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Virginia early voting begins Friday
Health careVirginians can begin voting early Friday in general and special elections involving three proposed constitutional amendments.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 19, 2026
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News · VA
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
News · VA
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
News · VA
Dominion updates terms of proposed Virginia NextEra deal
Energy and environmentDominion changed parts of its proposed merger with NextEra as Spanberger and other lawmakers scrutinize the transaction.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 18, 2026
News · VA
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
News · VA
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
News · VA
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
News · VA
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
News · VA
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
News · VA
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
News · VA
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
News · VA
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
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
Joseph Patrick Cooney: Candidate for Virginia’s 7th District
Elections and votingDemocrat Joseph Patrick Cooney is among 18 candidates listed in Virginia’s contested 7th District U.S. House race.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 7, 2026
Candidate profile · VA
Bert K. Mizusawa in Virginia’s 2026 U.S. Senate race
Elections and votingRepublican Bert K. Mizusawa is among 14 candidates listed in Virginia’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 7, 2026
Candidate profile · VA
Candidate profile: Sean Sublette in Virginia’s 1st District
Elections and votingSean Sublette is one of 11 Democrats listed in the contested U.S. House race in Virginia’s 1st District.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 5, 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
Candidate profile: Melanie Virginia Lucero
Elections and votingLucero is one of 11 candidates listed in the 2026 general election for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 4, 2026
Candidate profile · VA
Adele Mcclure in Virginia’s 7th District House race
Elections and votingMcclure is listed as a Democrat in the contested 2026 race for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 1, 2026
Candidate profile · VA
Candidate profile: Alaha Ms. Ahrar in Virginia's 7th
Elections and votingIndependent Alaha Ms. Ahrar is among 18 candidates listed in Virginia's 7th District race for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskAug 31, 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
Who is running for U.S. Senate in Virginia in 2026
Elections and votingVirginia’s contested U.S. Senate race includes 14 candidates across four political labels, including incumbent Democrat Mark Robert Warner.
The Ballot Virginia DeskAug 29, 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