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Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in Virginia
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through Virginia, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
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Virginia’s governor has announced plans aimed at addressing high energy costs, putting affordability on the state policy agenda.
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No specific roll-call votes are identified for the incumbents representing Virginia’s 1st, 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts.
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Lawmakers raised concerns that larger fines for public marijuana use would worsen unequal outcomes among racial groups.
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The governor signed an order on state secrecy agreements and proposed broader rules on local approvals, environmental standards and energy costs.
Candidate profile · VA
Republican Bryce Reeves is among 14 candidates listed in Virginia’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
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Gov. Abigail Spanberger says states should take stronger action to reduce pollution from data centers.
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Early voting is underway in Virginia while Trump’s mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked and unenforceable.
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Virginia voters can begin voting early while Trump’s mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked and therefore are not in effect.
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Virginians can begin voting Friday for the Nov. 3 midterms after the Supreme Court kept proposed Postal Service restrictions on hold.
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Virginia voters can begin casting ballots in an election featuring a Senate seat, a congressional race and proposed amendments.
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The Virginia Mercury guide concerns the 2026 midterm election but is not directly connected to a specific race, office or candidate.
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The measure would name a Virginia Beach post office for Col. Edward D. Shames, a World War II veteran.
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West Virginia voters will decide in November whether to add a citizen-only voting provision to the state constitution.
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The companies propose spending to on a Richmond tower if their merger receives approval.
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The measure honors the West Virginia World War II hero and is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
Candidate profile · VA
Republican Bert K. Mizusawa is among 14 candidates listed in Virginia’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
Candidate profile · VA
Sean Sublette is one of 11 Democrats listed in the contested U.S. House race in Virginia’s 1st District.
Candidate profile · VA
Independent Alaha Ms. Ahrar is among 18 candidates listed in Virginia's 7th District race for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.