a debate

Five days left

'Beloved' is now on a top list on Amazon

49-48; Biden to Virginia; and free Beloved copies

Campaign finance numbers from the first three weeks of Oct.

New podcast series: In the Scope: Virginia Politics

After losing to McAuliffe in 2013, Cuccinelli predicts a Youngkin win in 2021.

They are talking about enthusiasm with eight days to go

Listen to Stacey Abrams and Dave Matthews talk about Virginia's November elections

President Obama campaigns in Virginia for Terry McAuliffe

Democrats try to get out the vote

Youngkin is taking Virginia by bus

Toscano talks elections, Miyares faces pushback from members of Congress

Death threats and sewage in the James

46-46

A House Republican is suing Youngkin's campaign and 317 votes in total decided two House elections

The NRA attacks a gubernatorial nominee, McAuliffe releases a new TV ad, and more from Virginia politics.

15 days to go

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Terry McAuliffe rally with Democratic supporters in Henrico

Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Democratic LG nominee Hala Ayala speak at rally with First Lady Biden

"Weird and wrong" Youngkin says.

McAuliffe responds to the Steve Bannon rally with Trump and Chase last night

Trump, Bannon, & Chase, participate in Henrico Republican rally

AG debate this morning? And McAuliffe pushed to scrap the filibuster if needed

Biden comments on Virginia's election and Bagby talks about redistricting

Barack Obama is coming to Richmond

Youngkin and McAuliffe attack each other digitally

No LG debates and no new maps

Youngkin brings out a large crowd in Chesterfield

The Redistricting Commission suffered a major setback Friday

A new poll from CNU on statewide races

Sears refuses to answer the vaccine question

Planned Parenthood calls out Youngkin, Biden is a drag, and a potential televised AG debate

It is a one point race

Youngkin wants to move the Dept. of Elections away from the governor's office and much more from the race for governor

Amanda Chase comments on the governor race and McAuliffe faces continued GOP pushback for schools comment

Trump was talked out of already announcing his presidential candidacy to prevent Republicans from losing now

Listen: Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Terry McAuliffe campaign in Richmond

Speaker Filler-Corn was informed Thursday that she was a potential target prior to the 2020 gun rally

Herring attacks Miyares, Youngkin talks Trump and vaccines, and MUCH more from Virginia politics

Herring attacks Miyares for a slate of votes that he says would have benefited the Republican nominee's family business

Virginia Democrats bring in the governor to help

Governor Northam is stepping up his campaign efforts for the Democratic ticket in the final weeks

What happened during the debate last night...

Reminder: How to watch the last gubernatorial debate tonight

Youngkin comments on certification, a new TV ad from Ayala, and Democrats appear to be suppressing turnout in GOP areas

New Monmouth poll on the gubernatorial race

New ads from McAuliffe, Trump says RINOs are dying, and a weekend at the Defending Freedom Action Summit in Richmond

Cook Political Report: VA gov is a toss-up; Trump comments on Va Gov race; and more

The race for governor is a dead heat

Analysis from Holsworth and an interesting new poll in the gubernatorial race

A big name Republican is coming to Virginia for Youngkin, new polling, and a party-line split in Congress.

Where is Winsome?

House candidate vows to block state funding for Planned Parenthood

McAuliffe and Youngkin campaign across Virginia

Early voting begins today in Virginia

The morning after the first gubernatorial debate

Audio: Post-gubernatorial debate analysis

Big fundraising numbers in the gubernatorial race; plus a new poll

McAuliffe attacks Youngkin in a new TV ad the day before their first debate

Interview with Democratic LG nominee, Hala Ayala

New plan from McAuliffe, audio of McGuire talking VA-07, and more

In a voicemail, McGuire says he is a "potential nominee for a top-five congressional seat"

GOP House candidate reaffirms his opposition to Virginia's new LGBTQ laws

The start of a new video series from Youngkin; McAuliffe urges workers to come to Virginia from Texas; and more from Virginia politics.

