Virginia’s 2025 race could be a referendum on DC
As the countdown to Election Day 2025 begins, all eyes are once again on Virginia—a state that has long served as a bellwether for national political trends.
As the countdown to Election Day 2025 begins, all eyes are once again on Virginia—a state that has long served as a bellwether for national political trends.
New Virginia laws take effect July 1, 2025
Several new laws take effect on July 1, 2025 in Virginia, addressing workplace accountability, road safety, education, and digital protections for children.
Several new laws take effect on July 1, 2025 in Virginia, addressing workplace accountability, road safety, education, and digital protections for children.
Early voting begins in Virginia 11th District special election for Connolly's seat
Democrats begin voting Tuesday in Virginia's 11th Congressional District to choose a replacement candidate for the seat once held by the late Rep. Gerry Connolly.
Democrats begin voting Tuesday in Virginia's 11th Congressional District to choose a replacement candidate for the seat once held by the late Rep. Gerry Connolly.
2025 Virginia primary election results
Virginia’s 2025 race for governor is already shaping up to be historic—but the primary election on June 17 focused on other key statewide and local contests.
Virginia’s 2025 race for governor is already shaping up to be historic—but the primary election on June 17 focused on other key statewide and local contests.
Jay Jones wins Virginia Democratic primary for Attorney General
Jay Jones has been declared the winner of Virginia's Democratic primary for attorney general.
Jay Jones has been declared the winner of Virginia's Democratic primary for attorney general.
Virginia Primary: A look at the 6 Democratic Lt. Gov. candidates
Virginians decide Tuesday which Democrat will face Republican John Reid in November as lieutenant governor. Each candidate offers a distinct vision—ranging from labor reform to education funding to election safeguards.
Virginians decide Tuesday which Democrat will face Republican John Reid in November as lieutenant governor. Each candidate offers a distinct vision—ranging from labor reform to education funding to election safeguards.
Virginia Attorney General primary: Where candidates stand on key issues
Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday to select party nominees in several high-profile statewide races, including the attorney general. Two Democrats, Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor, are vying for the chance to challenge Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in November.
Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday to select party nominees in several high-profile statewide races, including the attorney general. Two Democrats, Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor, are vying for the chance to challenge Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in November.
Virginia Primary: Who's on the ballot, how to vote
Virginia voters will head to the polls on June 17 to cast their ballots in the state’s primary election, a key milestone in a race that’s already making history.
Virginia voters will head to the polls on June 17 to cast their ballots in the state’s primary election, a key milestone in a race that’s already making history.
Spanberger slams FBI relocation, pushes affordability agenda, weighs in on Trump-Newsom
Democratic nominee for Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger is speaking out strongly against the Trump administration’s proposal to move the FBI National Academy from Quantico to Alabama—calling the plan “outrageous” and “politically motivated.”
Democratic nominee for Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger is speaking out strongly against the Trump administration’s proposal to move the FBI National Academy from Quantico to Alabama—calling the plan “outrageous” and “politically motivated.”
Virginia governor candidates eye end to Virginia car tax
The two leading candidates for governor in Virginia both want to abolish the state’s unpopular personal property tax on vehicles, commonly known as the “car tax.”
The two leading candidates for governor in Virginia both want to abolish the state’s unpopular personal property tax on vehicles, commonly known as the “car tax.”
Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.
Youngkin cuts $900 million from Virginia budget
Governor Glenn Youngkin is slashing almost a billion dollars from Virginia's budget, including cuts impacting child care and state universities.
Governor Glenn Youngkin is slashing almost a billion dollars from Virginia's budget, including cuts impacting child care and state universities.
Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly announces retirement from Congress after cancer returns
Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) announced on Monday that he would step back from Congress after learning his cancer has returned.
Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) announced on Monday that he would step back from Congress after learning his cancer has returned.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin threatens to withhold state funding from alleged 'sanctuary cities'
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is threatening state funding for local governments if they don’t cooperate with federal immigration authorities. It’s all part of the governor’s efforts to go after so-called "sanctuary cities" in the Commonwealth.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is threatening state funding for local governments if they don’t cooperate with federal immigration authorities. It’s all part of the governor’s efforts to go after so-called "sanctuary cities" in the Commonwealth.
Amanda Chase discusses Gubernatorial Run and key issues on 'The Final 5'
Virginia voters are preparing to head to the polls later this year to elect a new governor, and the Republican primary field is growing.
Virginia voters are preparing to head to the polls later this year to elect a new governor, and the Republican primary field is growing.
Virginia gubernatorial candidate Dave LaRock discusses campaign, DOGE
Virginia gubernatorial candidate Dave LaRock joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss his campaign for governor, emphasizing his belief that Virginia needs strong leadership to ensure accountability and government efficiency.
Virginia gubernatorial candidate Dave LaRock joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss his campaign for governor, emphasizing his belief that Virginia needs strong leadership to ensure accountability and government efficiency.
Virginia court rules frozen embryos cannot be divided as property
A Virginia court has ruled that frozen embryos cannot be classified as property, marking a pivotal decision in a legal battle between a cancer survivor and her ex-husband over custody of the embryos.
A Virginia court has ruled that frozen embryos cannot be classified as property, marking a pivotal decision in a legal battle between a cancer survivor and her ex-husband over custody of the embryos.
Virginia’s gubernatorial race begins to take shape
The nation's attention will be on Virginia this year as voters elect a new governor, in a race that is traditionally seen as a bellwether for the party in power at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
The nation's attention will be on Virginia this year as voters elect a new governor, in a race that is traditionally seen as a bellwether for the party in power at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Multiple ICE arrests reported across northern Virginia causing 'wave of anxiety'
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a major law enforcement operation in Northern Virginia Tuesday, targeting MS-13 and 18th Street gang members.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a major law enforcement operation in Northern Virginia Tuesday, targeting MS-13 and 18th Street gang members.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin orders local law enforcement to assist ICE
Police in Virginia can now help with immigration enforcement at the local level after Governor Glen Youngkin signed an executive order Thursday that gives them the power to work alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Police in Virginia can now help with immigration enforcement at the local level after Governor Glen Youngkin signed an executive order Thursday that gives them the power to work alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement.