Sitemap - 2023 - Virginia Political Newsletter
A look back at the casino drama
Sturtevant whiffed and Morrissey mislead
Virginia Politics Week in Review
Speaker Johnson endorsed in VA-07
A look at new polling on VA-10 candidates.
Six Republicans seek to replace Ruff in Senate
Virginia politics week in review
Gov. Youngkin announces additional administration appointments
Ruff to retire before new term
Controversy with Republicans in HD-48
It looks like Virginia could have an NBA and NHL team soon
Les Adams is resigning from the House
Scott names additional committee chairs
Jones files bill aimed at reducing unintentional gun deaths in Virginia
Youngkin introduced a new proposal to increase funding for early childhood education
Stoney announces first endorsements for gubernatorial campaign
Legislators respond to a Hanakuh celebration in Williamsburg being cancelled
Stoney announces gubernatorial bid
New polling on Virginia politics
McPike decides against running in VA-07
Democrats file bills for the upcoming session
Senate Democrats announce committee chairs
Subramanyam announces $100K raised in first day of congressional campaign
McGuire's primary challenge faces pushback from Republicans
Senate Democrats elect leadership
Northam endorsed Spanberger for governor
Spanberger has Wexton's support for governor
Spanberger formally announces gubernatorial run
Spanberger to announce run for governor next week
House Republican Leadership Showdown
Youngkin team and Speaker Gilbert respond to election night loss
Commentary: Another bad day for the GOP
Democrats take the majority in the House of Delegates
Democrats keep the majority in the state Senate
Still early but a quick update
Biden steps into Virginia's elections with a fundraising email
Marcia C. St. John-Cunning Requalified for the Fairfax School Board ballot
Spirit of Virginia spent more than $1.6 million on Oct. 30
New campaign finance reports are out
Clean Virginia invests big $$$ in October
A look at how election results will be reported
VA House Democrats use GOP dysfunction in DC to attack Republican candidates
Republicans sent a mailer to Henrico homes with explicit content
Youngkin's PAC gave out nearly $1 mil to candidates last week
DLCC talks early voting details
Filler-Corn faces pushback from a committee chair over congressional campaign announcement
31 sheriffs and commonwealth attorneys endorse Segura
Filler-Corn announces run for Congress
CNU polls on Virginia elections
September fundraising numbers in competitive Senate districts
DLCC to make a new six figure investment in House Democrats
Susanna Gibson was swatted while her young kids were at home
Spirit of Virginia is giving out a lot out of money to House candidates across VA
New polling in battleground districts on abortion
A state of the race from Democrats in Virginia
Woman starring in a Diggs ad was outside Capitol on Jan. 6
Polling on the Richmond casino
Youngkin is raising beaucoup money
EMILYs List outlines the race from their view
Filler-Corn is gearing up for a gubernatorial campaign
Guest Commentary: Richmond Casino Bait and Switch: A Black-Owned Casino No Longer?
DLCC talks target districts in Virginia
Political event and tweet leads to arrest of Richmond man
More squabbles over Mason's new ad
New polling on General Assembly elections
LaRock announces a write-in campaign
A new bipartisan group is looking to encourage legislators to prioritize gun violence prevention
Taylor pushes back on an ad from Adams
The Jenkins campaign responds to Brewer's attack ad
Morrissey has been charged with assault and battery
Senate Democrats beat Republicans on fundraising
PPAV launches six-figure digital ad campaign against Dunnavant and Stirrup
Chase ends write in campaign speculation
Who will lead the Senate next year
Republicans moderate abortion views on their campaign websites
Biberaj responds to Youngkin's pardon
A write-in campaign is now happening in a tight Senate race
Miyares' office reaches an agreement with Windsor
Kiggans has an opponent already
A new org is launching a weekly polling project on issues in Virginia
Freedom Virginia launched a digital ad against Emily Brewer
Youngkin is pushed on presidential filing deadlines
There is a new member of the General Assembly
Kay Coles James to resign secretary position and join Youngkin’s political team
The latest polling on VA politics
Youngkin fundraises off fentanyl-murder bill and calls Virginia a border state
Conferees announce budget deal
Circuit court rules that casino referendum can move forward
Another sign Stoney is running?
