Government + Politics
Miyares seeks reelection as attorney general, paves way for Earle-Sears in governor’s race
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Monday that he will seek reelection in 2025, putting to rest speculation that he might enter the Republican primary for governor. His decision effectively clears the way for Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to secure her party’s nomination for the state’s top job. “I serve as the people’s protector,” Miyares […]
Workforce housing directive to bolster economic development and new home construction in Virginia
Virginia will help fund housing construction near major business developments, Gov. Glenn Younkgin announced this week. A new executive order, on the heels of an announcement about a major manufacturing development near Danville, sets a goal of investing $75 million towards localities that want to bolster housing supply tied to new job creation over the […]
Va. House panel advances amendments on abortion rights, marriage equality and voting rights
A Democratic-led House of Delegates panel on Wednesday advanced three proposed constitutional amendments, including a revised measure seeking to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s highest law. The new proposal would also require third-trimester abortions to be approved by one doctor instead of three, as the law currently mandates. The 22-member House Privileges and Elections […]
Former Virginia delegate Jay Jones launches second bid for attorney general
Jay Jones, a Democratic former state delegate from Norfolk, on Tuesday announced his bid for Virginia attorney general at two separate events in Norfolk and Richmond. For Jones, who represented the 89th District in the House of Delegates from 2019 to 2021, it marks his second run for his party’s nomination for attorney general. In […]
Youngkin launches Virginia Veterans Network to support military families
Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday unveiled the Virginia Veterans Network (VVN), a new comprehensive online resource designed to support the state’s veterans, transitioning service members and their families. Speaking at the Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations’ (HRCVO) annual Veterans Day Luncheon in Virginia Beach, Youngkin praised the military community and highlighted the commonwealth’s commitment […]
Virginia prepares for special elections as McGuire, Subramanyam head to Congress
Following Tuesday’s general election, in which Virginians sent two state senators to Congress, the commonwealth is preparing for special elections to fill the seats vacated by John McGuire, R-Goochland, and Suhas Subramanyam, D-Loudoun. McGuire, who is set to succeed U.S. Rep Bob Good, R-Farmville, in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, and Subramanyam, who was elected in […]
‘Disturbing’: Report reveals staffing, financial issues at Va. Dept. of Health, offers fixes
After a recent audit report indicated a $33 million deficit and $4 million in fraudulent spending within the Office of Emergency Medical Services — a part of Virginia’s Department of Health — a Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission report presented to state lawmakers on Thursday highlighted other issues plaguing the state health department, and […]
Richmond mayor-elect Danny Avula shares his outlook for the city
On Wednesday afternoon, standing next to outgoing Mayor Levar Stoney in front of City Hall, Dr. Danny Avula laid out his vision for Richmond and his administration, after emerging as the leading candidate in the city’s mayoral race. Avula racked up 44,832 votes, or 46%, the most of any candidate, and won in the 1st, […]
Virginia leaders react to Trump win as Harris keeps the commonwealth blue
Virginia’s elected officials are reacting with mixed responses to Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election, even as Vice President Kamala Harris managed to keep Virginia in the Democratic column, albeit by a narrower margin than President Joe Biden achieved in 2020. Republican officials in Virginia celebrated the former president’s national victory, hailing it […]
Virginia’s 7th Congressional District race remains too close to call
Updated Nov. 6 at 11:20 a.m. The voters of the 7th Congressional district proved just how tight the contest is, by keeping the race between Eugene Vindman and Derrick Anderson too close to call. About 99% of votes had been counted, with Vindman and Anderson earning about 51% and 49% of the vote, respectively, but […]
Kiggans to serve second term representing Virginia’s 2nd District
Updated Nov. 6, 6:15 p.m. U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia Beach, staved off Democratic challenger Missy Cotter Smasal to win a second term representing Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. With a 4-point sustained lead by nearly 6 p.m on Wednesday, the Associated Press called the race for Kiggans almost 24 hours after polls closed on Election […]
Kaine defeats Cao in Virginia’s U.S. Senate Race
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., on Tuesday secured a decisive victory over his Republican challenger Hung Cao that earned him a third term on Capitol Hill. Kaine defeated Cao, a retired U.S. Navy captain, with 53-47% of the votes, according to unofficial numbers from the Virginia Department of Elections. The Associated Press called the race […]