How are rising costs shaping voters in the DC suburbs?
Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.
Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering: DOJ
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most powerful Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with what federal authorities alleged was a leadership role in a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds.
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most powerful Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with what federal authorities alleged was a leadership role in a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds.
Envelopes with suspicious substance force evacuations at Maryland, Virginia congressional offices
Two D.C.-area lawmakers said letters containing a suspicious substance were sent to their offices.
Two D.C.-area lawmakers said letters containing a suspicious substance were sent to their offices.
Transit costs drive NoVa, Maryland voter priorities for 2026 midterms
Rising gas prices and high commuter costs across the Mid-Atlantic are hitting suburban and rural drivers hard, making transportation affordability a key issue for voters in the 2026 midterms.
Rising gas prices and high commuter costs across the Mid-Atlantic are hitting suburban and rural drivers hard, making transportation affordability a key issue for voters in the 2026 midterms.
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.