Early voting begins for Virginia June primary
Sam Fowler, Capital News Service The first day of early voting began Friday for the June 8 Virginia primary election. Voters will be able to choose candidates in advance of the November state election, including for the governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general races. Republican and Democratic candidates for the House of Delegates are also […]
‘There Is No Context’: General Assembly Votes To Remove Byrd Statue
Zachary Klosko, Capital News Service The Virginia General Assembly has voted to remove the statue of former U.S. Sen. Harry F. Byrd Sr. from Capitol Square, the area around the Virginia State Capitol. House Bill 2208, introduced by Del. Jay Jones, D-Norfolk, instructs the Department of General Services to place the statue in storage until […]
Advocates frustrated by Democratic leadership on police reform
Josephine Walker, Capital News Service Virginia has made headlines in recent months for criminal justice reform measures but advocates say more needs to be done. They are disappointed lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly recently killed proposals to reduce qualified immunity protections for police officers. State lawmakers so far this session have advanced […]
Virginia Latino voters excited for Biden presidency
Ada Romano, Capital News Service The Latino vote went to different candidates around the nation, but in Virginia a majority of Latinos favored former Vice President Joe Biden and are hopeful he’ll reverse President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. More than 60% of Latinos in Virginia voted for Biden during this year’s presidential election, while almost […]
Spanberger declares victory in close Congressional race; Freitas waits
Anya Sczerzenie, Capital News Service Democratic congresswoman Abigail Spanberger declared victory Wednesday over Republican Del. Nick Freitas in the tight 7th District U.S. House of Representatives race, though some absentee ballots remain uncounted. The reporting of absentee ballots from Henrico and Spotsylvania counties late afternoon Wednesday pushed Spanberger into a slim lead. Spanberger had won […]