Hit the links this weekend

Campaign season is heating up in Virginia

Sears has terminated her campaign staff; Trump and Chase respond to Lee statue removal; plus more from Virginia politics

Powerful Virginia Democrat appears to have reversed stance on right-to-work repeal

Democratic LG candidate Hala Ayala's first general election TV ad

Labor Day Links

Always some drama in Virginia

VA Supreme Court clears the way for the Lee statue on Monument Avenue to be removed

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Democrats respond to Youngkin's proposal; new ads from Youngkin and McAuliffe; & Cherry is going up on TV

Glenn Youngkin's big policy proposal and the Democrat's response

New gubernatorial poll from Monmouth

Youngkin announces new tax cut and spending proposals

McAuliffe files motion to dismiss GOP lawsuit, interview with Carrie Coyner, and more from Virginia politics.

The GOP is suing to try and get McAuliffe off the ballot for a missed signature

New poll numbers for the gubernatorial race show McAuliffe with largest lead yet

McAuliffe and Youngkin release dueling ads

McAuliffe calls on businesses and colleges to require vaccine

Youngkin's big investment, Miyares goes on tour, and more from Virginia politics.

Pence comes to Virginia for Youngkin

McAuliffe and Youngkin take on public education

Holsworth writes about the Redistricting Commission

Where are we now? McAuliffe v. Youngkin

Afternoon update on Virginia politics

Redistricting is hot right now

New ads from Youngkin and Sears speaks out against government relief spending after accepting two PPP loans for her business

Sears speaks out against government relief spending after accepting two PPP loans for her business

Virginia's members of Congress react to Afghanistan situation and more from Virginia politics

Pompeo to stump for Youngkin, leaders respond to mask mandate, congressional district data from the census, and more.

How November might impact retail marijuana legalization in Virginia

Fairfax County's Commonwealth Attorney discusses the recall movement against him

New poll numbers in the gubernatorial race

McAuliffe requires vaccine for campaign staff, a Politifact on CRT, legislator scorecards on the environment, and more

A consultant firm that previously worked for Winsome Sears tried to recruit Proud Boys for a post-election rally last year in Nevada

GOP nominee for lieutenant governor shifts her messaging on the vaccine as COVID-19 surges in Virginia

Youngkin campaigns in Prince George County

A 2019 HRC award provides an argument against McAuliffe's claim that Youngkin is "anti-gay"

Chase fails in effort to use $70 million for election audit and a Hanover group wants to stop paying federal taxes to push back against vaccine

Another deep dive on Youngkin's time at Carlyle; a fact check on McAuliffe; an update from the General Assembly; and more.

Editorial pieces critique Youngkin; two L's on the ballot; VA Beach Republican gets caught red-handed saying one thing and doing the opposite; plus more from Virginia politics.

Youngkin calls Biden legitimate President; endorsements in VA-07; new ad from McAuliffe; and more

More on the debates; photos from Chase's protest in Richmond; video from first day of special session

The latest in Virginia politics as legislators convene for a special session

New ads in gubernatorial race; McGuire comments on his Jan. 6 rally attendance; Republicans push back on House candidate's comments

Youngkin and McAuliffe release new plans; a new ad from Youngkin; House Republican candidate follows up after "Nazi" comment

Podcast: House District 66 will have new representation for the first time in over three decades

McAuliffe's campaign says he is declining the Liberty/Hampton debate due to Youngkin's participation in election integrity rally

McAuliffe launches a new ad using Youngkin’s election integrity comments from the past

A Democrat is trying to flip a local Chesapeake position held by Republicans for decades

Republicans push back after Democratic leadership says no amendments allowed in money committees during upcoming special session

AARP encourages Youngkin to debate; McDonnell endorsed in VA-07; $250 million investment in school ventilation; and more from Virginia

