Virginia election news
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Blacksburg town councilman indicted for election fraud and illegal voting
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Virginia State Police report a Blacksburg Town Council member has been arrested after four indictments that include election fraud were handed down from the Montgomery County grand jury. According to VSP, state police initiated an investigation, at the direction of the Virginia Attorney General, in March 2024 into an allegation of […]
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Virginia's Democratic delegates endorse Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention
The Virginia delegation to the DNC endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday, effectively ending the period of limbo Democrats in the commonwealth found themselves in after Biden bowed out of the 2024 race on Sunday.
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Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance rallies in Radford
RADFORD, Va. (WFXR) — Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance campaigned for the Trump ticket in Radford Monday night along with a few familiar faces from the Virginia republican party. The first-term Senator touched on his Appalachian heritage and tough upbringing as well as his military experience. When it comes to issues, immigration was a common […]
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VA Democrats endorse VP Kamala Harris to be democratic nominee
Virginia Democrats, headquartered in Richmond, announced in a post on X they are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the 2024 democratic nominee.
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Petersburg's Democratic, GOP leaders sound off on Biden's withdrawal, Harris' candidacy
As expected, Democratic leader Janell Sinclair and GOP leader Michael Maszaros see differently the election's future after seismic announcement. How?
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After Biden withdraws, local analyst Rubin said race is now ‘anybody’s game’
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Local political analyst Joel Rubin has lived through the upheaval and assassinations of 1968, the smoking gun Watergate tapes of 1974, and the hanging chads of 2000. He said President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race for a second term is in the same league. Biden’s move […]
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Virginia Democrats rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris
Virginia Democrats are rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris this week after President Joe Biden stepped down as the party’s presidential nominee. “I will do everything in my power to deliver Virginia for Vice President Harris,” state House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, said in a statement. “Just as we did last year, when we flipped the House of Delegates, we will also reject the ...
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Political experts and VB lawmaker weigh in on Harris entering presidential race
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The Democratic National Convention (DNC) is less than a month away. At the DNC, around 4,000 delegates will gather and decide if Harris should represent the party for president. Could Harris announce her running mate at the DNC? “It’s possible she could, but I would think she would want to jump […]
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Virginia Legislative Black Caucus endorses Harris’ presidential run
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus is now throwing its full support behind Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday. This comes two weeks after the caucus put out a statement in support of Biden’s previous decision to stay in the race. The […]
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Expert reaction after Biden drops out of 2024 election, endorses Harris
Benjamin Melusky, Ph.D., Old Dominion University Associate Professor of Political Science, will join the Digital Desk to discuss the news.
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Virginia reacts to Biden dropping out
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the presidential race on Sunday, endorsing his Vice President, Kamala Harris in the process. All eyes are now on Harris, and the Democratic National Convention is coming up next month to see if she will claim the Democratic nomination. “She has a variety […]
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Local political analyst reacts to President Joe Biden pulling reelection bid
After weeks of calls for him to drop out of the race, President Joe Biden announced he's ending his reelection bid.
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Virginia lawmakers react to President Biden not seeking re-election
VIRGINIA (WFXR)– On Sunday, July 21, President Joe Biden announced that he would not seek re-election in the 2024 election and dropped out of the presidential race. Following this announcement, several Virginia lawmakers began posting their reactions. This included Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, who voiced their support on the social media platform […]
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Virginia’s political leaders react to Biden decision to bow out of race. No words are minced.
Some Republicans think President Joe Biden should step away from the White House completely. One Democrat calls those who pushed him within the party ‘ungrateful SOBs’
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From 'tremendous legacy' to 'weak leadership': Virginia reacts to Biden's withdrawal
Some Republicans think Joe Biden should resign right now. One Democrat calls those who pushed him within the party ‘ungrateful SOBs.’
