Kaine and Warner split on federal government funding compromise
by Brandon Jarvis Virginia’s two U.S. senators often agree on most issues and release joint statements to show it — but on the alleged new deal to open the federal…
Trump once predicted victory in Virginia. Instead, the voters rejected him twice.
by Brandon Jarvis Before he was elected last year, President Donald Trump predicted that he could win in Virginia. One year later, the president kept his distance from the governor’s…
House Republicans jockey for leadership while Democrats are already targeting seats for 2027
by Brandon Jarvis Del. Mike Cherry, R-Colonial Heights, is running to be the leader of the House Republican Caucus after Democrats flipped 13 seats Tuesday night. Democrats, however, are targeting…
Youngkin strikes conciliatory tone after big Democratic wins
Gov. Glenn Youngkin struck a conciliatory tone the morning after Republicans suffered losses across the board Tuesday night.
Democrats win big in historic election night
Democrats dominated up and down the ballot Tuesday in a sweeping referendum on President Donald Trump’s first year of his second term. The party’s statewide nominees won across the board,…
Four years after the red wave, Virginia Democrats seem poised to make their own statement
by Brandon Jarvis During the 2021 gubernatorial race, the Republican ticket brought out hundreds of supporters to a farm in rural Chesterfield with an atmosphere similar to that of the…
Obama talks values during campaign stop with Spanberger
by Brandon Jarvis Former President Barack Obama stumped for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger in Norfolk on Saturday. He stressed to the crowd of thousands that Spanberger has the values…
Democrats in General Assembly advance redistricting legislation in first step of amending constitution
by Brandon Jarvis Democrats in the General Assembly passed a resolution that would leave open the possibility of redrawing Virginia’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The House…
Records dispute Jones’ claim he raised $500K in 24 hours after debate
by Brandon Jarvis New campaign finance reports bring into question Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones’ claim that he raised $500,000 within 24 hours of the debate on Oct. 16.…
Some details emerge, but Democratic redistricting plan still largely a mystery
by Brandon Jarvis The General Assembly convened Monday for a special session to begin the process to allow lawmakers to redistrict Virginia’s congressional boundaries ahead of the 2026 midterms. Democrats…