Election

3 days ago

GOP State Senator Bryce Reeves running against Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Warner

Saying "we need new leaders who will put people ahead of politics and get real results for every Virginian", Spotsylvania County Republican State Senator Bryce Reeves has launched a campaign to run next year to run against Virginia senior U.S. Senator, Mark Warner.

1 week ago

Democrats launch new ad again targeting Winsome Earle-Sears support of Trump’s budget bill

Augusta Health's decision to close three rural facilities among the impacts Democrats point to as early voting begins.

1 week ago

Democrats statewide, Missel locally, enjoy campaign fundraising advantages

New campaign finance disclosures show all three Democrats in the statewide races raised more money than Republicans, while Samuel Miller District Albemarle Supervisors candidate Fred Missel among the top local office fundraisers in the Commonwealth.

1 week ago

With early voting set for Friday, National Voter Registration Day encourages preparedness

With early voting starting Friday, the League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area is urging eligible voters to register or check their registration on Tuesday's National Voter Registration Day.

2 weeks ago

Amidst rise in political violence, Virginia politicians aren’t hiding

Despite high-profile political violence, including Wednesday's assassination of Charlie Kirk, Virginia political figures say they won't be scared away from getting facetime with voters.

2 weeks ago

Sen. Ghazala Hashmi holds education roundtable in Charlottesville

Sen. Ghazala Hashmi was part of an education roundtable in Charlottesville on Thursday.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle County has turned to an experienced interim registrar as early voting nears

Albemarle County's new interim registrar Debbie Wilson has been able to proverbially hit the ground running as her office prepares for in-person absentee voting to begin next week.

3 weeks ago

VCU polls shows Republicans making gains in statewide races

Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger still holds a solid lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the race for Virginia governor, but that advantage has narrowed.

3 weeks ago

Albemarle County hires interim General Registrar through Nov. elections

Albemarle County has hired Debbie Wilson to serve in the position through completion of the November elections.

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