Jay Jones and other legislators call on the attorney general to conduct his own investigation into Donovon Lynch’s death
Delegate Jay Jones and five other state legislators are calling on Virginia’s attorney general to used the powers that the General Assembly recently provided him with by conducting his own…
Several Democratic House candidates missed an important deadline to be on the primary ballot
The State Board of Elections declined Wednesday to grant an extension for eight Democratic House of Delegates candidates who failed to turn in the proper paperwork to appear on the…
McAuliffe, Ayala and Jones win ballot-order drawing
The State Board of Elections (SBE) met Wednesday to draw names to determine the order of candidates on the ballot for the June 8 Democratic primary elections.
Governor Northam proposes legalizing marijuana this year, instead of 2024
Governor Ralph Northam today proposed moving up the legalization of simple possession of marijuana to July 1, 2021, nearly three years sooner than previously planned.
Virginia’s Attorney General Mark Herring is calling for an independent investigation into the shooting of Donovon Lynch
Virginia's Attorney General Mark Herring is calling for an independent investigation into the death of Donovon Lynch, the man killed by Virginia Beach police officers Friday night as they responded…
Governor Northam announces deal to expand rail projects in Virginia
While at Alexandria’s Amtrak/Virginia Railway Express (VRE) station Tuesday, Governor Ralph Northam announced an agreement between Amtrak, CSX, and Virginia Railway Express for a $3.7 billion investment to expand and…
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Lee Carter pushes back at rumors he made an error on ballot-petition signatures
A rumor was circulating Monday that Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lee Carter made an error on the forms for voters to sign the petition in order for him to be on…
Democrats say they are proud, not afraid of their long list of lieutenant governor candidates
The Democrats have eight candidates seeking the nomination to run for lieutenant governor this year — meaning the eventual nominee could end up receiving only 25% of the primary vote,…
Statewide campaign update: Chase and Johnson endorse in the LG race
Republican gubernatorial candidates Amanda Chase and Octavia Johnson endorse Winsome Sears for lieutenant governor 2021 Republican Gubernatorial candidates Senator Amanda Chase and former Roanoke Sheriff Octavia Johnson endorsed Winsome Sears…
Mike Cherry is the GOP nominee to run for Cox’s House seat.
After Kirk Cox has represented the Colonial Heights district for 31 years, a new Republican will be attempting to fill his shoes this November.