More on gubernatorial debates; a memo from Ayala; commentary on redistricting and more from Virginia

In case you missed it

Endorsements for McAuliffe, a new coalition for Youngkin, a cannabis attorney for Virginia, and more from Virginia politics

The latest fundraising numbers for statewide candidates; McAuliffe tours VCU & VSU; and more headlines from around Virginia

McAuliffe calls out Youngkin's debate decision; McAuliffe releases new ad; plus more headlines from Virginia politics

Virginia's $2.6 billion surplus; GOP statewide candidates respond to Virginia's #1 ranking for business from CNBC; new ad from RSLC; and more

New think tank report finds irrational, inequitable, and unjust funding in VA's Higher-Ed; McAuliffe releases plan for Virginia colleges; PPAV endorsed House candidates; and more

Nikki Haley campaigns with Youngkin in Richmond; Keeney officially launches congressional campaign; Senate Democrats reach budget deal

Audio: Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and GOP gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin speak in Richmond

Youngkin declines to participate in VBA debate; another Republican in VA-07; a large donation from a gubernatorial nominee

Youngkin releases new ad and McAuliffe's campaign responds

Trump comments on the Virginia gubernatorial race

Democrats continue to attack Youngkin over The Carlyle Group; new endorsement for McAuliffe; national GOP star comes to campaign in Va; Youngkin releases a new plan; and more

Interview: HD-56 candidate Blakely Lockhart

Youngkin was recorded saying he can't campaign on his abortion beliefs because he would lose necessary voters, Wilder continues to knock McAuliffe, and Herring joins suit against Google

Debate over debates, new McAuliffe ad, and Republicans continue to launch congressional campaigns

Abrams sends email for McAuliffe, redistricting meeting happens today, and more

McAuliffe and Youngkin campaigns spar over KKK comments, bullet points on part of Youngkin's education plans, and Ramirez talks about running for Congress

Tina Ramirez is running for Congress again in VA-07

Youngkin and Democrats talk about education

Swecker, VanValkenburg, and Reaser discuss Democratic education plans

DNC launches a multi-state ad highlighting Democratic COVID-19 response

Sears speaks in Henrico; VPBA endorses Republicans; Politifact dings McAuliffe; a lawsuit is trying to force House candidates to run against next year; and more.

Subscriber Content: Winsome Sears speaking at Henrico County Club

Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin campaigns in Henrico

The latest in the gubernatorial race

McAuliffe releases new ad attacking Youngkin on debates, VA GOP releases new ad attacking McAuliffe over budget claims, and more from Virginia politics

McAuliffe and Youngkin differ on how to disperse potential surplus funds

Youngkin hopes to participate in three debates for the general election. McAuliffe has announced he accepted five debate invitations

Youngkin says he supports part of the American Rescue Plan, an update on what state candidates are spending on Facebook, and more from Virginia

Republican statewide candidates campaign in Chester

New ad from McAuliffe, Politifact says Youngkin was correct, and more from Virginia politics

State of the Race: McAuliffe v. Youngkin

Democrats continue to hit Youngkin for comments on Medicaid Expansion in new ad

Democrats stress healthcare, Youngkin speaks in Chesterfield about parole board, LG candidates unite after primary, and more.

McAuliffe accepts debate invites, Politifact hits McAuliffe for telling it wrong, Business Insider says Youngkin supported McAuliffe's economy last time, and other state's governors endorse Youngkin

A Virginia Republican talking point took a hit Monday after report shows no Democratic interference

The latest statewide poll numbers, RPV releases a new attack ad, and Bob Good has a primary challenger

McClellan and Carroll Foy throw support behind McAuliffe for governor - plus more from Virginia politics.

McAuliffe and Youngkin spar over minimum wage, Youngkin's internal poll results, and which precincts did McAuliffe lose in the primary

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All the news from primary day

Update: Terry McAuliffe earns Democratic nomination to run for governor

Primary day has arrived in Virginia

Podcast: Del. Elizabeth Guzman and her primary challenger Rod Hall

Jennifer McClellan's strategy in the final days of the primary; the latest poll in the statewide races; and a weekly wrap up.

