Virginia 2025 Election Day: When will election results be available?

With Virginia voters heading to the polls to decide key statewide races Tuesday, election officials say unofficial results could come soon after polls close — but tight races may take until tomorrow to call.

Virginia Elections 2025: How to vote on Nov. 4

Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4, to elect a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, members of the House of Delegates, and local officials across the state. 

Virginia candidates make final campaign efforts ahead of Election Day

We are now just hours from Election Day in Virginia. All of the major candidates spoke at events Monday night, gearing up for Tuesday’s election.

Police say 'no evidence' of 'active attacker' reported near UVA's library

The University of Virginia Police Division has confirmed that the reports of an "active attacker with a gun" in the area of the school's Shannon Library on Monday afternoon were unfounded. 

Stafford teen charged with arson in vacant building fire

An 18-year-old man from Stafford County has been arrested in connection with a fire at a vacant commercial building.

19-year-old motorcyclist crashes into car, dies after speeding away from officer in Bristow: police

A 19-year-old Manassas man died Saturday night after crashing his motorcycle into a car in Bristow. Police say he turned off his headlights and sped away from a Prince William County police officer before the crash.

Lucky Virginia Lottery player wins $2 million Mega Millions prize at Wawa

A Virginia Lottery player from Chesapeake was stunned when he learned his ticket had won $2 million in the September 26 Mega Millions drawing. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, said, “I about passed out!” after checking the results.

Virginia lawmakers advance plan to redraw state's congressional districts

Lawmakers in Richmond are advancing a plan to redistrict Virginia’s U.S. House districts, but there is still an uphill battle before new maps could become a reality.

SNAP Benefits Government Shutdown: Full list of what states are doing to help families

With federal SNAP benefits set to run out this weekend amid the government shutdown, states are stepping in to help low-income families who risk going hungry. Here's what each state is doing and how to find meals if your benefits end November 1.

Virginia gubernatorial candidates make final efforts to campaign days ahead of election

The race for Virginia governor rolled into northern Virginia on Thursday as Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger’s bus tour arrived in Alexandria just days ahead of Election Day. 

Sterling fire suspect filed insurance claim day after fatal blaze, court documents say

The 78-year-old man charged with intentionally setting a townhouse fire in Sterling that left a woman dead was caught on camera behind the townhomes at the time the fire was set, according to court documents. 

DC weather: Rain & storms Thursday morning; cool and dry Halloween

Rain continues to fall across the D.C. region Thursday morning, arriving in waves and making for a soggy start to the day.

Battle over Buc-ee's: Stafford County residents speak out against proposed store

Popular Texas-based travel center chain Buc-ee's wants to build a second Virginia location in Stafford, but Wednesday night, several residents begged the county planning commission to reject its plans.

SNAP Benefits Government Shutdown: DMV food banks bracing for surge

Food banks across the D.C. region are preparing for a surge in demand as millions of Americans face the possible loss of SNAP benefits by the end of the week.

When does early voting end in Virginia?

Voters in several East Coast states are heading into the final days of early voting ahead of the November 4 election. Here’s how long residents in Virginia have left to cast ballots before Election Day.