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Budget negotiations have blown up after Lucas, Torian and Spanberger meeting VA-01 candidates talk primary race Democratic leaders say budget talks are advancing Confusion leads to backlash for Republican Party of Virginia’s governing body Gov. Spanberger fired the Virginia Tech rector
Budget negotiations have blown up after Lucas, Torian and Spanberger meeting
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Budget negotiations have blown up after Lucas, Torian and Spanberger meeting
Democratic leaders say budget talks are advancing
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Democratic leaders say budget talks are advancing
Confusion leads to backlash for Republican Party of Virginia’s governing body
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Confusion leads to backlash for Republican Party of Virginia’s governing body
Gov. Spanberger fired the Virginia Tech rector
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Gov. Spanberger fired the Virginia Tech rector
Virginia State Police to resume background checks on private gun sales
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Virginia State Police to resume background checks on private gun sales
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Budget negotiations have blown up after Lucas, Torian and Spanberger meeting
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Budget negotiations have blown up after Lucas, Torian and Spanberger meeting
VA-01 candidates talk primary race
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VA-01 candidates talk primary race
Democratic leaders say budget talks are advancing
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Democratic leaders say budget talks are advancing
Confusion leads to backlash for Republican Party of Virginia’s governing body
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Confusion leads to backlash for Republican Party of Virginia’s governing body
The retail legalization of marijuana could be significantly impacted by November’s elections in Virginia
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The retail legalization of marijuana could be significantly impacted by November’s elections in Virginia
Guest Op-Ed on ending prison profiteering in Virginia
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Guest Op-Ed on ending prison profiteering in Virginia
After voting against it earlier this year, Torian now says he supports repealing right-to-work
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After voting against it earlier this year, Torian now says he supports repealing right-to-work
National Republican group says they are investing another $100K in Winsome Sears for lieutenant governor
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National Republican group says they are investing another $100K in Winsome Sears for lieutenant governor
Budget negotiations have blown up after Lucas, Torian and Spanberger meeting
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Budget negotiations have blown up after Lucas, Torian and Spanberger meeting
VA-01 candidates talk primary race
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VA-01 candidates talk primary race
Democratic leaders say budget talks are advancing
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Democratic leaders say budget talks are advancing
Confusion leads to backlash for Republican Party of Virginia’s governing body
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Confusion leads to backlash for Republican Party of Virginia’s governing body
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Earle-Sears down in polls and cash, tells supporters not to believe the numbers

August 4, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Hopewell, Va — Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears, who has consistently trailed her Democratic opponent Abigail Spanberger in both money and polling, is leaning into skepticism about…

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Trump indicates he could possibly endorse Earle-Sears

August 3, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis President Donald Trump answered a question Sunday night about the Virginia gubernatorial race. When asked if he plans to endorse Republican gubernatorial nominee, Winsome Earle-Sears, Trump said:…

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Virginia conservation group launches six-figure ad buy targeting House Republican incumbents

July 29, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis The Virginia League of Conservation Voters has launched a $120,000 digital accountability campaign targeting nine Republican incumbents in the House of Delegates for voting against measures the…

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Earle-Sears is facing more pressure for information about paid trip to Israel

July 28, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Republican gubernatorial nominee Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is facing more potential legal scrutiny after failing to disclose multiple trips paid for by outside organizations on her required…

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Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash in final 100 days of history-making election

July 27, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Sunday marks 100 days until Virginia voters choose their next governor — a race that has become both a historic milestone and a national bellwether for the…

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Virginia Democrats look to reform university board appointment system in response to GOP influence

July 25, 2025 vascope

By Andrew Kerley Virginia Democrats said Thursday they plan to introduce legislation during the next General Assembly session to reform how members are appointed to the governing boards of public…

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“Big Beautiful Bill” not popular with Virginia voters and could impact on governor race

July 23, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis A majority of Virginia voters oppose the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” according to a new survey from Public Policy Polling, highlighting deep skepticism among independents and…

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Earle-Sears attacks media as campaign struggles in polls and fundraising

July 21, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears is facing challenges in her statewide campaign, including high staff turnover and criticism from conservative media outlets accusing her of dodging interviews.…

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Democrats hit Earle-Sears in new ad over job cuts, business ranking drop

July 16, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis The Democratic Party of Virginia is launching a new ad Thursday attacking Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears after Virginia lost its ranking at the top of CNBC’s…

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New poll shows big lead for Democratic statewide ticket

July 16, 2025 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis The Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University released a new poll Wednesday showing a big lead for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail…

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