Kyle Elliott interview, Rich Anderson comments on the Democratic LG race, and a Democratic SuperPAC is spending a lot in Virginia

Clean Virginia plans to spend $125K against Ayala after Dominion donation, Jones calls on Herring to release donor funding, plus more from VA politics

Highlights from the Democratic debate and more from Virginia politics

Jennifer Carroll Foy hopes to reach the undecided voters that are just now tuning into the race

McAuliffe is poised for victory with just days left until the primary

News station apologizes for racist question, Rod Hall goes on TV, and Kiggans signs a term-limit pledge

Typo Correction: Youngkin is worth more than $300 million, not thousand

Youngkin is spending a lot of money already

Audio Interview: Tom Barbour, candidate for Richmond City Commonwealth Attorney

Petersburg is in the spotlight, but will anyone actually try and help the city?

Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate, sort of.

Rashid sues over threats, Gilbert pushes back against endorsements, and Virginia's congressional delegation sent a letter to the Navy

Meet the Candidates Vying for the Democratic Lieutenant Governor Nomination

New TV ads from Jennifer McClellan and Mark Herring

Audio: Interview with Winsome Sears, the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor; McClellan receives a big endorsement; House will meet in person

A new progressive PAC aims to help candidates and more from VA politics

Audio Interview: Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin

Chase loses censure lawsuit, an Op-Ed in support of McClellan, & Youngkin admits Biden was "legitimately elected our president."

Youngkin starts the pivot; DPVA is afraid of losing in Nov; Spanberger sends Biden a letter; more from Virginia politics

Republicans nominate Sears for LG and Democrats respond; Jay Jones for AG receives a congressional endorsement; plus more from VA politics

Youngkin wins the Republican nomination for governor

Update from the GOP convention

What has happened and what is next in the Republican convention

Statewide political news on the final day before Republican convention delegates cast their vote

Audio: Republican gubernatorial candidate Amanda Chase discusses the upcoming nomination convention

Glass ceiling on statewide offices remains for Black women, SMART endorses Terry McAuliffe, and highlights from the attorney general debate

The latest polling in the Republican gubernatorial race

Statewide campaign update

DPVA puts out gubernatorial opposition memo, McAuliffe receives 35 state legislator endorsements, Youngkin receives a new endorsement, and Cox releases new video against negative campaigning

Former RPV executive director Shaun Kenney discusses the upcoming nominating convention

The Virginia Cornerstone PAC is attacking another statewide candidate besides Youngkin; Lee Carter challenged his primary opponents to commit to mass clemency if elected; Jones releases new ad

Cox releases a closing campaign video and Ted Cruz endorsed Glenn Youngkin

The latest headlines from statewide races

RPV Chairman Rich Anderson explains convention day process

Republicans buckle up for the last week of campaigning before the nomination convention

Former Delegate David Ramadan discusses the Republican gubernatorial race

DGA attacks Snyder with a new website & Carroll Foy sends a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Glenn Davis accuses Tim Hugo of homophobia as the GOP race for LG heats up — plus more from VA politics

Endorsements in the gubernatorial race, Cox asks convention delegates for second-choice votes, and two LG candidates are making TV ad buys.

