Democratic leaders align behind Srinivasan
by Brandon Jarvis Democrats are quickly aligning behind a candidate to replace Rep.-elect Suhas Subramanyam in SD-32, while Republicans have yet to have any candidates express interest in the seat.…
Petersburg casino proposal hits jackpot with 82% voter support
Petersburg residents overwhelmingly voted on Nov. 5 in support of a referendum to build Virginia’s fifth casino, something Richmond voters rejected twice at the polls.
Srinivasan and Samirah announce run for Subramanyam Senate seat
Del. Kannan Srinivasan and former Del. Ibrahim Samirah announced their candidacy for SD-32 Wednesday. This comes after the current senator for the district, Suhas Subramanyam won the VA-10 congressional election…
Speaker Johnson stumps for Anderson on the last night of the campaign
by Brandon Jarvis Fredericksburg, VA – In a final push to keep the majority in the House of Representatives, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson made a stop in Fredericksburg…
Law enforcement across Virginia talks Election Day
With some states taking precautions for possible problems on Election Day, Virginia Scope asked law enforcement across the commonwealth if any extra measures are being taken on Tuesday.
Virginia Beach Democrats accuse City Council candidate of campaign violations
by Brandon Jarvis The Virginia Beach Democratic Committee said Sunday that they have filed complaints with the commonwealth and the Federal Elections Commission against a City Council candidate. They are…
RPV condemns Loudoun County Republican Committee chair’s comments on courting Muslim voters
by Brandon Jarvis The Republican Party of Virginia released a statement Tuesday condemning the chair of one of their largest committees in the commonwealth over his comments about courting Muslim…
After vetoing similar legislation earlier this year, the Youngkin administration is launching a green bank to fund clean energy initiatives
The Virginia Department of Energy announced the launch of the Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank (VCEIB) within the department’s State Energy Office Thursday. Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed Democratic legislation earlier…
A poll on the 2025 gubernatorial race
A new poll on the 2025 gubernatorial election asks respondents whether they would support Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-VA07, or Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears. The poll also examines a potential…
Richmond organizations defend their decision to back Roday
Subscribers to the Virginia Political Newsletter received this story first. by Brandon Jarvis At a Tuesday morning press conference, two organizations that have historically advocated for people of color in…