RGA to invest in Earle-Sears
by Brandon Jarvis The Republican Governors Association is investing $500,000 in Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears. RGA also released a new digital ad attacking Earle-Sears’ Democratic opponent, former Rep. Abigail…
Walkinshaw’s frontrunner status sparks debate over fairness in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District Primary
by Andrew Kerley A crowded field of Democrats is vying for the party’s nomination in the special election for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. James Walkinshaw, Connolly’s chosen successor, appears to…
A look back at Earle-Sears v. Spanberger
by Brandon Jarvis With the general election tickets set, today feels like a good time to take a look back at the deep dive I did on the gubernatorial race…
Virginia lieutenant governor’s race opens with sharp contrasts between Reid, Hashmi
by Brandon Jarvis Republican gubernatorial nominee John Reid and his Democratic opponent, state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, painted each other as extreme and out of touch with mainstream Virginians on Wednesday.…
Clean Virginia tops Dominion in Democratic primaries
by Brandon Jarvis The clash between Clean Virginia and Dominion Energy was on full display in Tuesday night’s Democratic primaries — and Clean Virginia came out on top. Dominion Energy,…
A recap of Democratic primary races
by Brandon Jarvis I talked to Randolph-Macon College political science professor and the host of VPM’s RVA’s Got Talent, Richard Meagher, about the primary results last night. A recap of…
Jay Jones is the Democratic nominee for attorney general
by Brandon Jarvis Jay Jones won the Democratic primary and will appear on the November ballot against Republican incumbent Jason Miyares. The Associated Press made the final call shortly before…
State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi declares victory in Democratic lieutenant governor primary
by Andrew Kerley and Brandon Jarvis RICHMOND, Va. — State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Chesterfield, won the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor Tuesday night. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday…
Spanberger looks to unite party after primary day
by Brandon Jarvis HENRICO — On the eve of Virginia’s down-ballot primaries, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger announced a statewide bus tour and criticized her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome…
Democratic field makes closing arguments in crowded Virginia LG race
by Brandon Jarvis With the June 17 Democratic primary days away, six candidates locked in a quiet-but-crowded race for lieutenant governor are making their final push to stand out —…