It looks like Herring is going on TV, LG candidates respond to Northam's endorsement of Ayala, and more updates from Virginia politics

An Op-Ed from Jennifer McClellan, Northam endorses in LG race, Chase takes her campaign to Florida, the GOP SCC reverses course to allow people to vote early for religious reasons

Early voting begins in Democratic primary, the VA GOP makes it impossible for Jewish people to vote early in the convention, and Rasoul releases a plan to ensure the right to vote

A busy day for Virginia political news junkies

There is a new poll in the Democratic primary races for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general

The NRA rates Republican statewide candidates, all Republican gubernatorial candidates respond to Chauvin convictions, and Northam signs marijuana legalization bill

Gubernatorial candidates respond to Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict (Resending to full list)

Gubernatorial candidates respond to Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict

Endorsements for Snyder and Carroll Foy, commercials for Jay Jones, and the HD-31 primary race heats up

McClellan pushes back at Chase over VLBC comments, Gilbert calls for a special session, and Politifact looks at McAuliffe's restoration of rights

Early voting begins this week, Rasoul receives another state legislator endorsement, and Herring receives two gun violence prevention group endorsements

Guzman drops out of the lieutenant governor race. Read her full statement

Weekend update on Virginia politics

Fundraising numbers are in for all of the statewide candidates

Early fundraising updates

McAuliffe brings in big money for gubernatorial race, Rasoul announces big fundraising numbers for LG race, Carroll Foy has a TV commercial, and Kiggans raises $100k in a few days

There is a race to replace Cox in the House and the latest polling shows McAuliffe far ahead in the Democratic primary

Virginia candidates respond to Windsor incident, Kiggans is running for Congress and Chase is seeking Trump's endorsement

Insider Update: Kiggans launches 2022 congressional campaign with a video

Gubernatorial candidates spend $90K on Facebook ads in seven days, Youngkin announces campaign finance numbers, and Jones calls on Herring to support ending qualified immunity

Gubernatorial candidates respond to Northam's endorsement and Cox receives a big endorsement from the state Senate Republican leader

Listen to audio from Pete Snyder's fundraiser with Senator Roy Blunt

Northam endorses Mcauliffe for governor, Marijuana will be legal in small amounts later this year and Cox and Youngkin push back against "cancel culture"

A debate recap, an endorsement for Chase, and a new video from McAuliffe

Snyder says he raised $6.4 million and Carroll Foy says she raised $1.8 million in race for governor

Virginia is at the low-end of gerrymandering risk and Snyder is running an insider campaign while trying to appear as an outsider

Jones and other legislators call on Herring to do more in Virginia Beach, Poll says majority in US back easier voter registration, and Clean Virginia spends money in statewide races

Clean Virginia announces endorsement of Jay Jones for attorney general. This also comes with a huge check.

Some Democrats miss the primary ballot, House Republicans field a historical number of candidates, and U of R is experiencing strong pushback against racist building names

Chase accuses her opponent of rigging the GOP convention and Herring calls for an independent investigation into Virginia Beach police shooting

The Virginia Redistricting Commission is meeting now

Democrats have a large slate of LG candidates, Lee Carter pushes back against rumors and an update on gubernatorial facebook ad spending

The statewide candidate list has been finalized and two GOP gubernatorial candidates endorsed a lieutenant governor candidate.

Democratic gubernatorial candidates go back and forth with GOP candidates, McAuliffe receives first VA congressional endorsement, and Snyder receives former-Trump official's endorsement

Democratic gubernatorial candidates issue joint statement condemning GOP candidates, Republicans respond accordingly

McClellan wants to bring experience to the Executive Mansion and Jay Jones hits Mark Herring over death penalty

New emails provide behind the scenes look at the whistleblower problem at OSIG and Carroll Foy receives an endorsement from a popular Congresswoman

Carroll Foy plans to drastically ramp up digital spending and the Sunrise Movement endorsed VA candidates

Former Lt. Governor Bill Bolling breaks down GOP gubernatorial race

Cox and Carrico stand up for police, McClellan proposes a plan to rebuild the economy, and more from Virginia politics

Vanguard's president apologizes to RPV, Jay Jones unionizes his campaign, and there is a new tool to monitor redistricting across the country

Senator Amanda Chase provided an update on her Facebook page that had nearly 150K followers before it was removed

Cox pushes back against Chase's comments about McClellan and a GOP consultant's staffer resigns after a video surfaced online.

