Virginia youth vote helped spark largest Democratic win since 1961
Erika Vasquez, Contributing Writer Virginia experienced a massive blue wave two weeks ago, with Abigail Spanberger flipping the governor’s mansion back to Democratic control and becoming the first female governor in the state’s history. Democrats were propelled to victory in part by a high youth voter turnout. Voters under 30 showed out the most they […]
Spanberger, Hashmi and Jones win election in clean blue sweep
Sal Orlando, Staff Writer Molly Manning, News Editor Abigail Spanberger defeated Winsome Earle-Sears by an overwhelming margin on Tuesday to make history as Virginia’s first ever female governor. Spanberger — a former CIA agent and Representative for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District — ran a hyperforced campaign addressing citizens’ concerns on the cost of living, health […]
ELECTION 2025: Democrats dramatically expand control over General Assembly
Molly Manning, News Editor Sarah Hagen, Managing Editor Democrats flipped 13 House of Delegates seats through the statewide election on Nov. 4. The party came out of the night with an impending trifecta — only several seats shy of a supermajority. Before Election Day, Democrats held 51 seats in the House compared to Republicans’ 49, […]
ELECTION 2025: ‘Who’s on the ballot’ NAACP event connects students with local candidates
Lelia Contee, Contributing Writer Julianna Brown, Contributing Writer The VCU and University of Richmond chapters of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People brought local candidates to campus on Thursday ahead of the Nov. 4 election. This year’s panel featured Democratic Del. Michael Jones, D-Richmond, Sheriff Antionette Irving, City Treasurer Nicole Armstead, Commonwealth’s […]
ELECTION 2025: Spanberger meets VCU students in last-day campaign stop
Andrew Kerley, Executive Editor Bilan Osman, Audience Editor Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Abigail Spanberger spent one of her final campaign stops in Monroe Park on Monday to meet VCU students and drive up the vote. Spanberger, a former congressional representative for Virginia’s 7th District, was joined by 4th District Rep. Jennifer McClellan and Michigan Sen. Elissa […]