When is the deadline to register for the Virginia primary?

Voters in Virginia who want to participate in the state’s 2026 primary must register by Friday, July 24.

New Virginia education laws tackle classroom phone use and outdated school projects

Virginia lawmakers passed new laws targeting classroom cellphone use and school construction, aiming to reduce distractions and improve aging infrastructure.

Virginia redistricting poll shows narrow support, but turnout could decide outcome
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A new poll by The Washington Post suggests Virginia voters are narrowly backing a high-stakes redistricting proposal, but the final outcome remains uncertain. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson reports.

What to know about the ‘No Kings’ protest in DC this weekend

Washington, D.C. and the DMV will host the third major "No Kings" march and rally Saturday, March 28, 2026, part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations the same day.

New Virginia law aims to prevent underage vaping in schools and communities

A new bill aimed at keeping vapes out of schools and out of students’ hands is set to reach Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s desk for signing.

Early voting underway with redistricting referendum on the ballot in Virginia
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The redistricting battle continues in the Commonwealth with thousands of people heading to the polls for early voting and thousands of dollars poured into the campaigns.

Early voting opens for Virginia redistricting referendum

Early voting begins in Virginia today for residents to decide on whether to approve a state constitutional amendment to redraw congressional voter maps. 

Virginia redistricting: Obama urges residents to vote 'yes' during early voting

Former President Barack Obama has launched an effort to boost Virginia's redistricting amendment the day before early voting begins across the state.

Gov. Spanberger backs Virginia redistricting amendment ahead of early voting

As early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, Governor Abigail Spanberger is encouraging voters to support the proposed amendment.

Virginia AG Jay Jones faces questions on schools and ICE cooperation

Newly elected Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones started working on day one, pushing back against the Trump administration and securing settlements for the commonwealth’s consumers. But some of his positions on major issues remain unclear.

Virginia voters to weigh in on redistricting

Virginia’s redistricting election is moving ahead after the Virginia Supreme Court said Friday that a statewide referendum can be held April 21 on whether to authorize mid-decade redistricting, and the court will decide sometime later whether the plan is legal.

VA Democrats vote to approve proposed redistricting map

Virginia Democrats approved a proposed congressional map Tuesday that could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Virginia Democrats release proposed new congressional district map

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a bill on Friday, sending four constitutional amendments to voters — one of which concerns congressional map redistricting.

Virginia Democrats release proposed new congressional district map
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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill sending four constitutional amendments to voters, including redistricting. It comes as Democratic lawmakers unveil a new proposed congressional map that could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. FOX 5’s Julie Donaldson explains what the proposal would do and what still has to happen before it could take effect.