Cox and Snyder stump for GOP candidate in a state Senate special election

The first Democratic gubernatorial debate and Jones proposes Voter Protection & Election Integrity Unit for Office of Attorney General

Carter calls for randomized ballot order and VLBC criticizes Democratic senators

How to vote in the GOP nomination convention

Uniting behind the nominee is crucial for Virginia Republicans this November

RPV finalizes convention

DGA hits Virginia Republicans again, Fairfax defamation case is heard, and a long-time republican is running as a Democrat

The latest updates in Virginia politics

Anonymous attacks in the GOP gubernatorial race continue to scare party operatives

As the GOP chair tries to navigate the messy nomination process, local party leaders express disappointment in leadership and GOP LG candidates fight over frontrunner claims

RPV's Chair Rich Anderson sent a letter to local GOP units asking for feedback on remote voting options

Carter faces primary challenge, Carroll Foy receives women's group endorsement, McAuliffe releases healthcare plan, and more

Carter faces a primary challenge and points to inappropriate release of voter data to challenger

The first endorsement from a sitting member of the VA congressional delegation goes to Kirk Cox

Jennifer McClellan discusses legislating while running for Governor

The Republican Party of Virginia is continuing to struggle with finalizing its nomination process, plus more from VA politics

There are accusations of political pressure after Del. Jenkins changes course and endorses Terry McAuliffe for governor

The latest in Virginia Politics

DGA releases ad targeting the Virginia Republican State Central Committee

Kirk Cox releases statement after formally filing his candidacy for governor with the Republican Party of Virginia

Youngkin announces investment in Virginia Republicans, Perryman & Jones receive endorsements, Carroll Foy will be included in Starz documentary, and more.

The first GOP gubernatorial forum brought the fireworks

Virginia General Assembly begins process to legalize marijuana in 2024

Friday's political news

RPV Chairman Rich Anderson gave an update on the Liberty situation in an email to all of the statewide candidates

Pete Snyder’s campaign treasurer has been advising the committee tasked with making nominating decisions

The letter from Marston to Anderson

The parole board looks sketchy, Hugo receives endorsement from Trump's deputy secretary, and more from Va Politics

Highlights from the House of Delegates on Wednesday

Jones' bill to remove Byrd Statue goes to Governor, McAuliffe holds roundtable, Cox receives pushback, Carroll Foy wants to extend the eviction moratorium; and more

Special Update: Republicans plan for nomination convention at Liberty University

Three former Republican Governors sent a letter to the GOP's State Central Committee ahead of tonight's meeting

House moves bill requiring in-person school, Perryman receives big endorsement for LG, and 2/3 of Virginians believe Biden's election was valid

Republican Senate Leader Tommy Norment chooses a favorite for LG

Carroll Foy returns home to Petersburg for her gubernatorial campaign

RPV Chairman Rich Anderson just sent another letter with an update on the nomination process along with calling for a meeting next week

Gain full access to VA Politics for 50% off today, plus a response from Youngkin's campaign after a PAC attacks him and a video from the Senate that you don't want to miss

Anderson shoots down the opportunity to change GOP nomination method, PAC continues to attack Youngkin, and LG candidates pass legislation

Thursday's political news, the rise of the Independent voter, Youngkin backs Chase for suing Republican party

Lee Carter's staff unionizes, providing another development in the race between him and Carroll Foy to earn progressive support

Kiggans pushes legislation, Carroll Foy releases internal poll, and lawmakers kill a bill that would have minimized police misconduct

Republicans push back against the Democratic move to force return to school and Herring tries to squash Chase's lawsuit

GOP nomination confusion still exists, GOP leader condemned by Jewish leaders, and more

The first public poll in the gubernatorial race

Inaction on a criminal justice reform bill, prisoners criticize vaccine rollout, Hanger discusses gubernatorial run