Little files emergency injunction
House Democrats focus on abortion in statewide ad
Anderson sent a campaign email to school employees just days after criticizing Batten for the donuts
Brewer's primary comments could hurt her general election chances
DeSantis-aligned PAC launches a parents initiative in Virginia
Griffin releases internal poll
Garrett's marriage issues continue to play out publicly
Youngkin and Spanberger both dodge questions
Youngkin is launching a new ad in competitive districts
Youngkin's team responds to a Democratic Senator using GOP talking points
EMILYs List announces a new list of candidates they will be backing in November
A newcomer is expected to run for the GOP nomination in VA-07
A Libertarian joins race against Obenshain
Miyares looking for more? Trump continues to crush DeSantis
New reporting that Spanberger is likely to run for governor
Richmond reduces early voting locations
Little sues Swecker and the Board of Elections
Democrats unveil “The Majority Project”
Potential 2025 Republicans outraised potential 2025 Democrats
Youngkin announces new administration appointments
House Republicans are targeting 12 districts in November
Spanberger talks Tuberville's blockade
Murdoch wants Youngkin to run?
Youngkin launches early vote initiative
Youngkin announces several new appointments
State Board certifies primary results
LaCivita challenged Roe to a cage fight
Youngkin's latest appointments
A look at locality trends on partisan voting since 2020
Potential 2025 candidates celebrate 2023 primary race victories
Primary losers respond after results are in
Five senators lose primary challenges
Two more Democratic senators lose primary races
Brewer defeats Sadler; Bagby wins
Amanda Chase lost to Glen Sturtevant
Republicans drop rules to encourage supporters to vote in Democratic primaries
Republicans encourage supporters to vote for Morrissey
Hippen takes Dominion money causing Clean Virginia to give to her opponents
Fundraising numbers from competitive Senate primary races
Ayala and Carroll Foy spar over ads and Joe Morrissey
A war of ads is causing friction in multiple races (and a Chamber of Commerce)
Youngkin's approval and favorability drops in the latest polling from Roanoke College
An update on the Marsden FOIA court case
Youngkin sends troops to Texas
What % of districts are new to Senate primary candidates
Democrats beef over past comments being used on a mailer
Spanberger endorses in a Central Virginia Democratic primary
DCCC launches billboard campaign against Kiggans
Youngkin endorses in six contested primary races
Freedom Virginia launches a second attack ad against Dunnavant
Commentary: Why I’m Suing Senator Marsden
Ramirez uses old McAuliffe comments to attack Sturtevant
Another Democrat believes Griffin is best candidate to win general election
Aird released a new ad with Morrissey’s own words stating he is pro-life
Morrissey gets called out for lying on campaign mailers about his abortion votes
Freedom Virginia Endorses Heidi Drauschak for Virginia State Senate
Republicans head to the polls tomorrow
Ayala and Carroll Foy spar over mailers
Morrissey lost another court case
Drauschak Unveils First Television Ad “Broken Richmond”
Gilbert chooses a favorite in Williams v. March
A Democratic candidate donated to his potential 2023 GOP opponent in November
Drauschak welcomes first child
More endorsements for candidates in primary races
Aird released her first TV ad in the primary against Morrissey
Louise Lucas called out several Northern Virginia lawmakers by name in a late-night Tweet storm
What % of their district are new voters
Perry's campaign talks about why they believe she is the best Democrat to face Segura
EMILYs List endorses 16 women in Virginia
A look at some of the potential 2025 statewide candidates’ fundraising numbers
A look at who gave to who in competitive Senate nomination battles
A look at fundraising numbers in House districts with nomination battles
Tina Ramirez pushes back against RPV using non-profit status for Amanda Chase mail
Gov. Youngkin endorses in three Republican nomination battles
Youngkin endorses incumbents in 2023 elections
Filler-Corn released a new video indicating she is not done with Virginia politics
AFP-VA endorses in several GOP nomination battles
The Northams endorse in the race between Ayala and Carroll Foy
Cherry endorses Sturtevant over Chase and Ramirez
A House candidate said she is firing her consultants and returning money to donors.
Youngkin raised a lot of money already and plans to spend a lot during the 2023 election season
Spanberger responds to the indictment of former President Donald Trump
Tim Anderson resigns from House to run for Senate
Kory announces retirement from House of Delegates
The SD-17 nomination process will be a primary…again.