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Friends of Evans Spring host forum for city council candidates
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Friends of Evans Spring group hosted a forum at Williams Memorial Baptist Church for the seven at-large candidates for Roanoke City Council on Saturday, July 20. Evans Spring refers to the 150 acres of land in Roanoke that stands as the largest undeveloped property in the city. Given the event’s […]
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Kaine addresses Biden's health, 'podunk paper' at Staunton election office opening
The Democratic Party of Virginia opened a new headquarters in downtown Staunton. Senator Tim Kaine was one of several speakers at the opening.
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Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he’ll return to campaign next week
President Joe Biden on Friday appealed for party unity to take on former President Donald Trump's “dark vision," working to hold off pressure from Democrats at the highest levels for him to bow out of the 2024 election to make way for a new nominee and avoid widespread losses.
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Political expert on RNC, Trump’s speech and calls for Biden to exit
On the final night of the Republican National Convention (RNC), Americans heard former President Donald Trump speak for the first time since the attempted assassination.
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New poll shows Trump leading Biden in the Commonwealth
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– Emerson College and The Hill released a poll early Thursday morning which showed former president Donald Trump leading incumbent Joe Biden in Virginia by two points. Virginia has not swung in favor of a Republican candidate in a presidential election in 20 years. Although Biden won in the Commonwealth by a good […]
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Vice-Presidential candidate J.D. Vance holding rally at Radford University
RADFORD, Va. (WFXR) — Officials with Radford University say vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance will be holding a rally at the university’s Dedmon Center on Monday, July 22. The university says the Trump Presidential Campaign rented out the arena, as Radford’s venues are available to outside organizations for their use. The university is not an official […]
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Va. representative says mission to beat Trump overshadows talk of potential Dem division
Rep. Jennifer McClellan, a Virginia Democrat, continues to defend President Joe Biden's re-election bid amid continued reports that he step down
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Emerson College/The Hill poll: More eyes on Virginia ahead of 2024 election
Ahead of the 2024 Presidential election and state elections, Your Local Election Headquarters is looking into how Virginians will vote and how they feel about the state of the country, the Commonwealth and the government.
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Kaine leads GOP’s Cao by 10 pts., but Biden down to Trump in Virginia, Emerson poll shows
The poll of 1,000 registered Virginia voters, with a margin of error of 3%, was conducted from July 14-15, after Saturday's assassination attempt against Trump.
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New poll finds Trump pulling ahead of Biden in Virginia
President Joe Biden is slightly trailing former President Donald Trump in Virginia, according to a poll released Tuesday from Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. The poll was conducted between June 24 and July 3, meaning it captured some sentiment following the June 28 presidential debate but occurred before a gunman attempted to ...
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Latest VCU poll: Slight edge to Trump, but statistically, a tie. What do the numbers say?
The Commonwealth Poll from the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government & Political Affairs was conducted prior to last weekend's assassination attempt
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Va. governor compares political paths with Trump, confirms conversation 24 hours after shooting
Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin tells RNC delegates that Donald Trump will bring 'common sense' back to Washington, something he claims he's done in Virginia
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Impacts of Trump rally shooting on the 2024 election
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Political analysts say there are a few impacts on both sides of the aisle. Former President Donald Trump told the Washington Examiner that his Republican National Convention address Thursday has undergone a complete overhaul to emphasize a call for unity rather than take aim at President Joe Biden. Meanwhile, there’s a […]
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Reaction to day one of Republican National Convention
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — With Donald Trump as the official nominee, and a vice presidential candidate selected, it’s full steam ahead for the Republican Party. The Republican National Convention runs through Thursday in Wisconsin, and political experts believe this is where we’ll start to see the Republican Party take shape. “It’s the formal end to […]
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Local, state lawmakers react to Trump Rally Shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – It had been over four decades since a U.S. president or presidential candidate had been the target of an attempted assassination, which was in 1981 against former President Ronald Reagan. However, history was re-written after Saturday’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, and public figures across […]
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Virginia leaders respond to apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump
Though a would-be assassin’s bullet clipped Donald Trump’s ear and left him bloodied during a campaign speech Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, the former president was not daunted. “Fight,�� he yelled to the crowd, raising his fist as he was ushered off the stage by Secret Service agents. Soon after, his Virginia allies expressed concern as well as a renewed commitment to championing his bid ...
