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Virginia election news
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Should Chesapeake change its voting system to districts like Virginia Beach? Public hearing set for Tuesday
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — An effort to change the way City Council and School Board members are elected in Virginia’s second largest city is gaining momentum. Tuesday, a resolution is up for a vote in front of City Council that, if passed, would place an advisory referendum on the November 2024 ballot. Voters would be […]
5 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Republican investment in Virginia coming ahead of election, GOP Chair says
The Trump campaign has yet to invest heavily in Virginia but money, manpower and energy are coming soon to Virginia, GOP Chair Rich Anderson said.
3 min read - USThe Progress-Index
Do you live in Ward 1? Your city councilmember is hosting a ward meeting on June 20th
The ward meeting, hosted by councilman Marlow Jones, will take place on June 20 and will focus on how citizens of Petersburg can be self-sufficient.
1 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Out-of-state money funds Virginia's GOP Senate candidates
How much of the money raised by the commonwealth's Republican U.S. Senate candidates is actually coming from Virginians? That answer is difficult to find.
6 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
'An abuse of voter trust,' Good told to halt use of Trump's name, likeness in campaign
House Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good was issued a cease-and-desist letter from former President Donald Trump’s campaign that sought to halt the use of Trump’s name or likeness by the Congressman as he seeks re-election.
3 min read - USWFXR Roanoke
Democratic party opens new campaign office in Downtown Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — On Thursday, Roanoke City and community leaders gathered downtown to open the doors to a new Democratic campaign office. On May 30, the grand opening also celebrated the launch of “Black Voters for Biden-Harris,” a national coalition of Black elected and faith leaders, community members, and concerned Americans coming together to […]
1 min read - PoliticsThe Progress-Index
From 'Banana Republic' to criminal accountability: Va. politicians react to Trump verdicts
Opinions about the convictions of former President Donald Trump run the gamut. One supporter likens it to Soviet tyranny. One opponent calls him 'thug.'
5 min read - USWAVY
Could former President Donald Trump’s conviction affect our political system?
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — For the first time in United States history, a former U.S. president has been convicted of a crime. Former President Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. Dr. Benjamin Melusky, Old Dominion University associate professor […]
2 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Virginia's members of Congress respond to verdict in Trump hush money trial
Virginia's Congressional delegation appeared split along party lines in their response to the historic conviction of former President Trump.
8 min read - PoliticsWAVY
Officials react after Trump found guilty on all counts in criminal hush money trial
Reaction is coming in from national and state level government officials after Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts in his criminal hush money trial.
5 min read - PoliticsVirginian Pilot
New poll shows Biden and Trump tied in Virginia
Virginia could be a battleground state in the upcoming presidential election, according to a Roanoke College poll released Wednesday. The poll showed President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are tied (42% to 42%) in a head-to-head matchup in the commonwealth, while Biden holds a two-point lead (40% to 38%) when other candidates are included. Roanoke’s Institute for Policy and ...
2 min read - PoliticsWFXR Roanoke
Roanoke College poll shows Trump and Biden neck-and-neck in Virginia
(WFXR) — The latest Roanoke College poll shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump neck-and-neck in the Commonwealth. Virginia Tech Professor and WFXR’s political analyst Dr. Karen Hult says that a tied vote in Virginia likely leans in Trump’s favor. “In order to win the majority of electoral college votes, Mr. Biden needs […]
1 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Two GOP contenders seek Trump's nod for Virginia's 5th Congressional District primary
A new law had one unintended consequence: It all but outlawed conventions in any election, including party primaries, in Virginia.
5 min read - USWAVY
Voter Guide: June 2024 primary election
Voters in the June 18, 2024 Virginia primary election will choose Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
2 min read - USWFXR Roanoke
Mayor to temporarily fill Roanoke City Manager role
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — City Council unanimously voted Monday night for Mayor Sherman Lea to fill in as acting city manager until a formal interim is found. Former Mayor and mayoral candidate David Bowers called a press conference on Tuesday, May 21, to object to the move. “In my opinion, the Mayor cannot and should […]
2 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
GOP Senate hopeful puts down 'podunk' paper rather than answer questions about Super PAC
Instead of explaining why money raised by the super PAC did not go to candidates for state office in 2023, Cao again called the report that prompted the allegations a "hit job."