Six Democratic Senators endorse Aird over Morrissey
Glen Sturtevant released a new TV ad
Clean Virginia announces their list of endorsements
EMILYs List is endorsing several Virginia candidates
A potential path to victory for Aird
Joe Morrissey reacts to losing in court on Thursday
Youngkin announces who will be leading his political work during 2023 elections
Youngkin announces new state superintendent of public instruction
Heavy hitters started a new education group focused on school board races
Fusion Center FOIA Docs Show Surveillance of Peaceful Protests
Youngkin signs onto a letter opposing ESG
Sturtevant says he "whiffed" on red flag law vote
John Cosgrove to not seek reelection
March wants to make it a felony for the federal government to create or enforce gun laws.
Internal polling from Hala Ayala's campaign
Youngkin to meet with megadonors in Dallas
Shaia is running against Willett
Can General Assembly Incumbents Legally Serve in Reconvened (Veto) Session?
Convirs-Fowler blames men for Marie March's inability to pass legislation
A look at Northern Virginia Senate districts
Drama over the nomination process in SD-17
State Sen. John Bell to not seek reelection and will begin treatment for cancer
Griffin touts his money raised as a lot of candidates look to win the open SD-27 seat
Chase and March's opponents endorse each other
A look behind the scenes: Lobbyists take down license plate reader legislation
Update: State Sen. Janet Howell will not be seeking reelection
House Democrats are launching a digital ad campaign against three Republicans
More oversight is coming to Virginia power companies
More retirements in the General Assembly
Luria launches a statewide PAC
Democrats announce nomination process for Senate special election
Del. Lamont Bagby announces run for state Senate
Plum to retire and Democrats begin to line up to run for his seat
Anderson will not be running for reelection to the House
Twin bills to provide child support in drunk driving deaths meet same fate
Rep. Good endorsed Duane Adams for state Senate
Democrats file rule change to try & force abortion amendment vote
Come hang with Chase and McGuire on the "MAGA Bus Tour"
RSLC attacks Democrats over drug dealer vote in their first wave of ads for 2023 elections
Petersburg casino House bill still in play
Ramirez launched a website dedicated to attacking Sturtevant
Hanger might run in another district; Democrats fundraise off of blocking Dutta
Virginia suspends COVID-19 emergency allotment SNAP benefits
Anti-trans bills cause harm, fear even if they fail, advocates say
Senate Democrats block three Youngkin appointees
The NRA calls out “fake Second Amendment Advocacy group”
Polling shows support for investing in mental health
Bill to add identifying stamp to firearms fails in subcommittee
New polling looks good for Youngkin
Senate Democrats continue to kill Republican legislation
Morrissey slightly changes story as to why he was at the jail
House Democrats highlight education-related legislation
Segura's campaign says Vogel is endorsing him
New polling on Youngkin and policies
Who raised the most in the days between Jan. 1 and the start of session
Va Senate Democrats killed three Republican abortion bills
Tim Anderson is not ruling out a potential run for Chesterfield Commonwealth Attorney
Filler-Corn pushes bill to protect workers
Myrna released more details about the situation with Morrissey
Kaine is running for re-election
Clarification on Rodgers' campaign for state Senate
Chase touts fundraising and responds to Ramirez saying she was kicked out of the caucus
A look at fundraising totals in competitive Senate primary races
A Senate committee killed two campaign finance reform bills in Virginia
Morrissey canceled a tv interview Monday and Myrna showed up to the Pocahontas building
Constitutional conservatives target Speaker Gilbert with anti-gun control lobbying efforts
Morrissey and his soon-to-be ex-wife are taking their divorce out of private
Three state Senate Republicans filed a bill to ban abortion in Virginia
Youngkin's State of the Commonwealth and Democratic Leader's Response
Youngkin's second State of the Commonwealth address
Democrats, Republicans outline their priorities on the first day of session
Kevin Adams concedes to Aaron Rouse
Legislation to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board
The results are in for the SD-07 special election
Special election day. Also its Session-eve
A billionaire gave $1 mil to a new Virginia PAC
A bill to ban contributions during special sessions
Youngkin's approval is creeping up
Del. Wren Williams found not guilty of assault and battery charges against Marie March
The money reports are in for Adams and Rouse
No Speaker yet after first ballot does not provide a winner
Lambert briefly posted endorsements from Democrats who say they did not endorse her