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Local political expert reacts to shots fired at Trump Rally
Former President Donald Trump with blood on his face is the scary image coming out of Pennsylvania.
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Virginia lawmakers after Trump rally shooting: "Political violence is never acceptable"
Virginia’s Congressional delegation and candidates took to social media to offer their thoughts and prayers to Trump after gunshots rang out at a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday.
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'I love my job': Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin again deflects talk of possible VP run
He may be featured prominently at next week's GOP convention. but Gov. Glenn Youngkin says 'enormous amount of talent' overshadows him as possible Trump mate
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Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good files petition for primary recount
Good’s campaign filed the paperwork necessary Thursday to petition the Goochland County Circuit Court for a recount of the June 18 primary election, where the incumbent Good lost to McGuire by 374 votes.
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Question about candidate in Chesapeake mayoral race will head to court
City Council will ask a Circuit Court judge to compel member Don Carey to resign from his position as he seeks election as mayor — a move some members say is required by the city’s charter. A divided and tense vote Tuesday tasked the City Attorney’s office with filing a writ of mandamus with the Circuit Court, which is a judicial order that requires a government official to comply with the law. The vote passed 5-3, with Mayor Rick West abstaining.
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Chesapeake will ask voters about restoring curbside recycling for a fee
CHESAPEAKE — Voters in November will weigh in on whether the city should restore curbside recycling services for a monthly fee. On Tuesday, City Council approved 8-1 a request to place an advisory referendum on the ballot in the general election. The referendum will ask voters whether City Council should “adopt an ordinance imposing a mandatory fee of up to $10 per month on all households that ...
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Chesapeake council going to court to ask if Carey should have resigned to run for mayor
Chesapeake City Council wants a judge to decide whether Councilman Don Carey should have to resign from his council seat in order to be on the ballot for mayor this fall.
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Here’s how Virginia Democrats responded to calls for Biden to drop out of presidential race
While some Democrats have begun to publicly question whether President Joe Biden should withdraw from the presidential race, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus is standing firmly behind him. “The choice is between two visions,” state Sen. Lamont Bagby, caucus chair, wrote in a Monday news release. “A second Trump presidency would set us back a generation. We have full faith that a second ...
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After politically fractious week, Virginia Democrats go to bat for Joe Biden's re-election
In unrelated activities Monday, Sen. Tim Kaine, Rep. Jennifer McClellan and state Black lawmakers push back against calls for Joe Biden to step aside
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Reaction to Sen. Warner asking Biden to leave race
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The waters to the 2024 presidential election still look murky. While President Joe Biden still has his eyes on the prize, saying at a Wisconsin rally Friday that he is staying in the race, some of his Democratic Party members, including Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, appear to want the president to […]
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'Joe Biden is our president:' Kaine on Warner's reported effort to ask Biden to exit race
Virginia’s junior Sen. Kaine was not aware of a Monday meeting, said to have been organized by Virginia's senior Sen. Warner, between Democrats to discuss whether Biden should stay in the race.
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Who’s on the ballot in Virginia Beach in the November 2024 elections
VIRGINIA BEACH — Several City Council seats including the mayor will be on the ballot in the General Election Nov. 5. Residents will also cast a vote for sheriff and School Board. Both City Council and School Board (except for the at-large seat) are district-based meaning residents will only be able to vote for a candidate running in their district. All residents will be able to vote for the ...
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Here’s who is on the ballot in the Newport News November 2024 election
Voters in Newport News will elect three City Council members and three School Board members this November. Candidates had to file by the June 18 deadline to participate in the upcoming elections. Candidates run without party designation and the person with the most votes in each district wins regardless of how many people are running. In the City Council’s North District, Marcellus Harris is ...
