Democrats received more votes this November in multiple Senate and House districts that Republicans currently hold
VPAP broke down the 2024 congressional election votes by House of Delegates and state Senate districts. If these trends continue into future state elections, Democrats would gain seats in both…
Circuit Court judge says Youngkin unlawfully removed Virginia from RGGI
by Brandon Jarvis A Circuit Court judge in Floyd County ruled against Gov. Glenn Youngkin, saying he unlawfully removed Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI. RGGI is…
Controversy over residency in HD-26 Democratic primary
Five candidates filed for the Democratic nomination in the HD-26 special election to fill Del. Kannan Srinivasan’s seat, but the chair of one of the campaigns has filed a residency…
Where 2024 voter turnout was highest, lowest in Virginia
Virginia saw its lowest overall voter turnout in a presidential election since 2000, although over 80 districts trumped the state average.
Miyares to run for reelection
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Monday that he is seeking reelection to a second term next year despite rumors he might run for governor.
House committee advances reproductive freedom amendment
The House Privileges and Elections Committee advanced an amendment Wednesday to enshrine the right to an abortion into the Virginia Constitution.
House committee advances restoration of voting rights amendment
Democrats on the House of Delegates’ Privileges and Elections Committee advanced a proposed constitutional amendment on Wednesday.
Republicans line up to run in SD-32
Several Republicans have announced their plans to run for the nomination in SD-32 to fill the soon-to-be vacant seat following state Sen. Suhas Subramanyam's victory in the VA-10 congressional race…
After their last race ended in a recount, Pope Adams files to run against Taylor again
by Brandon Jarvis After their last matchup ended in such a close race that there was a recount, Kim Pope Adams, D-Petersburg, is running against Del. Kim Taylor, R-Dinwiddie, in…
Biden’s infrastructure billions bolstered Virginia passenger rail
Amtrak ridership numbers have rebounded from peak-COVID years and are up from a decade ago. President Joe Biden, avid train fan and commuter, pushed billions toward rail improvements as part…