Virginia Politics

In the last 8 hours
Federal Correctional Workers Go Big To Get Congress’ Attention West Virginia Public Broadcasting19:12 20-May-25
Virginia Republican candidate for governor addresses grads at extremely anti-LGBTQ+ schools Advocate.com18:39 20-May-25
Man pardoned over Jan. 6 riot arrested and charged for breaking into Virginia home The Washington Times18:15 20-May-25
Yesterday
Exclusive: GOP Group Unveils Video Slamming Va Democrats For Treating Tax Cuts As Joke The Daily Caller11:45 20-May-25
January 6 rioter who was pardoned by Trump arrested for burglary Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:33 20-May-25
'Amateurs': Trump campaign adviser hits out as GOP panics over Virginia governor race The Raw Story07:53 20-May-25
Virginia Republicans Already Bracing for Grim November Political Wire06:54 20-May-25
'In a pickle': GOP heads for 'Virginia wipeout' as candidates refuse to diss 'toxic' Trump The Raw Story06:42 20-May-25
The Sun Sets on West Virginia’s Green-Energy Future The American Prospect05:40 20-May-25
In the last 7 days
FEC Complaint Filed Against Dem Rep. Vindman Campaign NewsMax20:07 19-May-25
State Board of Education Calls On Lawmakers To Act On PEIA West Virginia Public Broadcasting17:56 19-May-25
May 19, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Fights to Protect Richmond Consumers Amid Water Crisis Price Gouging Probe Virginia Attorney General (Press Release)13:33 19-May-25
More than 600 child care slots coming to these military families Air Force Times11:34 19-May-25
Why Democrats Don’t Love Glenn Youngkin’s Latest Efforts to Shield Virginia From Trump’s Cuts NOTUS10:38 19-May-25
In Virginia, a military stronghold becomes a haven for Afghan refugees Los Angeles Times10:12 19-May-25
Virginia Kase Solomón on the Trump Administration and Potential Conflicts of Interest C-Span (Video)10:02 19-May-25
A school district singled out by Trump says it teaches ‘whole truth history’ The Hechinger Report01:07 19-May-25
School Nutrition Cuts And Jennifer Garner Talks School Partnerships, This West Virginia Week West Virginia Public Broadcasting12:21 17-May-25
Ex-Jihadist linked to LeT camps in Pakistan appointed to Donald Trump's White House advisory… The Times of India09:15 17-May-25
President Trump endorses Capito over January 6 protestor for 2026 senate race WVVA TV, West Virginia16:33 16-May-25
New Novel Explores Community Of Freed People And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting12:06 16-May-25
Trump policy moves worry Afghan refugees and Christian groups that assist them The Washington Times10:11 16-May-25
Trump’s War on Palestine and Free Speech Hits a New Setback Jacobin09:03 16-May-25
Trump policy moves worry Afghan refugees in US military town and Christian groups that assist… MailOnline07:07 16-May-25
Republican cuts to Medicaid and SNAP could leave Virginians without critical care and food assistance Dogwood15:11 15-May-25
Reclaiming Black Musical Roots And A Local 'Booze And Brews' Trail This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting13:02 15-May-25
“Peers, Partners, and Equals”: How a Tiny California Nonprofit Gets Unhoused People Back on Their Feet Mother Jones12:22 15-May-25
Notes on the State of Politics: Omaha Mayor, Past Voter Turnout in New Jersey and Virginia By… Rasmussen Reports08:36 15-May-25
LISTEN: Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet Have The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week West Virginia Public Broadcasting07:25 15-May-25
Civil grand jury report finds police reform, more officers needed in Richmond East Bay Times07:24 15-May-25
Contributor: AmeriCorps volunteers were making America healthy again. Until Trump fired them Los Angeles Times06:18 15-May-25
Foxx to run for 12th term in Congress. Democrat Chuck Hubbard plans to challenge her in 2026 News-Record, North Carolina06:00 15-May-25
Bristol Virginia council approves 2025-26 budget on first reading Bristol Herald Courier05:56 15-May-25
Commuters protest Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike pathway East Bay Times21:41 14-May-25
GOP presents plan to capture Democratic seats in Virginia and New Jersey legislatures Washington Examiner17:19 14-May-25
How Trump/Youngkin tariff policies will impact Virginia real estate and construction Dogwood16:15 14-May-25
Virginia Tea: Trump’s Day One Orders Dogwood16:15 14-May-25
Wife of Georgetown professor detained by Trump regime speaks out Dogwood16:05 14-May-25
