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Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces run for Virginia governor
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears on Thursday evening officially announced her candidacy for governor of Virginia in the upcoming 2025 election, aiming to become the nation’s first Black female governor. Sears made history in 2022 by becoming the first Black woman in the commonwealth to hold statewide office, and the first woman to attain such a […]
Virginia’s top elections official warns of possible delays in mail-in voting this year
Commissioner of Elections Susan Beals on Wednesday expressed concerns with the operational performance of the U.S. Postal Service ahead of the 2024 presidential election in Virginia, warning that mail-in ballots may not be processed in time to be counted. “Election officials depend on the U.S. mail service to deliver ballots to voters and to return […]
A growing number of 5th District Republicans vow to write in Good on Nov. 5
Even after an additional review of the recount results in the GOP primary in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District last week confirmed state Sen. John McGuire, R-Goochland, as the winner, some Republican hardliners in the district refuse to accept the former Navy SEAL who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump as their party’s nominee. Instead, […]
How Virginia is addressing the dark side of gambling
The expansion of casinos and the rise of online gambling platforms in Virginia have sparked growing concerns about problem gambling, particularly among the state’s younger population. As gambling options become more accessible, experts warn that the number of young people falling into addiction is on the rise, leading to severe financial, emotional, and social consequences. […]
Outcome of 5th District GOP primary unchanged after further review of ballots
State Sen. John McGuire, R-Goochland, remains the winner in a highly contested GOP primary in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, following an unexpected additional review of ballots from five of the district’s 24 localities almost one month after a full recount that did not significantly change the outcome of the election. Working with the registrars from […]
Virginia reaches new deal with Norfolk Southern to extend passenger rail to the New River Valley
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority has reached a new deal with Norfolk Southern to extend its state-supported Amtrak service to the New River Valley by 2028, while avoiding a costly tunnel upgrade and making it easier to eventually bring service to Bristol. Under the new agreement, which the VPRA’s board of directors approved by a […]
Court summons back five localities for new hearing in 5th District GOP primary recount
Nearly four weeks after the recount in the GOP primary in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District confirmed Sen. John McGuire, R-Goochland, as the winner, the court has called back election officials from five of the district’s 24 localities to another hearing in Goochland County Wednesday to resolve some minor discrepancies in their reporting of votes. The […]
Virginia one step closer to creating single gaming agency
Legal gaming has surged to new heights in Virginia, transforming into a multibillion-dollar annual market as the state’s expanding casinos, sports betting, and online gaming sectors fuel economic growth and reshape the entertainment landscape. But the industry is currently overseen by multiple state agencies, and splitting those duties has created oversight and enforcement gaps in […]
Harris holds slim lead over Trump in Virginia, Roanoke College poll says
One month after announcing her White House bid to succeed President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris holds a slim three-point lead over former President Donald Trump (47-44%) in a head-to-head matchup in Virginia, according to a new poll released Tuesday by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. The vice president […]