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Candidate profile · VA
Khanna is one of 11 Democrats listed in the contested 2026 general election for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District.
News · VA
Blennerhassett Island is among the state parks included in a funding announcement from West Virginia’s governor.
News · VA
Virginia’s governor has announced plans aimed at addressing high energy costs, putting affordability on the state policy agenda.
News · VA
No specific roll-call votes are identified for the incumbents representing Virginia’s 1st, 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts.
News · VA
The attorney general has asked Virginia’s State Corporation Commission for more time to review the proposed merger.
News · VA
West Virginia has announced a statewide rebate program focused on household energy expenses.
News · VA
Lawmakers raised concerns that larger fines for public marijuana use would worsen unequal outcomes among racial groups.
Candidate profile · VA
Republican Jacob Roginsky is among 18 candidates listed in Virginia’s 2026 race for the 7th Congressional District.
News · VA
The funding is intended to expand child care in Southwest Virginia, though the amount, recipients and schedule have not been announced.
News · VA
West Virginia has announced Dolly Days, a read-a-thon centered on children and reading.
News · VA
Virginia’s Nov. 3 ballot includes a U.S. Senate race and elections in all 11 U.S. House districts.
News · VA
The governor signed an order on state secrecy agreements and proposed broader rules on local approvals, environmental standards and energy costs.
News · VA
The attorney general asked Virginia’s State Corporation Commission to extend its review of the proposed Dominion-NextEra merger.
Candidate profile · VA
Joshua Ertle is running without a party affiliation in Virginia’s contested 7th District U.S. House race.
Candidate profile · VA
Republican Bryce Reeves is among 14 candidates listed in Virginia’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
News · VA
Attorney General Jay Jones has aligned Virginia with other states opposing a proposed federal rule involving Medicaid.
News · VA
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said states should take a greater role in regulating A.I. data centers.
News · VA
Gov. Abigail Spanberger says states should take stronger action to reduce pollution from data centers.
News · VA
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has joined other states opposing a proposed federal rule involving Medicaid.
News · VA
Early voting is underway in Virginia while Trump’s mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked and unenforceable.
News · VA
Virginia Gov. Spanberger has enacted new state rules governing data centers, shifting attention to implementation and enforcement.
Candidate profile · VA
Republican Nathan Headrick is among eight candidates listed for Virginia’s 11th District general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
News · VA
Virginia voters can begin voting early while Trump’s mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked and therefore are not in effect.
News · VA
Voting begins Sept. 18 for federal contests and three proposed amendments, with Election Day set for Nov. 3.
Candidate profile · VA
Cywinski is one of 11 Democrats listed in the contested 2026 election for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District.
News · VA
Virginians can begin voting Friday for the Nov. 3 midterms after the Supreme Court kept proposed Postal Service restrictions on hold.
News · VA
AP projects Virginia voters approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map with the goal of favoring Democrats.
News · VA
Virginia voters can begin casting ballots in an election featuring a Senate seat, a congressional race and proposed amendments.
News · VA
West Virginia court documents accuse Andrew Norris Hauler, 23, of abandoning four wild horses he had recently adopted from the federal government.
News · VA
Virginians can begin voting early Friday in general and special elections involving three proposed constitutional amendments.