New poll shows Spanberger with 10-point lead over Earle-Sears in VA governor's race

A new poll from Emerson College Polling/The Hill shows the Democratic nominee for Virginia governor, Abigail Spanberger, with a 10-point lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears.

Who is James Walkinshaw? Meet VA's newest House representative

Democrat James Walkinshaw has won a special election to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, besting Republican Stewart Whitson, an Army veteran and former FBI agent.

Virginia special election: How to view live results when poll close

Voters in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington will choose a replacement Tuesday for the late Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, who died in May after battling cancer.

VA Democratic governor race: Spanberger leads in polls but Sears appears to be closing gap

Virginia will have a new governor come November, and no matter what, it will be historic as the two candidates are both women. The Commonwealth has never had a female governor before. 

Virginia gubernatorial debate in question as candidates decline options

With just 81 days to go until Virginia voters choose their next governor, there’s still no word on whether the two major candidates will meet on the debate stage.

Trump suggests he may endorse Earle-Sears for VA governor

President Donald Trump says he may endorse Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s 2025 governor’s race — though he stopped short of making it official.

Virginia politician set on fire in attack

A Danville City Councilmember was set on fire Wednesday over what police say was a "personal matter." 

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.

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.

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. 

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 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.

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 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. 

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.”

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.”