4 min read - USVirginian Pilot
Some Chesapeake leaders pushing to ask residents to weigh in on district voting system
CHESAPEAKE — Some leaders in Chesapeake are pushing the possibility of transitioning to a district-based election system by posing the question to voters in the upcoming election. A potential change to the city’s local election system could be up for discussion in the coming weeks following a request made by council member Don Carey at a meeting earlier this month. Carey asked for background ...
5 min read - USWAVY
2024 elections in Virginia Beach will move forward under district system, judge rules
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — When voters in Virginia Beach go to cast their ballot this November, on the city level, they will vote for a mayor, an at-large school board member and a district council and school board member, if where they live happens to have race this year. Monday, a Circuit Court Judge […]
2 min read - USVirginian Pilot
In the face of a lawsuit and veto, Virginia Beach’s election system still up in the air
VIRGINIA BEACH — A Circuit Court judge Monday denied a request that would have prevented district-based elections of Virginia Beach City Council members this fall and will issue an opinion soon on whether a lawsuit against the city’s voting system can move forward. The 2024 election will continue as planned under the current ward-based system, said Deputy City Attorney Chris Boynton. Former ...
3 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Virginia's Republican U.S. Senate candidates face off in Staunton ahead of primary
Four Republican candidates lobbed attacks at Democratic incumbents, Sen. Tim Kaine and President Joe Biden, and appeared to jockey for former President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the Virginia Senate primary race during a candidate forum on Friday.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Progress-Index
Fox News floats VSU as host for vice presidential debate; university has 'made no commitments'
Fox News offers Virginia State University as possible host for Kamala Harris vs. GOP running mate. Republicans like it, but Biden camp isn't too keen.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Progress-Index
Va. senator not giving up on VSU debate; says 'incumbent' for Biden to come to campus
Sen. Mark Warner says Virginia State University has 'spent literally months and months and months' to get ready, and that work should be acknowledged
2 min read - USThe News Leader
Republican Senate candidates come to Staunton for town hall
The Republican candidates running against Senator Tim Kaine are coming to Staunton.
2 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Virginia State University left out in the cold after candidates determine debate schedule
After months of planning, Virginia State University is out of the new debate schedule determined by the candidates. The university would have been the first HBCU to hold a presidential forum.
5 min read - USWFXR Roanoke
City Council votes to secure funding to keep Lynchburg elementary schools open for next school year
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Lynchburg City Council stepped into action on Tuesday night. On May 14, the council voted to protect funding for Sandusky and T.C. Miller Elementary Schools in the upcoming 2024-25 school year. The final vote was 5-2. The two schools were originally slated to close after the school district experienced a shortfall […]
1 min read - PoliticsVirginian Pilot
The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press 2024 primary election voter guide
Virginia will hold primary elections for candidates running for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives seats on June 18. Early voting is open now through June 15 and voters can cast ballots in person at their local registrar’s office or by mail. Here’s what you need to know to vote early. Early voting in Virginia primaries is underway. Here’s what’s on the ballot. Races on the ballot in ...
2 min read - USVirginian Pilot
Former state delegate enters race for Virginia Beach mayor
VIRGINIA BEACH — Another candidate has entered the race for Virginia Beach mayor in hopes of unseating incumbent Bobby Dyer. The latest: former state Del. Cheryl Turpin. Turpin, a Democrat who served in the House of Delegates for one term, represented the former 85th district from 2018 to 2020. In a 2019 bid for a state senate seat, she lost by a slim margin to to Republican Jen Kiggans, who ...
1 min read - USWAVY
Cheryl Turpin becomes fifth person to run for Virginia Beach Mayor
The mayoral race in Virginia Beach continues to grow, with four people now running to take the place of incumbent mayor Bobby Dyer.
1 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Candidate for U.S. Senate in Virginia responds to super PAC allegations, misuse of funds
After months of dodging questions, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Hung Cao addressed allegations that he misrepresented intentions for super PAC spending.
4 min read - USVirginian Pilot
Virginia Beach mayor wants a collective bargaining referendum on November ballot
VIRGINIA BEACH — Residents could influence a future decision on collective bargaining for city employees by casting a vote on Election Day. Mayor Bobby Dyer said Tuesday he wants an advisory referendum on collective bargaining on the November ballot. The outcome would be non-binding. The City Council denied collective bargaining of city employees in a 5-5 vote with one abstention April 30. ...
