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Virginia’s 2026 federal races: Senate and 11 House seats
Elections and votingVirginia voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives for all 11 congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskOct 5, 2026
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West Virginia governor announces state park funding
Elections and votingBlennerhassett Island is among the state parks included in a funding announcement from West Virginia’s governor.
The Ballot Virginia DeskOct 3, 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
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Virginia lawmakers warn higher marijuana fines deepen disparities
Elections and votingLawmakers raised concerns that larger fines for public marijuana use would worsen unequal outcomes among racial groups.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
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Spanberger announces child care funding for Southwest Virginia
Elections and votingThe funding is intended to expand child care in Southwest Virginia, though the amount, recipients and schedule have not been announced.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 27, 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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What Virginia voters will decide in the 2026 elections
Elections and votingVirginia’s Nov. 3 ballot includes a U.S. Senate race and elections in all 11 U.S. House districts.
The Ballot Virginia 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 early voting starts as mail limits stay blocked
Elections and votingEarly voting is underway in Virginia while Trump’s mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked and unenforceable.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 22, 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 early voting starts with ballot limits blocked
Elections and votingVirginia voters can begin voting early while Trump’s mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked and therefore are not in effect.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 21, 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 early voting begins with mail rules unchanged
Elections and votingVirginians can begin voting Friday for the Nov. 3 midterms after the Supreme Court kept proposed Postal Service restrictions on hold.
The Ballot Virginia Policy 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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Early voting begins for Virginia contests and amendments
Elections and votingVirginia voters can begin casting ballots in an election featuring a Senate seat, a congressional race and proposed amendments.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 19, 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’s 2026 Midterm Voter Guide: What to Know
Elections and votingThe Virginia Mercury guide concerns the 2026 midterm election but is not directly connected to a specific race, office or candidate.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
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House passes Kiggans bill honoring WWII veteran Shames
Elections and votingThe measure would name a Virginia Beach post office for Col. Edward D. Shames, a World War II veteran.
The Ballot Virginia Policy 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
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Warner to vote in Alexandria, questions DHS file access
Elections and votingThe senator will vote Friday as early voting opens and says federal agents improperly obtained Virginians’ personal voter information.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 18, 2026
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West Virginia to vote on citizen-only voting amendment
Elections and votingWest Virginia voters will decide in November whether to add a citizen-only voting provision to the state constitution.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
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Virginia law lets legislator-lawyers delay court cases
Elections and votingThe law requires many court proceedings to be postponed when they conflict with General Assembly sessions or legislative meetings.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 15, 2026
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NextEra, Dominion tie Richmond tower plan to merger approval
Elections and votingThe companies propose spending to on a Richmond tower if their merger receives approval.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
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Trump signs Woody Williams monument act
Elections and votingThe act, named for West Virginia native Hershel “Woody” Williams, creates a National Medal of Honor Monument.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 14, 2026
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Trump signs bill honoring Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams
Elections and votingThe measure honors the West Virginia World War II hero and is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 14, 2026