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Here’s who is on the ballot in the Chesapeake November 2024 elections
In Chesapeake, voters will elect three City Council members, four school board members and the mayor in the November general election. The deadline to file for the Nov. 5 election was June 18. Nine candidates will compete for three at-large open seats on council. The three top vote-getters will be elected. Candidates include council incumbents Robert C. Ike Jr. and S. Z. “Debbie” Ritter, with ...
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Reaction to Bob Good’s call for Primary recount
(WFXR) — Congressman Bob Good reiterated his intention to file for a recount Tuesday after the 5th District Republican Primary election results were certified. There are only 374 votes between incumbent Rep. Good and opponent State Senator John McGuire, well within the margins for a recount. “It doesn’t surprise me,” McGuire told WFXR Tuesday. “He’s […]
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Here’s who is on the ballot in Suffolk’s November 2024 election
Suffolk voters will cast their ballots for mayor, three City Council seats and three School Board positions this November. Several candidates have qualified for each race by meeting the June 18 deadline, according to the city registrar’s office. Mayoral candidates include incumbent Michael Duman, who is facing challengers Clinton Jenkins and David Bosselman. Three City Council seats are on the ...
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Bob Good requesting recount in 5th District Congressional election
(WFXR) — Congressman Bob Good has announced he will be requesting an election recount after the Virginia State Board of Election certified John McGuire’s victory on Tuesday, July 2. In a statement released on his Facebook page, Good says he is asking for a recount as the margin currently separating him and John McGuire in […]
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Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good's campaign is raising money for recount, cost TBD
The election results for Virginia’s Fifth Congressional District primary were officially certified on Tuesday by the state board of elections, as constituents and candidates wait for what could be a costly recount.
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Who’s on the ballot in Portsmouth in the November 2024 election
In Portsmouth, voters will elect three City Council members, five school board members, and the mayor in the November general election. The deadline to file for the Nov. 5 election was June 18. Eleven candidates will compete for three at-large open seats on council, so the three candidates with the most votes will win election. Candidates include council incumbents De’Andre A. Barnes and Mark ...
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'A patriotic American': Kaine kicks off campaign tour by reassuring supporters about Biden
At 'Salute to Service' opener in Petersburg, Sen. Tim Kaine is asked to tell fellow Democrats to 'turn down the noise' on president's re-election fitness
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Roanoke City Council approves ordinance to increase pay for city officials
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – After an amendment made to an ordinance to increase pay for some city officials, a majority vote by the Roanoke City Council on July 1 has approved the measure. A change to Virginia law boosts the maximum pay allowed for councilmembers and mayors all over the Commonwealth. It can go into […]
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Commission on Presidential Debates officially cancels October event at VSU
Virginia State University stood to make history as the first HBCU to host a presidential debate, but Democrats' refusal to take part put that in jeopardy
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Youngkin names three new members, two reappointments to VSU Board of Visitors
Friday's announcement means that Gov. Glenn Youngkin will be responsible for 13 of the 15 people on the Virginia State University Board of Visitors
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'We win Virginia, the race is over': At rally, Republicans say Virginia is a battle ground
The second of two opposing party campaign events bookended the first presidential debate in a clear display that the commonwealth is rising on the national stage as a battle ground state during the 2024 election cycle.
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Thousands attend Trump rally in Chesapeake Friday
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Thousands of people turned out to hear former President Donald Trump at a rally in Chesapeake Friday, a day after the first presidential debate with President Joe Biden. Trump took the stage around 4 p.m. and spoke for about 90 minutes. There was a lot of anticipation from the crowd ahead […]
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Local analysts: replacing Biden difficult but not far-fetched
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The buzz regarding the possibility of replacing President Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket has reached a crescendo in the wake of his Thursday night debate performance against former President Trump. Observers called Biden’s responses halting, confused and unclear, especially in the first half-hour of the 90-minute debate. […]
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BLOG: Trump rally in Chesapeake, first appearance after initial debate
Former President Donald Trump is making his first public appearance in Chesapeake following his first 2024 presidential debate against President Joe Biden.
