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AP projects Virginia voters approved map referendum
Elections and votingThe measure clears the way to redraw Virginia’s congressional districts in a way intended to benefit Democrats.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskOct 5, 2026
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Candidate profile · VA
Candidate profile: Lisa Vedernikova Khanna in Virginia’s 1st
Elections and votingKhanna is one of 11 Democrats listed in the contested 2026 general election for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskOct 4, 2026
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Virginia AG seeks longer review of Dominion-NextEra deal
Elections and votingThe attorney general has asked Virginia’s State Corporation Commission for more time to review the proposed merger.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 29, 2026
Candidate profile · VA
Candidate profile: Jacob Roginsky in Virginia’s 7th District
Elections and votingRepublican Jacob Roginsky is among 18 candidates listed in Virginia’s 2026 race for the 7th Congressional District.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 28, 2026
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West Virginia launches Dolly Days Read-a-Thon for children
Elections and votingWest Virginia has announced Dolly Days, a read-a-thon centered on children and reading.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Virginia AG seeks more time for Dominion-NextEra review
Elections and votingThe attorney general asked Virginia’s State Corporation Commission to extend its review of the proposed Dominion-NextEra merger.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 26, 2026
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Virginia joins opposition to proposed Medicaid rule
Health careAttorney General Jay Jones has aligned Virginia with other states opposing a proposed federal rule involving Medicaid.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 24, 2026
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Spanberger enacts new Virginia data center rules
Elections and votingVirginia Gov. Spanberger has enacted new state rules governing data centers, shifting attention to implementation and enforcement.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 22, 2026
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Virginia voter guide for the 2026 midterm elections
Elections and votingVoting begins Sept. 18 for federal contests and three proposed amendments, with Election Day set for Nov. 3.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 20, 2026
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Virginia approves referendum on congressional map
Elections and votingAP projects Virginia voters approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map with the goal of favoring Democrats.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 20, 2026
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Finksburg man charged over four horses in West Virginia
Elections and votingWest Virginia court documents accuse Andrew Norris Hauler, 23, of abandoning four wild horses he had recently adopted from the federal government.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 19, 2026
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Virginia attorney general creates firearms enforcement unit
Public safetyThe FAIR Unit will investigate gun manufacturers and dealers and may bring civil lawsuits under Virginia’s responsible-conduct law.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 18, 2026
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Virginia’s 2026 midterm ballot: Dates and key votes
Elections and votingVirginians will elect members of Congress and decide three proposed constitutional amendments on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 18, 2026
Candidate profile · VA
Candidate profile: Mark Moran in Virginia’s Senate race
Elections and votingIndependent Mark Moran is among 14 candidates listed for Virginia’s Nov. 3, 2026, U.S. Senate general election.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 11, 2026
Candidate profile · VA
Candidate profile: Douglas Ollivant in Virginia’s 7th
Elections and votingDouglas Ollivant is a Republican in the contested 2026 race for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 8, 2026
Candidate profile · VA
Ata-ul-salaam Bhatti: Candidate for Virginia’s 1st District
Elections and votingBhatti is one of 11 Democrats listed in the contested Virginia 1st District U.S. House race on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 5, 2026
Candidate profile · VA
Aldous D Mina: Virginia U.S. Senate candidate profile
Elections and votingRepublican Aldous D Mina is running in Virginia’s contested U.S. Senate general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskAug 30, 2026
Race preview · VA
Eleven Democrats are running in Virginia’s 1st District
Elections and votingVirginia’s 2026 U.S. House District 1 race is contested, with 11 Democrats running ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskAug 27, 2026