Virginia gun dealers see spike in sales

As the gun debate rages on in Virginia, gun store owners in the Commonwealth say business is booming.

Judge upholds Gov. Ralph Northam's ban on weapons at upcoming pro-gun rally in Virginia

A judge on Thursday upheld a ban on firearms at a pro-gun rally scheduled for next week in Virginia, rejecting a request from gun-rights groups that sued to overturn it.

Northam to ban guns from Capitol grounds: AP report

Fearing a repeat of the deadly violence that engulfed Charlottesville more than two years ago, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam plans to declare a temporary emergency Wednesday banning all weapons, including guns, from Capitol Square ahead of a massive rally planned next week over gun rights. 

Push to ban assault weapons in Virginia meets resistance

Some top Virginia Democratic senators are expressing reservations about plans to ban assault weapons — a key part of the new Democratic majority's gun-control proposals and one that's drawn fierce resistance from gun-rights advocates.

Virginia lawmakers vote to ban guns at state Capitol

Virginia lawmakers voted Friday to ban firearms at the state Capitol, the first in what's expected to be many contentious gun votes in the coming weeks.

Newly empowered Virginia Democrats promise action

A historically diverse Virginia General Assembly convened Wednesday, led for the first time in more than two decades by Democrats who promised to enact a litany of changes.

Stafford County votes to be 2nd Amendment sanctuary

The Second Amendment sanctuary movement has moved to Stafford County where the board of supervisors have voted in favor of the declaration.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposes $22M to improve maternal health outcomes

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is proposing about $22 million for efforts to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies and reduce the racial disparity in the state’s maternal mortality rate.  

Report: Legalizing casinos would provide modest boost for Virginia

A new state report says legalizing casinos in Virginia would provide a modest economic boost in state tax revenues and to communities where casinos are located.

Democrats promise swift action after win in Virginia

Gov. Ralph Northam laid out his vision Wednesday for a changing Virginia a day after Democrats seized control of the General Assembly for the first time in more than two decades.

Democrats win control of Virginia statehouse for 1st time in more than 2 decades

Virginia Democrats continued their winning streak under President Trump on Tuesday and took full control of the statehouse for the first time in more than two decades.

Virginia woman who gave the finger to President Trump's motorcade wins election

The woman who lost her job after displaying her middle finger at President Donald Trump's motorcade has won a seat on a county board of supervisors in Virginia.

Democrats gain Senate control in Virginia for the 1st time in 5 years

Virginia Democrats gained control of the state Senate on Tuesday, but control of the House was still unknown as officials continued to count votes in key races.

Virginia 2019 Election Results: Find State, County and local results

Find real-time results from some of the biggest races in Virginia. Check back often as the results will be updated frequently.

Virginia legislative elections test anti-Trump sentiment

Virginians were casting ballots Tuesday to decide which party should control the statehouse in a widely watched contest that will test how voters feel about President Donald Trump and his possible impeachment.

Virginia polls open; find your polling place here

Virginians are deciding which party should control the statehouse in a widely watched contest that will test how voters feel about President Donald Trump and his possible impeachment.

Black Virginia lawmakers to boycott Trump's Jamestown visit

Virginia's black state lawmakers announced Monday that they will boycott a ceremony this week commemorating the beginnings of American democracy because President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend.