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Missy Cotter Smasal vs Jen Kiggans: Race for VA-2 is one of Virginia's most competitive

Missy Cotter Smasal vs Jen Kiggans: Race for VA-2 is one of Virginia's most competitive

Just one day out from the election, eyes are on one of Virginia's most competitive races in District 2.  

November 4, 2024 3:27pm EST
WATCH: Trump rallies with Youngkin in Virginia as Harris takes lead in polls

WATCH: Trump rallies with Youngkin in Virginia as Harris takes lead in polls

Former President Donald Trump is set to deliver remarks at the Salem Civic Center Arena on Saturday, joined by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Senate candidate Hung Cao.

November 2, 2024 10:38pm EDT
Woman born and raised in Virginia among 1,600 voter registrations canceled: 'I don't understand'

Woman born and raised in Virginia among 1,600 voter registrations canceled: 'I don't understand'

The Biden administration filed its response to Virginia in the Supreme Court Tuesday afternoon regarding the removal of 1,600 so-called non-citizens from the voter rolls just a week before Election Day. 

October 29, 2024 4:03pm EDT
Virginia pushes Supreme Court to uphold voter removals ahead of election

Virginia pushes Supreme Court to uphold voter removals ahead of election

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has filed an emergency appeal to the United States Supreme Court, seeking to halt a lower court order mandating that 1,600 individuals removed from the state’s voter rolls be reinstated. 

October 28, 2024 4:35pm EDT
Who is Hung Cao? Everything to know about Virginia's Republican candidate for US Senate

Who is Hung Cao? Everything to know about Virginia's Republican candidate for US Senate

There are two weeks until Election Day and states across the country are gearing up before voters hit the polls in November. In Virginia, incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine is facing off against GOP challenger Hung Cao in the race for a senate seat.

October 28, 2024 10:25am EDT
Virginia must restore 1,600 voter registrations purged ahead of election, judge rules

Virginia must restore 1,600 voter registrations purged ahead of election, judge rules

A federal judge on Friday ordered Virginia to restore more than 1,600 voter registrations that she said were illegally purged in the last two months in an effort to stop noncitizens from voting.

October 25, 2024 6:04pm EDT
Who is Tim Kaine? Everything to know about Virginia's Democratic candidate for US Senate

Who is Tim Kaine? Everything to know about Virginia's Democratic candidate for US Senate

In the final weeks before Election Day, several contests in the region are heating up. In Virginia, Democratic incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine faces Republican challenger Hung Cao in the race for a senate seat.

October 25, 2024 12:17pm EDT
Thursday hearing could block Virginia voter purge, restore registrations

Thursday hearing could block Virginia voter purge, restore registrations

A hearing is scheduled for Thursday in Alexandria on a Justice Department request for an injunction that could block the program and restore the registrations of those purged from the rolls.

October 23, 2024 4:33pm EDT
Sen. Tim Kaine discusses Middle East conflict, re-election bid, and bipartisanship

Sen. Tim Kaine discusses Middle East conflict, re-election bid, and bipartisanship

As he seeks a third term, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine joined Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to discuss recent developments in the Middle East, his re-election campaign, and his commitment to bipartisan legislation.

October 17, 2024 11:50pm EDT
Fairfax County adds 13 voting centers as early ballots surge in Virginia

Fairfax County adds 13 voting centers as early ballots surge in Virginia

13 new voting centers have opened in Fairfax County for in-person early voting.

October 17, 2024 6:51pm EDT
Former Virginia elections official sues Attorney General Jason Miyares

Former Virginia elections official sues Attorney General Jason Miyares

A Virginia elections official who faced criminal charges, later dropped, over a botched vote count in the 2020 presidential election sued the state attorney general Thursday, alleging malicious prosecution.

October 17, 2024 5:42pm EDT
Federal lawsuit accuses Virginia Governor Youngkin of unlawful voter roll purge

Federal lawsuit accuses Virginia Governor Youngkin of unlawful voter roll purge

A coalition of immigrant-rights groups and the League of Women Voters in Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares of an ongoing “purge" of voter rolls that will disenfranchise legitimate voters.

October 8, 2024 4:30pm EDT
Three people walking on Fairfax County roads struck, killed by cars days apart

Three people walking on Fairfax County roads struck, killed by cars days apart

Three pedestrians have been hit and killed in Fairfax County in just a matter of days.

September 23, 2024 6:44pm EDT
How to register to vote in DC, Maryland, & Virginia

How to register to vote in DC, Maryland, & Virginia

Here’s how you can register to vote in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia on National Voter Registration Day.

September 17, 2024 9:04am EDT
Virginia AG Miyares holds off on gubernatorial decision, focuses on 2024 GOP wins

Virginia AG Miyares holds off on gubernatorial decision, focuses on 2024 GOP wins

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares signaled he won't announce whether he'll run for governor in 2025 until after this year's presidential election. 

September 5, 2024 11:07pm EDT
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears to run for governor

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears to run for governor

Virginia's current Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears has filed paperwork to begin her run for governor of the Commonwealth on the Republican ticket. 

September 5, 2024 12:43pm EDT
Youngkin mandates all paper ballots for presidential elections in Virginia

Youngkin mandates all paper ballots for presidential elections in Virginia

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is ordering all votes for the 2024 presidential election to be cast by paper ballot.

August 8, 2024 4:06pm EDT
Fairfax County to restrict student cellphone access at several schools as part of pilot program

Fairfax County to restrict student cellphone access at several schools as part of pilot program

A new pilot program will restrict student cellphone access at several Fairfax County Public Schools beginning in the fall of the 2024-25 school year.

August 2, 2024 1:33pm EDT
Virginia sees 10,000th new business open under Youngkin's tenure, fulfilling top campaign pledge

Virginia sees 10,000th new business open under Youngkin's tenure, fulfilling top campaign pledge

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that his state has surpassed a business-creation milestone he made a campaign pledge to meet.

August 1, 2024 5:02pm EDT
Recount in Virginia GOP primary tests Trump's influence in close race

Recount in Virginia GOP primary tests Trump's influence in close race

A Republican primary recount was being held Thursday to settle whether John McGuire, a state senator backed by former President Donald Trump, narrowly defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Bob Good, a conservative who chairs the hard-right House Freedom Caucus.

August 1, 2024 4:05pm EDT
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