2 min read - USVirginian Pilot
Early voting in Virginia primaries begins Friday. Here’s what’s on the ballot.
Early voting in Virginia’s primary elections for U.S. House and Senate seats begins Friday. Primary elections are June 18, but in-person early voting takes place Friday through June 15. Races on the ballot in November include one of Virginia’s U.S. Senate seats and all 11 House of Representatives seats. But not every seat will have a primary election. Races with primaries in Hampton Roads: ...
3 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Virginia District 7 Republican candidate for Congress pledges to join House Freedom Caucus
Cameron Hamilton made his pledge to join the U.S. House Republicans' far-right wing during a podcast interview and on X, formerly Twitter, in March.
3 min read - USVirginian Pilot
Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck won’t seek reelection; vice mayor plans to run for seat
Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck is not planning to seek another term as mayor. Tuck, 69, said that after eight years in the role, he wanted a better work-life balance. He said he wanted to spend more time with his wife and that he also wanted there to be “an opportunity for somebody else to come along and have a shot at it.” Tuck, now retired, has served the Hampton government since winning a ...
4 min read - USThe News Leader
House Districts 7 and 10 aren't the only Va. Congressional races with contested primaries
With the filing deadline passed and campaigns ramping up on their spending, the June primary race is well underway for federal office in Virginia.
15 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Five candidates seek the chance to take on Sen. Tim Kaine in November
With the filing deadline passed and campaigns ramping up on their spending, the June primary race is well underway for federal office in Virginia.
2 min read - USWAVY
Early voting for June Primary begins Friday in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Early voting for the June 18 primary election will begin on Friday, May 3 and continue through June 15. In the primary, voters will choose Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. You can vote early, in-person, at the general registrar’s office in the city/county where […]
1 min read - USWAVY
Rep. McClellan leads call for USPS to address election mail delivery issues
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan is leading the charge in calling on the United States Post Office (USPS) to guarantee efficient and secure delivery of election mail.
1 min read - USThe Progress-Index
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney reboots state office bid, will now run for lieutenant governor
His move to No. 2 on the ticket makes Abigail Spanberger the party's presumptive nominee, which sets the table for possible historic 2025 contest
3 min read - USVirginian Pilot
Virginia State Sen. Aaron Rouse announces run for lieutenant governor
VIRGINIA BEACH — Virginia State Sen. Aaron Rouse, a Virginia Beach Democrat, announced Tuesday he will run for lieutenant governor in 2025. Two other Democrats are also in the running for the seat, which is currently held by Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney also announced Tuesday that he’s dropping his campaign for governor to run for the lieutenant governor role ...
2 min read - PoliticsWAVY
Aaron Rouse announces candidacy for Virginia Lieutenant Governor
Virginia Senator Aaron Rouse has announced Tuesday morning he is running for Lieutenant Governor.
2 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Candidates file to run in 2024 Senate, House of Representatives races
A look into the candidates, and The News Leader headlines they have made.
3 min read - USThe News Leader
Two candidates on the ballot for Staunton City Council seat
Who is running for the one Staunton City Council seat up in 2024?
2 min read - USThe News Leader
Two incumbents on Waynesboro City Council not seeking reelection. Who is running?
With three open seats on Waynesboro City Council for the November election, two incumbents announce they won't be seeking reelection.
2 min read - WorldThe News Leader
Who will be running for the Waynesboro School Board in November? So far only one person has filed
With two months left to file, so far only one person has done so to run for the Waynesboro School Board this November. There are three seats up for grabs.
1 min read - USThe Progress-Index
Hopewell council votes to increase real estate tax rate by 4 cents. Citizens don't like it
In addition to the hike in real estate, council also signs off on 2% jump in meals and lodging tax, and new tax on tobacco sales
4 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Unleash America was supposed to be about supporting Va. candidates. But the money didn't go there.
Senate candidate Hung Cao launched the PAC in February 2023, pledging that Unleash America would support Republicans in "races that people wrote off."
