Virginia voters approve redistricting referendum, reshaping congressional map ahead of 2026
Virginia voters approved a redistricting referendum Tuesday night, a closely watched measure that will enact a newly drawn congressional map favoring Democrats in 10 of the 11 districts.
In a final push, President Trump urged Republicans to vote no on redistricting
by Brandon Jarvis With election day looming in just a few hours, President Donald Trump virtually hit the campaign trail Monday night to urge Virginians to vote no on the…
Democrats bring in national figures and Republicans see fundraising surge in final days of redistricting campaign
According to recent polls, Democrats and the Vote Yes campaign remain favored to win next week’s redistricting referendum. But a tightening race has given the Vote No effort new optimism…
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say
Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot his wife multiple times, killing her, before taking his own life, Fairfax County Police said. Both of the couple’s teenage children were inside the…
Lawmakers do not expect a budget agreement before the special session next week
Legislators are scheduled to meet next week to try to complete the two-year budget for Virginia — but they are no closer to an agreement than they were at the…
New polling on redistricting
State Navigate released a new poll on redistricting and Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s approval rating Wednesday morning.
Aird and Krizek push back on Spanberger amendments to retail marijuana market
State Sen. Lashresce Aird, D-Henrico, and Del. Paul Krizek, D-Fairfax, responded to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s proposed amendments to their legislation that would establish a retail marijuana market. Currently, marijuana is…
Spanberger proposed amendments to paid family medical leave
Gov. Abigail Spanberger proposed amendments to legislation that will require the Virginia Employment Commission to create a paid family and medical leave insurance program.
Spanberger wants to delay the start date of recreational marijuana sales
Gov. Abigail Spanberger proposed amendments to legislation that would establish a retail marijuana market in Virginia.
Virginia codifies membership into ERIC with Spanberger’s signature
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Monday signed legislation permanently keeping Virginia in the Electronic Registration Information Center, reversing former Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s withdrawal from the program.