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.
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 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 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
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.
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.
Virginia senator proposes legislation to remove Robert E. Lee's name from Arlington House
The historic Arlington House could become a national historic site and drop "Robert E. Lee" from its name.
The historic Arlington House could become a national historic site and drop "Robert E. Lee" from its name.
DCA crash anniversary: families honor 67 victims at DC vigil
Hundreds of people are expected to attend a vigil this evening to honor the 67 lives lost in the midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) last year.
Hundreds of people are expected to attend a vigil this evening to honor the 67 lives lost in the midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) last year.
FULL SPEECH: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger lays out priorities in inaugural address
Virginia's first female governor was sworn into office on Saturday.
Virginia's first female governor was sworn into office on Saturday.
Spanberger calls for affordability reform, stresses bipartisanship in first address
Newly-inaugurated Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered her first State of the Commonwealth address to the General Assembly on Jan. 19, which she used to focus on affordability and bipartisan leadership.
Newly-inaugurated Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered her first State of the Commonwealth address to the General Assembly on Jan. 19, which she used to focus on affordability and bipartisan leadership.
Here are the 10 executive orders Spanberger signed on her first day as governor
During her first day on the job, Spanberger signed a total of 10 executive orders covering a wide swath of policy issues.
During her first day on the job, Spanberger signed a total of 10 executive orders covering a wide swath of policy issues.
Abigail Spanberger delivers speech at swearing-in ceremony
Abigail Spanberger, the new governor of Virginia, delivered her inaugural address at her swearing-in ceremony in Richmond on Saturday.
Abigail Spanberger, the new governor of Virginia, delivered her inaugural address at her swearing-in ceremony in Richmond on Saturday.
Watch LIVE: 2026 Virginia governor inauguration
On Saturday, January 17, Virginia will inaugurate its first female governor, Abigail Spanberger, along with Ghazala Hashmi as lieutenant governor and Jay Jones as attorney general. Here's how to watch the ceremony and parade live.
On Saturday, January 17, Virginia will inaugurate its first female governor, Abigail Spanberger, along with Ghazala Hashmi as lieutenant governor and Jay Jones as attorney general. Here's how to watch the ceremony and parade live.
Virginia Governor Inauguration 2026: When it starts and how to watch live
Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger marks history as the first woman to be elected governor of the Commonwealth. Elected back in November 2025, Spanberger has taken the time leading up to the inauguration to build her cabinet and coordinate with the General Assembly ahead of the new legislative session. Now, with the inauguration, Spanberger will be officially sworn into office and launch her initiative to unite Virginians and her campaign focusing on education, affordability and public safety.
Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger marks history as the first woman to be elected governor of the Commonwealth. Elected back in November 2025, Spanberger has taken the time leading up to the inauguration to build her cabinet and coordinate with the General Assembly ahead of the new legislative session. Now, with the inauguration, Spanberger will be officially sworn into office and launch her initiative to unite Virginians and her campaign focusing on education, affordability and public safety.
Maryland, Virginia state legislatures now back in session
Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia. Both states have a laundry list of items to tackle over the next few months. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us now with what is on the agenda in the free state and in the Commonwealth.
Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia. Both states have a laundry list of items to tackle over the next few months. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us now with what is on the agenda in the free state and in the Commonwealth.
Maryland, Virginia state legislatures now back in session
Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia.
Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia.
Virginia judge questions Trump appointee's US Attorney title
A federal judge is demanding answers from Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee who continues to identify herself as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia despite a court ruling that declared her appointment unlawful.
A federal judge is demanding answers from Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee who continues to identify herself as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia despite a court ruling that declared her appointment unlawful.
Spanberger, Youngkin meet at Governor's Mansion in Richmond to begin transition
Virginia’s new Democratic governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, sat down with Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday as the handoff of power is already underway.
Virginia’s new Democratic governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, sat down with Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday as the handoff of power is already underway.
Election Day post-mortem: VA Democrats, Republicans analyze what went right and what went wrong
A new political reality is taking shape in Virginia.
A new political reality is taking shape in Virginia.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Virginia 2025 election results: Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General & House of Delegates
Democrats are celebrating a sweeping victory in Virginia. See the results of all the races online.
Democrats are celebrating a sweeping victory in Virginia. See the results of all the races online.
Democrats sweep three major races in Virginia; pick up 13 seats in House of Delegates
It was a big night for Democrats in Virginia.
It was a big night for Democrats in Virginia.