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 —…
Virginia vulnerable to Trump’s proposed cuts in emergency management and disaster relief
Glenn Youngkin, Virginia’s Republican governor, thinks the state can shoulder the burden, but Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner warns of “bankrupting” states that suffer heavy hurricane damage. By Charles Paullin…
Lisa Vedernikova Khanna enters race for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District
by Brandon Jarvis Lisa Vedernikova Khanna announced she is seeking the Democratic nomination for Congress in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District. “I believe in the American Dream because I’ve lived it,”…
Legislators call on Taylor to recuse herself from Dominion-related matters if she wins
by Brandon Jarvis Multiple state legislators and a member of Congress have called on Democratic primary candidate Shannon Taylor to recuse herself from any matters related to Dominion Energy if…
Virginia House Democrats surge in fundraising ahead of bellwether 2025 elections
by Brandon Jarvis RICHMOND, Va. — Democratic candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates more than doubled their Republican counterparts in fundraising over the last two months, bolstering their efforts…
Spanberger is dominating Earle-Sears in fundraising
by Brandon Jarvis Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger nearly raised nearly double what her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, raised in April and May. The latest reports cover the…