Virginia energy plan targets rising power demand, affordability and data-center costs
Virginia’s new energy plan outlines ways to meet rising electricity demand, limit pressure on power bills and hold data centers responsible for added grid costs.
Virginia’s new energy plan outlines ways to meet rising electricity demand, limit pressure on power bills and hold data centers responsible for added grid costs.
How NoVa and Hampton Roads suburbs could shape Virginia’s 2026 races
The suburbs were long a Republican advantage in presidential elections, but they are now a battleground, and their voters help decide close races across the Mid-Atlantic.
The suburbs were long a Republican advantage in presidential elections, but they are now a battleground, and their voters help decide close races across the Mid-Atlantic.
Virginia 2026 voter guide: Key races and amendments on your ballot
Key Virginia midterm races include a U.S. Senate seat and several congressional districts. Voters will also decide whether to adopt key constitutional amendments into the state constitution.
Key Virginia midterm races include a U.S. Senate seat and several congressional districts. Voters will also decide whether to adopt key constitutional amendments into the state constitution.
Virginia early voting starts Sept. 18: What voters need to know
Virginia voters will soon have their opportunity to cast ballots in the 2026 midterm elections, with in-person early voting beginning Sept. 18 and continuing through Oct. 31.
Virginia voters will soon have their opportunity to cast ballots in the 2026 midterm elections, with in-person early voting beginning Sept. 18 and continuing through Oct. 31.
Spanberger intervenes in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger over electric bill concerns
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is formally intervening in the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy, citing concerns about electric bills and the state’s energy needs.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is formally intervening in the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy, citing concerns about electric bills and the state’s energy needs.
Va. primary election results: Who is heading to the November general election?
After delays from state Democrats' failed redistricting attempt, the general election lineup is set for eight congressional seats across the Commonwealth.
After delays from state Democrats' failed redistricting attempt, the general election lineup is set for eight congressional seats across the Commonwealth.
Virginia US Senate Republican primary 2026: Live results
Track live results for Virginia's 2026 Republican primary for U.S. Senate.
Track live results for Virginia's 2026 Republican primary for U.S. Senate.
Virginia US House primary 2026: Live results
Track live results for Virginia's U.S. House primaries, including the district representing Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church.
Track live results for Virginia's U.S. House primaries, including the district representing Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church.
Virginia Primary Election 2026: Live results
Track live results from Virginia's 2026 primary election.
Track live results from Virginia's 2026 primary election.
Virginia's 2026 primary election voter guide: races, candidates and dates
Virginia voters head to the polls for the primary election on Tuesday, August 4.
Virginia voters head to the polls for the primary election on Tuesday, August 4.
Virginia Primary 2026: Election Day info, how to vote in person & when the polls close
Virginia voters head to the polls for the 2026 primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 4. State election officials moved the primary from June to August to meet redistricting deadlines.. The election will determine party nominees for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and local offices ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
Virginia voters head to the polls for the 2026 primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 4. State election officials moved the primary from June to August to meet redistricting deadlines.. The election will determine party nominees for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and local offices ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
Virginia 2026 primary elections: Who's running in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 1st District?
Seven Democrats are looking to potentially unseat Rep. Rob Wittman, who's seeking his 10th term in Congress.
Seven Democrats are looking to potentially unseat Rep. Rob Wittman, who's seeking his 10th term in Congress.
Virginia 2026 primary elections: Who's running in the Republican primary for Virginia's 7th District?
Three Republican candidates are fighting for Virginia's 7th Congressional District, looking to flip the district that used to be represented by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Three Republican candidates are fighting for Virginia's 7th Congressional District, looking to flip the district that used to be represented by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Judge rules temporary injunction on new Virginia gun laws applies statewide
A circuit court judge has ruled that a temporary injunction blocking two new Virginia gun laws applies statewide, expanding a legal battle over the state's newly passed firearms restrictions.
A circuit court judge has ruled that a temporary injunction blocking two new Virginia gun laws applies statewide, expanding a legal battle over the state's newly passed firearms restrictions.
Virginia locks in timeline for 2027 retail marijuana market
Following a budget compromise with lawmakers, Virginia officials finalized the timeline, restrictions and enforcement rules for the Commonwealth's upcoming retail cannabis market.
Following a budget compromise with lawmakers, Virginia officials finalized the timeline, restrictions and enforcement rules for the Commonwealth's upcoming retail cannabis market.
Justice Department files lawsuit against Virginia over new semi-automatic rifle ban
The Justice Department is taking Virginia to court over a new gun law restricting the purchase and sale of certain semi-automatic firearms, including AR-15-style rifles.
The Justice Department is taking Virginia to court over a new gun law restricting the purchase and sale of certain semi-automatic firearms, including AR-15-style rifles.
Judges block Virginia assault weapons ban ahead of July 1 implementation
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban will not take effect as scheduled on July 1 for several localities across the Commonwealth following a series of legal challenges.
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban will not take effect as scheduled on July 1 for several localities across the Commonwealth following a series of legal challenges.
New Virginia laws starting July 1: Pay transparency, rent rules and more
New Virginia laws taking effect July 1 include changes to criminal records, rent payments, eviction notices, job postings, non-competes and traffic enforcement.
New Virginia laws taking effect July 1 include changes to criminal records, rent payments, eviction notices, job postings, non-competes and traffic enforcement.
Virginia leaders reach deal to establish regulated cannabis retail market
Virginia leaders announced a deal Tuesday to create a legal retail cannabis market, a shift after the governor rejected similar legislation last month.
Virginia leaders announced a deal Tuesday to create a legal retail cannabis market, a shift after the governor rejected similar legislation last month.
Spanberger moves to limit federal immigration enforcement on state property
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed new legislation and an executive order responding to what her administration called increasingly aggressive federal immigration enforcement in Virginia.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed new legislation and an executive order responding to what her administration called increasingly aggressive federal immigration enforcement in Virginia.