A poll on the 2025 gubernatorial race
A new poll on the 2025 gubernatorial election asks respondents whether they would support Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-VA07, or Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears. The poll also examines a potential…
Richmond organizations defend their decision to back Roday
Subscribers to the Virginia Political Newsletter received this story first. by Brandon Jarvis At a Tuesday morning press conference, two organizations that have historically advocated for people of color in…
Nivar announces candidacy in competitive Henrico House seat
by Brandon Jarvis May Nivar announced Monday that she is running for the Democratic nomination in a competitive Henrico House of Delegates district next year. She is seeking the nomination…
Youngkin and Trump hold Virginia tele-rally to talk early voting
by Brandon Jarvis Former President Donald Trump and Gov. Glenn Youngkin held a tele-rally Sunday evening to discuss the upcoming presidential election and encourage supporters to take advantage of early…
The Republican Party of Virginia asked local VA-05 GOP committee members to affirm their support for McGuire
The Republican State Central Committee sent letters to local committee chairs and some of their members in the 5th Congressional District asking them to affirm their support for state Sen.…
Charlottesville City Council gives final approval for RCV in local races
by Brandon Jarvis Charlotteville City Council voted Tuesday to allow ranked choice voting in nomination elections for city council races. The measure passed on a vote of 4-1. Mayor Juandiego…
Racial disparities in traffic stop outcomes exist across Virginia
by Brandon Jarvis In February, the judge in US v. Moore dismissed an indictment against a Black Richmond man after finding the city police department selectively enforced its traffic laws…
NOVA Republicans launch push to enroll Republicans in absentee voter list with end goal of changing early vote laws
Virginia’s 11th Congressional District Republican Committee is launching an experiment to register more Republicans for the permanent absentee ballot list. The committee's stated goal is to help Republicans win more…
Sears argues with the Buena Vista crowd on Labor Day
by Brandon Jarvis Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears gave a combative speech to a rowdy crowd at Monday’s Buena Vista Labor Day celebration. Sears will likely run for the Republican nomination…
Gwen Walz to campaign in Virginia Friday
Gwen Walz is coming to Virginia on Friday to headline an educator appreciation event. She is the wife of Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president.