Federal judge rules detained Georgetown academic must be released and returned to Virginia Dogwood16:05 14-May-25
Virginia Judge Rules Dr. Badar Khan Suri Be Released from ICE detention Dogwood16:05 14-May-25
How federal cuts are impacting Virginia real estate Dogwood16:05 14-May-25
Judge orders release of Georgetown academic accused of Hamas ties CBS News14:53 14-May-25
Judge orders release of Georgetown academic Badar Khan Suri as Trump seeks deportation Anadolu Agency14:33 14-May-25
Judge says Georgetown student can be released from immigration detention as case proceeds Boston Globe13:33 14-May-25
Mineral County Under State Of Emergency West Virginia Public Broadcasting11:03 14-May-25
Opioid Settlement Suit Drags On And Schools Lose Local Food Funding, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting10:57 14-May-25
Virginia candidate comes out as swinger in race against rapist rights Republican The Raw Story06:46 14-May-25
Lynchburg memorial service honors fallen police officers in Virginia Lynchburg News & Advance, Virginia06:27 14-May-25
Richmond’s new Mayor to champion local carer and children’s charities London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (Press Release)06:15 14-May-25
Virginia GOP embraced a diverse ticket in this year's elections. Then things got complicated ABC News05:34 14-May-25
Boy missing in floodwaters as heavy rain hits Virginia, western Maryland CBS News04:32 14-May-25
In the last month
As Congress considers Medicaid changes, Congressman Riley Moore expresses support WV MetroNews WVU Sports20:09 13-May-25
Virginia House Candidate Comes Out As a Swinger Political Wire19:30 13-May-25
W.Va. Man Fined For 2020 Election Fraud West Virginia Public Broadcasting19:06 13-May-25
‘Got to find it, got to fix it’: Mayor Avula shares thoughts on retirement system audit 12 On Your Side18:57 13-May-25
Virginia House Candidate Comes Out As A Swinger Ahead of November Election HuffPost (US)16:13 13-May-25
Congressman Wittman Tours Defense Supply Center Richmond, DLA Aviation Defense Visual Information Distribution Service10:47 13-May-25
Catholic Charities tasked with Afrikaner refugees as Trump administration keeps others in limbo OSV News09:31 13-May-25
Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees ABC11 / WTVD-TV06:23 13-May-25
Healthcare professionals in West Virginia react to Trump administration's move to cut U.S. prescription drug costs WV MetroNews WVU Sports20:05 12-May-25
DoHS Launches Statewide Child Welfare Listening Tour West Virginia Public Broadcasting17:59 12-May-25
State Supreme Court Declines To Decide In Opioid Appeal West Virginia Public Broadcasting17:45 12-May-25
International Roadcheck Inspections Underway This Week West Virginia Public Broadcasting17:45 12-May-25
Meet the 6 Democrats running for lieutenant governor in Virginia Charlottesville Daily Progress, Virginia10:13 12-May-25
‘You’ll never forget your first clients’: With law school over, Gonzaga graduates will now derive many lessons from… The Spokesman-Review, Washington01:09 12-May-25
Meet the six Democrats running for lieutenant governor in Virginia Roanoke Times, Virginia17:24 11-May-25
Virginia McDonald's Bars Under-21-Year-Olds from Eating Inside. Is That Legal? Reason12:59 10-May-25
Celebrating A New Pope And The Taste Of Mothman, This West Virginia Week West Virginia Public Broadcasting08:55 10-May-25
West Virginia couple overcome tragedy to give foster children hope CBS News20:22 9-May-25
Democrat Spanberger: No right-to-work repeal in Virginia, but maybe ‘reform’ The Washington Post16:36 9-May-25
As southern states ban abortion, thousands of patients head north—to Virginia Dogwood12:51 9-May-25
Veteran advocacy leader defends Trump's shake-ups at VA, calls for reform to support veterans Fox News12:04 9-May-25
Trump's gutting of AmeriCorps hits hard, for both volunteers and communities NPR05:06 9-May-25
‘It’s all connected’: In Appalachia, a bustling community struggles under the weight of… Boston Globe04:20 9-May-25
‘No-Kill Shelter Month’ Aims To Save Pets In West Virginia West Virginia Public Broadcasting18:45 8-May-25
Virginians, other leaders welcome Pope Leo XIV Billings Gazette, Montana18:40 8-May-25
Celebrating 10 Years Of Us & Them And Learning About Invasive Species, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting12:32 8-May-25
Trump tariffs could drive up Dominion Energy bills in Virginia Axios12:03 8-May-25
Alleged bias stalls review of police commission recommendations in Richmond East Bay Times08:54 8-May-25
