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Virginia voters approve redistricting referendum, reshaping congressional map ahead of 2026 In a final push, President Trump urged Republicans to vote no on redistricting Democrats bring in national figures and Republicans see fundraising surge in final days of redistricting campaign Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say Lawmakers do not expect a budget agreement before the special session next week
Virginia voters approve redistricting referendum, reshaping congressional map ahead of 2026
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Virginia voters approve redistricting referendum, reshaping congressional map ahead of 2026
In a final push, President Trump urged Republicans to vote no on redistricting
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In a final push, President Trump urged Republicans to vote no on redistricting
Democrats bring in national figures and Republicans see fundraising surge in final days of redistricting campaign
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Democrats bring in national figures and Republicans see fundraising surge in final days of redistricting campaign
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say
Lawmakers do not expect a budget agreement before the special session next week
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Lawmakers do not expect a budget agreement before the special session next week
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New polling on redistricting

April 15, 2026 vascope
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Virginia voters approve redistricting referendum, reshaping congressional map ahead of 2026

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In a final push, President Trump urged Republicans to vote no on redistricting

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Democrats bring in national figures and Republicans see fundraising surge in final days of redistricting campaign

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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say

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Lawmakers do not expect a budget agreement before the special session next week

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Virginia voters approve redistricting referendum, reshaping congressional map ahead of 2026
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Virginia voters approve redistricting referendum, reshaping congressional map ahead of 2026
In a final push, President Trump urged Republicans to vote no on redistricting
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In a final push, President Trump urged Republicans to vote no on redistricting
Democrats bring in national figures and Republicans see fundraising surge in final days of redistricting campaign
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Democrats bring in national figures and Republicans see fundraising surge in final days of redistricting campaign
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say
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
Virginia voters approve redistricting referendum, reshaping congressional map ahead of 2026
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Virginia voters approve redistricting referendum, reshaping congressional map ahead of 2026
In a final push, President Trump urged Republicans to vote no on redistricting
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In a final push, President Trump urged Republicans to vote no on redistricting
Democrats bring in national figures and Republicans see fundraising surge in final days of redistricting campaign
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Democrats bring in national figures and Republicans see fundraising surge in final days of redistricting campaign
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say
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Spanberger wants to amend bill on Jan. 6 instruction in Virginia schools

April 13, 2026 vascope

Gov. Abigail Spanberger wants to amend legislation that would outline how public schools in Virginia teach about Jan. 6, 2021, the day that supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the…

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Heavyweights hit the campaign trail this weekend for the redistricting campaigns

April 12, 2026 vascope

U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries campaigned for the “Vote Yes” redistricting campaign in Henrico on Sunday afternoon, while U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and former Gov. Glenn Youngkin hit…

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Trump attacks Spanberger over bills she hasn’t signed

April 11, 2026 vascope

In a Saturday morning social media post, President Donald Trump attacked Gov. Abigail Spanberger over legislation she has not signed. The bills that the president alleges Spanberger is pushing did…

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Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino legislation citing local opposition

April 9, 2026 vascope

Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced her first veto on legislation that would have started the process to establish a casino in Fairfax County. She cited opposition from the Fairfax Board of…

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Minimum wage is increasing in Virginia

April 9, 2026 vascope

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation that will incrementally increase Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028.

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Spanberger talks budget negotiations

April 8, 2026 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Gov. Abigail Spanberger held a press conference Wednesday to give updates on the legislative process ahead of her 11:59 p.m. Monday deadline to act on legislation. The…

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New poll and there will be no debate between Spanberger and Allen

April 3, 2026 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis A new poll on redistricting The Washington Post and George Mason University’s Schar School released a new poll on redistricting Friday morning. 52 percent of likely voters…

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Spanberger signs school safety legislation into law

April 2, 2026 vascope

by Brandon Jarvis Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a bipartisan package of school safety legislation aimed at improving emergency preparedness, student support and violence prevention in Virginia schools. The new laws…

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McClure to join new VA-07 race

April 2, 2026 vascope

Del. Adele McClure, D-Arlington, announced her intention to enter the VA-07 Democratic primary race if the redistricting referendum passes on April 21. “For too long, the political establishment has treated…

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Attorney General recommends that commonwealth attorneys enforce new vape regulation

April 1, 2026 vascope

by Molly Manning and Brandon Jarvis As of April 1, vape shops in the commonwealth can now only sell liquid nicotine and vapor products listed in a state directory. Virginia’s…

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  • Democrats bring in national figures and Republicans see fundraising surge in final days of redistricting campaign
  • Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say
  • Lawmakers do not expect a budget agreement before the special session next week
  • New polling on redistricting
  • Aird and Krizek push back on Spanberger amendments to retail marijuana market
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