13 min read - USThe Progress-Index
Possible court challenge looms over decision to restrict Hopewell employees from serving on council
Tuesday's vote on the ordinance has some folks wanting a judge to rule on its validity, even though it claims to mirror state conflict-of-interest code
5 min read - USThe News Leader
Sen. Kaine and city councilor Woods share respect for the other's job challenges
"I want to welcome you, Senator Tim Kaine, to our beautiful city, which we call the Queen City,” said Staunton Councilor Alice Woods.
8 min read - USThe News Leader
After a veto by Youngkin, minimum wage will remain $12 in Virginia
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed bills that would have increased the minimum wage in Virginia to $15 per hour by 2026. What's next for wages?
5 min read - WorldThe News Leader
Protestors in support of Palestine interrupt Sen. Kaine's 2024 campaign tour kick off
As a member of the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Senate committees, Kaine has walked a tightrope at home and in D.C. since the Oct. 7 attack.
5 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
VSU presidential debate series: Students, public tackle voter engagement
The stage was set. The lights were on. Dozens of attendees took part in a voter-forward conference ahead of the second presidential debate.
4 min read - PoliticsVirginian Pilot
Chesapeake council member switches parties in bid to unseat mayor in nonpartisan race
CHESAPEAKE — Council member and former NFL player Don Carey will challenge Mayor Rick West in November’s mayoral election — and he’s switching political parties to do so. Carey, who made an unsuccessful bid for a statehouse seat as a Republican last year, has gained the backing of one of Virginia’s most powerful Democrats — Don Scott, the Virginia House speaker — as well as the Chesapeake ...
7 min read - USVirginian Pilot
N.C. Insurance Commissioner addresses criticism ahead of general election
MANTEO — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, after holding an insurance forum March 18 in Manteo, addressed public criticism in an interview with The Virginian-Pilot. Causey is from Guilford County and has served as state insurance commissioner since 2017. He won his three-way Republican primary March 5 with almost 61% of the vote, according to the North Carolina State Board of ...
3 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Haley won six delegates in Va. before suspending her campaign. What happens to them?
With the party’s nominees all but determined, and with Haley suspending her campaign on March 6, what happens to those six delegates allotted to Haley?
1 min read - PoliticsThe Progress-Index
McClellan announces re-election run: 'We've got important work to do in Congress'
Petersburg native Jennifer McClellan is the first Black woman to represent Virginia in the United States Congress
2 min read - USVirginian Pilot
Youngkin’s amendment to Virginia Beach voting system bill faces opposition
VIRGINIA BEACH — A bill that would enshrine Virginia Beach’s new election system into its city charter hangs in the balance of the state legislative process this spring. SB189 would officially change Virginia Beach’s charter to reflect the city’s recent transition to a City Council consisting of single-member districts and the mayor. Previously, the at-large system allowed all residents to ...
5 min read - PoliticsThe Progress-Index
Want to run for council as a Democrat or Republican? We're going to have primaries this year
Legisation approved three years ago and enacted this year allows Petersburg voters the chance to pick their party person at the polls
4 min read - USThe Progress-Index
Discussion over conflict-of-interest resolution takes a testy turn at Hopewell council
At issue was the timing of a resolution governing procedures for city employees running for council and councilors seeking full-time city employment
6 min read - USWAVY
Rouse, civil rights advocates respond to Youngkin delay for 10-1 voting system
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The debate continues on how elections are handled in Virginia Beach. Gov. Glenn Youngkin thinks the charter change should wait until a pending lawsuit regarding the 10-1 system plays out in court. “I have returned several bills to the General Assembly with amendments, hopeful that they will be reviewed with serious consideration,” Youngkin […]
3 min read - USVirginian Pilot
Here’s what legislation did — and didn’t — pass the Virginia General Assembly
RICHMOND — The General Assembly came to a close Saturday after a 60-day legislative session that saw Democrats use their new majority in both chambers to progress more than a thousand pieces of legislation on a range of issues, like gun safety, paid family leave and minimum wage. But Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin still wields power from the executive mansion. Now that the session has ended, ...
