Tag: Abigail Spanberger

Democrats seek an off-year election boost in New Jersey and Virginia

Every four years, when the country is between national elections, politicians and political insiders turn their attention to…

Voting kicks off in Virginia governor’s race — as Trump policies take center-stage

Early in-person voting began Friday in Virginia's gubernatorial election, marking one of the first major political contests since…

Who’s more excited to welcome this Trump ally to Virginia

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (AP) — With President Donald Trump noticeably absent from Virginia's race for governor, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears…

Spanberger gets show of support from 2 former GOP lawmakers and more Virginia headlines

The state Capitol. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)• “Abigail Spanberger gets show of support from 2 former GOP…

With the economy faltering, Democrats in fall races focus on affordability

The Democratic candidates in this fall’s top statewide races have chosen a relentless focus on one word: affordability.Rep.…

Virginia leaders rebuke racist sign targeting GOP gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears: ‘Repulsive’

Virginia leaders across party lines are condemning a racist sign displayed Thursday outside a Northern Virginia school board…

Progressive veterans group seeks to boost Spanberger in Virginia governor’s race with $500,000 ad campaign

VoteVets, a liberal organization that supports veterans who run for office, is launching a half-million-dollar ad campaign to…

Earle-Sears accepts CNN invitation to Virginia governor’s debate

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the Republican nominee for governor, formally accepted CNN’s invitation on Wednesday to participate…

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears is on the defensive in Virginia’s race for governor

HOPEWELL, Va. (AP) — Against an olive drab backdrop in a barbecue joint filled with the aroma of…