Emmett Hanger discusses his potential run for Governor

The latest Virginia political news - GOP gubernatorial campaigns have been active this week

Jennifer McClellan receives a new endorsement and there is another GOP candidate for Governor

Amanda Chase filed a lawsuit against the Republican Party of Virginia

Hanover school touts donation from group that participated in Capitol insurrection, plus more from Virginia politics

Here are the top stories in Va politics, including Youngkin's response to a PAC focused on only beating him

Chase was exposed to COVID-19 but says she didn't know, Northam calls for special election, and more from VA politics

Cox & McAuliffe announce education plans, House leaders block Lee Carter's attempt to bring 'Right to Work' to floor, and more.

The latest in Virginia politics

Jennifer Carroll Foy releases plan to curb lobbyist power - plus the latest in VA politics

The House of Delegates passed a huge slate of legislation on Monday

VA Senate votes to make ballot boxes permanent, change the primary date, and make individual parole board votes public

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The General Assembly is already passing legislation

The House of Delegates passed a large slate of bills on Friday

The 13 bills that the Virginia Senate passed on Friday

Here are the top Virginia political stories

House votes to remove Byrd statue and more from the statewide campaigns, including video of Chase's censure

Update: The Virginia Senate just voted to censure Amanda Chase

The first television ad in the gubernatorial race and Glenn Youngkin announces his candidacy

Republicans are moving forward with organizing a convention – but the Chairman warns action must be taken

Hearing on ballot signature requirements and Chase misses gubernatorial forum over mask rule

Northam is waiting until after the session to consider endorsements and Republicans (hopefully) finalize a nomination method today

Herring confirms General Assembly’s power to expel members; Chase responds

SW VA Democrats endorse McAuliffe and a there is a potential deal for Chase to avoid censure

Virginia hospitals have administered more than 234,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

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Updates on the statewide campaigns including a look at donor sources and behind the scenes moves

Senate Committee advances censure resolution against Amanda Chase

Former Governor George Allen endorses Kirk Cox for Governor

Senate committee takes up labor legislation Monday afternoon

Daily News Update: GOP nomination debate cut short and McAuliffe has a steep fundraising advantage

Amanda Chase v. Kirk Cox via 2019

The latest from the statewide races in Virginia

Mark Herring, Jay Jones, and the Death Penalty

Delegate Carrie Coyner (R-Chesterfield) talks about her legislation for the current session

The latest from statewide races

Senators file bill to censure Amanda Chase

House Republicans block session extension and the Senate honors Ben Chafin

Del. VanValkenburg talks about his election-related bills that are in committee today

Hugo defends Republicans from social media suspensions, the schedule of the House of Delegates, and Jones wants to abolish the death penalty - plus more

Long list of endorsements in Virginia's statewide races and more news

There is a new GOP candidate running for Governor

The latest in Virginia's statewide campaigns

The Republican race for Governor is getting weird

Virginia Senate Democrats call on Amanda Chase to resign her senate seat

Update: Facebook bans Virginia GOP candidate for Governor after she spread conspiracy theories

Facebook marks Chase's post as 'false information' and the GOP State Central Committee is considering a motion to change the nomination method to a primary

More endorsements for McAuliffe.

Update: Amanda Chase calls police murderers and the insurrectionists patriots

An insurrection took place in D.C., Virginia GOP gubernatorial candidates respond

Here are the latest updates from the Republican side of the gubernatorial race

Virginia Democrats keep 10-seat majority in House of Delegates with Tuesday’s victories

Quick Update: Amanda Chase's campaign manager is no longer working for her

Jay Jones raised $1 million last year in his campaign for Attorney General

LG candidates continue to garner support from electeds as they seek their party's nomination

McAuliffe announces huge fundraising numbers

“I didn’t see a focus on issues," says Lee Carter in explanation of candidacy for Governor.

Virginia State Senator Ben Chafin has passed away

LG candidate Sean Perryman announces fundraising numbers