Virginia 2022 tax stimulus check deadline Tuesday

Eligible Virginians can get up to $250 individually - and $500 if filing jointly - in 2022 state stimulus funds. But you have to act fast.

IT issue slows some Virginia voting-related transactions

A previously identified computer problem has prompted the Virginia Department of Elections to send another 149,000 voting-related transactions to local registrars to process.

Midterm Election 2022: Where DMV candidates stand on inflation, economy

As we near Election Day, FOX 5 is breaking down the issues that matter most to voters, including a hot-button issue that is impacting almost every single American voter – inflation and the economy.

Incorrect voter notices sent out in Virginia towns, officials say

Election officials in Virginia are working to fix an issue where voter notices with incorrect information were sent out to voters.

Here are the dates you need to know as Election Day 2022 approaches

Election Day is November 8th across the country, but there are different dates for early voting, registration deadlines and more. 

Spanberger, Vega congressional debate canceled

Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger pulled out of her debate Friday night with Republican opponent Yesli Vega, citing security concerns, poor planning and disagreements over proposed moderators. 

Virginia’s Luria, Kiggans clash in 2nd District debate

Democratic U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria and her GOP challenger, Jen Kiggans, tangled over federal spending, the economy and abortion restrictions during a combative debate Wednesday.

Virginia 2022 Election Guide: Where to vote and how to register

The midterms are coming up, and Virginians can cast their ballots for a combination of candidates for U.S. Congress, as well as local races for county, city and town-level candidates. 

Pivotal race for Virginia's 7th Congressional district heats up

There are 40 days until Election Day, and one of the most important Congressional races in the 2022 midterms is happening in Virginia.  We’re talking about the 7th Congressional District.

Arlington County to consider ranked choice voting method for 2023 election

One Northern Virginia county is considering a ranked choice voting method to count ballots for its Board of Supervisors election in 2023.

Virginia Attorney General creating team to crack down on election law violations

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is putting together a new team to crack down on any election law violations in the Commonwealth, saying he wants to ensure Virginia's "legality and purity in elections."

Virginia law stops early inmate releases, angering families

The 2020 law had a delayed effective date of July 1, 2022, so prison officials would have time to calculate new release dates.

Fairfax County judge slams prosecutor, dismisses child sex assault case

A Fairfax County judge threw out a child sex assault case after criticizing the prosecutor and saying he’s never seen a case handled like this one before.

'Pro-life' Virginia governor wants law banning abortion after 15 weeks

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin commended the Supreme Court Friday for its monumental decision overturning Roe v. Wade and is already saying he wants to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.