Tag: Virginia governor
Democrats set historic records on election night. Here are six of the firsts they accomplished
Democratic sweeps across the US in elections on Tuesday marked a number of record-breaking firsts, including the first…
Democrat Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia’s first female governor
Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the race for Virginia governor after a closely watched election which her party…
Virginia Democrats move forward in push for new congressional districts
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) â Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, said Monday that she would not…
Virginia Democrats plan to redraw House maps in redistricting push and more headlines
The state Capitol. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)⢠âVirginia Democrats plan to redraw House maps in redistricting push.â…
Virginia governor declares state of emergency to expedite food aid during federal shutdown
By Jasper WardWASHINGTON (Reuters) -Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency on Thursday to help maintain…
DâAngelo, acclaimed and reclusive R&B innovator, dies at 51 and more Virginia headlines
The state Capitol. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)⢠âRichmond native DâAngelo, acclaimed and reclusive R&B innovator, dies at…
Spanberger and Earle-Sears tussle over violent political rhetoric in only debate
Democrat Abigail Spanberger passed on a chance to use one of the most high-profile moments of her run…
Jay Jones cancels fundraiser amid âtwo bulletsâ backlash and more Virginia headlines
The state Capitol. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)⢠âVirginia AG candidate Jay Jones cancels fundraiser amid âtwo bulletsâ…
Whoâs more excited to welcome this Trump ally to Virginia
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (AP) â 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)⢠âAbigail Spanberger gets show of support from 2 former GOP…
UVA report projects flat job growth in Virginia and more state headlines
The state Capitol. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)⢠âUVA report projects flat job growth in Virginia.â â 13newsnow⢅
Progressive veterans group seeks to boost Spanberger in Virginia governorâs 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…