Virginia Senate committee hears bills that would change elections, how people vote
The Virginia House and Senate each approved a constitutional amendment that would automatically restore voting rights to people convicted of felonies upon completion of their sentence. Lawmakers
Virginia elections signal no major shift in voter sentiment in a state watched closely for clues
There were no surprises in Virginia’s three special elections this week, but that won't stop political observers from looking for clues about voter sentiment in the first official election since President Donald Trump's sweeping victories in November.
Virginia Senate backs abortion, marriage, voting amendments to constitution
The votes followed an emotional floor debate on abortion — and an unusual parliamentary tussle over whether the Democratic leader had violated the chamber’s decorum,
Virginia Democrats pass abortion, voting rights constitutional amendments
Virginia’s Democratic-led Senate on Tuesday passed constitutional amendments on abortion and voting rights that were quickly lambasted by Republicans who could use the issues as the party tries to regain ground in November’s statewide elections.
Virginia moves one step closer to passing progressive constitutional amendments
The Virginia Senate voted Tuesday to advance a trio of constitutional amendments to guarantee Virginians' right to abortion care, automatically restore voting rights to disenfranchised felons and remove an antiquated law banning same-sex marriage .
What Virginia's special elections tell us about the bigger ballot box battles to come in 2025, 2026
Democrats held onto their narrow majorities in Virginia's legislature as they won two of three special elections on Tuesday in the first ballot box showdowns of 2025, which were seen as a gauge of vot ...
Democrats' Chances of Flipping Virginia Governorship: Polls
Virginia is one of two states holding a gubernatorial race this year and will be one of the first major elections held after President Donald Trump's win.
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Virginia Dems Advance Reproductive, Voting and Marriage Rights Amendments
The votes on these measures this past week are the first step to enshrining the measures in the state constitution.
Virginia Democrats Pass Constitutional Amendments Blasted by Republicans
The Democrat-led Virginia Senate has voted to enshrine the right to an abortion and to vote in the state's constitution ...
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A look into Virginia’s 2025 gubernatorial election
With the inauguration of President Trump around the corner, we Virginians aren’t too far out from our 2025 gubernatorial race ...
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Virginia GOP leaders court Latino community at inaugural gala
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Attorney General Jason Miyares both appreciate a good party as they celebrate one ...
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Cook Political Report calls Virginia governor’s race a toss-up
The race for Virginia’s governorship is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched political contests nationwide this ...
Virginia Senate paves way for constitutional amendments
Three amendments are one step closer in a long journey to being enshrined in the Virginia Constitution after passing the ...
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West Virginia’s new governor Patrick Morrisey sworn into office
Morrisey is taking over for Jim Justice (R-WV), who got elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2024 general election. Former West ...
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Virginia immigrant advocates rebuke Trump's inaugural speech
Within a few minutes of taking the podium to deliver his inaugural address, a newly sworn-in President Donald Trump began speaking about immigration.