Gilbert calls out Democrats for skipping public speakers in virtual meetings
(House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert (R-Dhenandoah) by Brandon Jarvis The House Republican Leader, Del. Todd Gilbert (Shenandoah) issued a statement on Monday criticizing House Democrats after members of the public…
Republicans are moving forward with organizing a convention – but the Chairman warns action must be taken
(Republican Party of Virginia Chairman, Rich Anderson) by Brandon Jarvis Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Rich Anderson sent a letter on Monday to Republican State Central Committee members updating them…
Hearing on ballot signature requirements
(Delegate Lee Carter D-Manasass) by Brandon Jarvis There is a hearing taking place Monday in the lawsuit of Goldman/Carter v VA Dept of Elections. Lieutenant Governor candidate Paul Goldman (D-Richmond)…
Gubernatorial roundup – GOP Nomination Meeting and Ballot Requirement Hearing
(Republican Party of Virginia State Central Committee meeting on Januard 23, 2021.) The Republican Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee met once again on Saturday morning to try and finalize…
Bill Advances to Remove Statue of Segregationist in Richmond
(Byrd served as Virginia’s governor from 1926 to 1930 and as a U.S. senator from 1933 to 1965. | VCU CNS file photo.) By Zachary Klosko Capital News Service RICHMOND,Va.…
Gilbert proposes bill to mitigate group, gang violence throughout Virginia
By Ashley Spinks Dugan RICHMOND – Del. Todd Gilbert (R-Shenandoah), the Republican leader in the Virginia House of Delegates, has a plan to reduce gun violence throughout the Commonwealth and…
Herring confirms General Assembly’s power to expel members; Chase responds
by Brandon Jarvis Virginia’s Attorney General Mark Herring (D) issued an opinion in response to a request as to whether the General Assembly has the authority to discipline or expel…
Terry McAuliffe receives a slate of endorsements from Southwest Virginians
Delegate Chris Hurst (D-Blacksburg), former House Majority Leader C. Richard “Dickie” Cranwell (Roanoke County), Montgomery County Supervisor Mary Biggs, and Bristol community leader and survivor of domestic gun violence Reverend…
Commentary: Reduce the number of ballot signatures required while we battle a pandemic
(This is guest commentary submitted to Virginia Scope. Josh Stanfield is Delegate Lee Carter’s gubernatorial campaign manager. He managed Carter’s 2019 reelection campaign and Jennifer Lewis’s 2018 congressional campaign in…
Updates on the statewide campaigns including a look at donor sources and behind the scenes moves
Here is the latest news from the statewide campaigns: Glenn Youngkin is a former CEO of the investment firm The Carlyle Group and he is expected to formally announce his…