Wednesday’s top political news stories from around Virginia
Virginia Democrats keep 10-seat majority in House of Delegates with Tuesday’s victories – Virginia Scope Democrats Candi King (Prince William) and Angelia Williams Graves (Norfolk) are the newest members of…
Virginia Democrats keep 10-seat majority in House of Delegates with Tuesday’s victories
by Brandon Jarvis Democrats Candi King (Prince William) and Angelia Williams Graves (Norfolk) are the newest members of the Virginia House of Delegates after winning special elections on Tuesday. King…
Jay Jones raised $1 million last year in his campaign for Attorney General
by Brandon Jarvis Delegate Jay Jones (Norfolk) announced on Tuesday that he raised $1 million last year in his campaign for Attorney General of Virginia. Jones is currently competing with…
McAuliffe announces huge fundraising numbers
by Brandon Jarvis In his mission to become Virginia’s Governor for a second time, Terry McAuliffe announced on Monday that he raised $6.1 million in 2020. $4.5 million of that…
“I didn’t see a focus on issues,” says Lee Carter in explanation of candidacy for Governor.
by Brandon Jarvis Delegate Lee Carter from Manassas made it official when he announced on Friday that he is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for Governor. Carter, who was…
Virginia State Senator Ben Chafin has passed away from COVID-19 complications
Virginia State Senator Ben Chafin (R-SD38) has passed away according to Governor Ralph Northam. “With the passing of Senator Ben Chafin, Southwest Virginia has lost a strong advocate—and we have…
LG candidate Sean Perryman announces fundraising numbers
by Brandon Jarvis Sean Perryman, one of many Democrats seeking the nomination for the Lieutenant Governor race in 2021 announced on Friday that his campaign raised over $204,000 during the…
Virginia’s Democratic donor division is apparent in House special election
by Brandon Jarvis Candi King, the Democratic candidate in HD-02 is running to fill the seat that was left vacant by Jennifer Carroll Foy when she resigned to focus on…
Low turnout in Virginia’s special elections so far and advocates push for family leave
Here are the top news headlines for Tuesday! A member of Amanda Chase’s security detail was arrested Monday morning – Virginia Scope A man that has been working as a…
Virginia Representatives respond to successful vote to override Trump’s veto
The House of Representatives voted on Monday to override President Trump’s veto of the NDAA defense policy bill. This is the first successful veto override of Trump’s presidency. The House…