Winsome Earle-Sears campaign ad stresses American dream Washington Examiner02:00 8-May-25
Coal miners lose black lung screenings after Trump slashes Niosh CBS News20:18 7-May-25
Democrats reach historic goal: A full slate in Virginia House races 12 On Your Side20:13 7-May-25
Sen. Capito Urges Reinstatement Of Broadband Expansion Program West Virginia Public Broadcasting18:44 7-May-25
Trump Withdraws Sadler Nomination, Taps Industry Veteran Stephen Carmel to Lead MARAD gCaptain13:38 7-May-25
Virginia Dems to Sears: Reproductive rights should not be ‘political’ Dogwood12:40 7-May-25
Virginia AG Launches Probe Into School After 'Trans' Athlete Recorded Students In Locker Room The Daily Caller11:53 7-May-25
Congress votes to undo rule for US rubber tire emissions Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette05:20 7-May-25
Richmond Grammar School: £10m needed to transform historic Yorkshire grammar school Yorkshire Post04:08 7-May-25
Virginia Attorney General Opens Investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools over Transgender Locker Room Incident National Review Online22:18 6-May-25
Gerry Connolly backs former chief of staff to fill his Northern Virginia seat Politico21:47 6-May-25
Trump Zeroed Out Federal Heating Assistance W.Va. Depends On West Virginia Public Broadcasting18:18 6-May-25
Democrats fight for chance on ballot as early voting for VA primary heats up NBC 2917:37 6-May-25
Virginia Democratic Rep Connolly's ex-chief of staff launches bid for former boss' House seat Just The News15:19 6-May-25
Trump tariffs add millions in costs to Dominion wind farm project Dogwood14:26 6-May-25
W.Va. Car Detailer To Help Restore Vintage Air Force One Plane West Virginia Public Broadcasting11:57 6-May-25
Youngkin cuts $900M in Virginia budget to prep for Trump-era impact Axios06:47 6-May-25
GOP Governor Vetoes Right to Contraception… for a 2nd Time Jezebel23:56 5-May-25
Reporter Discusses Allegations Of Mistreatment, Poor Conditions At Virginia Prison West Virginia Public Broadcasting19:23 5-May-25
W.Va. Seminarian Studying For Priesthood In Rome, Reflects On Pope Francis West Virginia Public Broadcasting19:00 5-May-25
Youngkin, who’s backed Trump’s agenda, sets aside $900 million as cushion for economic pain it could unleash Dogwood17:54 5-May-25
Gov. Youngkin vetoes contraception protections—again Dogwood16:22 5-May-25
Advocating For Federal Funds And A Vatican City Student From W.Va., This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting13:17 5-May-25
Why Trump admin wanted to shift Indian scholar's trial to another state India Today10:50 5-May-25
Equity in capital improvements ranks as top Richmond council concern East Bay Times08:51 5-May-25
Youngkin, Va. Lt. Gov. Candidate at Odds Over Gay Porn Scandal NewsMax08:29 5-May-25
5 Virginia prison guards injured by inmates accused of being MS-13 members CBS News14:42 4-May-25
Virginia GOP Roiled by Scandal Political Wire12:02 4-May-25
Trump's presidential 'heir' plunged into gay porn scandal MailOnline11:31 4-May-25
Councilwoman discusses possible privatization of Miller Park Pool with YMCA Lynchburg News & Advance, Virginia06:25 4-May-25
Youngkin went to war with an openly gay GOP candidate. He lost this round. Politico16:08 3-May-25
Federal Funding Cuts Prompt Instability And Morgantown Finalizes Its Camping Ban, This West Virginia Week West Virginia Public Broadcasting09:44 3-May-25
Youngkin trims $900 million from Virginia budget to hedge Trump actions The Washington Post21:39 2-May-25
Red Onion Prison, NIOSH And The Mountain Laurel Festival, Inside Appalachia West Virginia Public Broadcasting18:48 2-May-25
WV Gov. Morrisey signs bill closing gender-affirming care 'loophole' Advocate.com17:23 2-May-25
Richmond’s civilian emergency response program clears hurdle East Bay Times17:07 2-May-25

      
            
      
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Virginia is considered a swing state. In the federal government, Virginia is represented by two U.S. Senators and eleven U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner are Democrats. Of the eleven Representatives, eight are Democrats and five are Republicans. Virginia has a Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin, who was elected in 2020. The state legislature is divided between a Republican-controlled House of Delegates and a Democratic-held State Senate.

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