11 min read - USWFXR Roanoke
David Bowers announced Republican candidacy for Roanoke City Mayor
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Former Democratic Roanoke City Mayor, David Bowers, has announced he is again seeking reelection, now as a Republican. Bowers has served as mayor twice as a Democrat, first from 1992 to 2000 and again from 2012 to 2016; as well as serving as an Independent from 2008 to 2012. He says […]
1 min read - USWFXR Roanoke
Stephanie Moon Reynolds announces campaign for Mayor of Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– Councilwoman Stephanie Moon Reynolds has announced she will be running for Mayor of Roanoke in 2024. Moon, a lifelong Roanoke native and graduate of Roanoke City Public, her career has spanned over four and a half decades in municipal government. Before starting her role as a non-party affiliate member of the City […]
1 min read - USVirginian Pilot
Youngkin acts on 84 bills: Marriage equality signed, election data sharing vetoed
RICHMOND — Gov. Glenn Youngkin acted on the first set of legislation to hit his desk this year, vetoing a bill that would place Virginia back into a multi-state program intended to prevent voter fraud and signing a measure to protect marriage equality. He also amended a measure related to Virginia Beach’s city charter and how it conducts elections. The governor generally has 30 days to decide ...
5 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
With Haley out, Youngkin endorses Trump for president
After dodging questions for months about who he planned to endorse in the 2024 race for president, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin went public with his support for the presumptive Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Progress-Index
A look at local Super Tuesday data shows the Tri-City area voted how it was anticipated would be
No surprises that Democratic voters far outnumbered GOP voters in Petersburg, and vice versa in the rest of the region, except for Hopewell
2 min read - PoliticsThe Progress-Index
2024 Super Tuesday results for Virginia, Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights
As soon as results from Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights come in, we'll report them.
2 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Trump, Biden win Virginia: Protest votes remain, some Dems vote for Haley
Current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump were crowned victors in the Virginia primary election Tuesday, as the nation continues its slow and steady march toward rematch of the 2020 election come November.
5 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
2024 Super Tuesday results for Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County and Virginia
The polls close at 7 p.m. As soon as local results come in, we'll be updating this story.
3 min read - USWFXR Roanoke
Super Tuesday kicks off in the Virginia for Presidential Primary Elections
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The polls are open across the Commonwealth and many are getting ready to cast their ballots in the 2024 Primary Election. March 5 marks Super Tuesday, where multiple states open their polls to hold the presidential primary contests. The days are also pivotal in determining the candidates who will face off […]
1 min read - USThe Progress-Index
Super Tuesday 2024 Blog: Live updates from Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell
It's Super Tuesday, the presidential primary, and Progress-Index reporters are out and about talking to voters and election officials throughout the day.
18 min read - USThe News Leader
Super Tuesday 2024 blog: Live updates from Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro
It's Super Tuesday, the presidential primary, and News Leader reporters are out and about talking to voters and election officials throughout the day.
16 min read - USThe News Leader
Bridgewater College seeks to motivate rural youth voters
Dr. Bobbi Gentry identified the town of Bridgewater and the surrounding area as a “civic desert.” Now she hopes to turn it into a civic oasis.
4 min read - PoliticsVirginian Pilot
Super Tuesday: What Virginia voters need to know for the presidential primary
Virginia is one of 16 states that will hold its presidential primary on Super Tuesday, the biggest single primary Election Day for the upcoming presidential election. Virginia has an open primary system, meaning voters can request either a Democratic or Republican ballot and don’t have to be a registered member with that party to vote. All qualified voters may vote in either primary, but not ...
3 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
What Nikki Haley and Donald Trump said on their Virginia campaign stops before Super Tuesday
They said what? Quotes from campaign stops in Virginia by Trump and Haley.
3 min read - USThe Progress-Index
Sights and sounds around the Trump rally in Richmond
Trump was inside the convention center. His fans and his adversaries, including a Nikki Haley bus circling the building, kept things lively outside.
7 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Trump doubles down on familiar divisive rhetoric at Virginia campaign rally
He sprinkled in rhetoric steeped in election denialism between jabs at President Joe Biden’s border and economic policy.
4 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Some of Va.'s Republican voters plan to write in a candidate if Haley loses nomination
The trend of Haley supporters abandoning voting for the party in November appears about to continue in Virginia's primary.
3 min read - USThe News Leader
Officer Fanone, non-partisan organization warn against extremism ahead of 2024 election
Fanone hopes to warn the public against the danger of political violence that he witnessed and experienced in 2021, ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
7 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Both Republican presidential candidates will visit Virginia's capitol
The last two remaining Republican candidates for president will visit the Richmond, Virginia, area ahead of Super Tuesday.
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