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Former President Donald Trump discusses climate change, the American Dream at Chesapeake rally that drew thousands
CHESAPEAKE — Former President Donald Trump addressed a crowd of thousands during a campaign rally in Chesapeake, taking swipes at President Joe Biden and touching on issues regarding immigration, crime and the economy. The nearly 90-minute speech came a day after Trump sparred with Biden in the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign season. “As every American saw firsthand last night, ...
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2024 election: Here’s who is on the ballot in Norfolk
Norfolk voters will elect a mayor, two City Council members and three School Board members this November. Several candidates have met the requirements to run for office and filed before the June 18 deadline, according to the Norfolk Office of Elections. Norfolk has a nonpartisan ward voting system for City Council and School Board, where the city is divided up into five wards and two larger ...
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Trump supporters line up as early as 15 hours ahead of rally in Chesapeake
The Historic Greenbrier Farms is the location for Trump's first rally following the first presidential debate. The parking lot is scheduled to open at 8 a.m., and gates to the venue open at 11 a.m.
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First Lady Jill Biden visits Virginia Beach before debate, Trump to visit Chesapeake next
The First Lady’s visit, announced Tuesday, underscores Virginia’s standing as a battleground state during the 2024 presidential election.
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First lady Jill Biden visits Virginia Beach ahead of presidential debate
VIRGINIA BEACH — Before heading to Atlanta for Thursday night’s presidential debate, first lady Jill Biden made a stop in Hampton Roads to thank supporters and hype her husband. A giddy crowd eager to see her gathered inside a Democratic campaign office on Virginia Beach Boulevard near Newtown Road. Soon the room filled with supporters and media standing elbow-to-elbow, many fanning themselves ...
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Here’s who is on the ballot in Hampton in the November 2024 election
Voters in Hampton will elect a new mayor, three City Council members and four school board members this November. Candidates had to file by the June 18 deadline. Candidates run without party designation. The mayor’s race is between Jimmy Gray and Richelle Wallace as Mayor Donnie Tuck is retiring. Gray is resigning from his position as vice mayor to run for mayor, and his resignation has an ...
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Governor Youngkin celebrates passed legislation aimed at improving state’s mental health services
SALEM, Va. (WFXR)– Governor Glenn Youngkin celebrated legislation passed in Virginia to help residents of the Commonwealth struggling with mental health issues in Salem on Tuesday, June 25. The governor’s, ‘Right Help, Right Now,’ legislation, which unanimously passed through the General Assembly, marks a three-year plan designed to fix issues with the state’s behavioral health […]
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Jill Biden coming to Virginia Beach on Thursday
First lady Jill Biden is coming to Virginia Beach ahead of Thursday night's presidential debate.
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Del. Kelly Convirs-Fowler running for Virginia Beach School Board
State Del. Kelly Convirs-Fowler is running for Virginia Beach School Board. The Virginia Beach Democrat is serving her fourth term in the House of Delegates, but said Tuesday she decided to run for the board because “politics has taken over” schools across the country — and she wants to take it out. Convirs-Fowler said she considered running after the board voted to create a committee to vet ...
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Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good lost his primary but the fight may not be over
State Sen. John McGuire has been declared the winner of Virginia's Fifth Congressional District primary after a fiercely fought race and a vote count that nearly extended into a second week.
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Lynchburg ballot issue under investigation
UPDATE 6/25 LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– The Registrar’s Office in Lynchburg released a statement regarding the investigation. The investigation concluded that no ballot envelopes had been cast in the drop box after close of the primary election on June 18, 2024. Based on this conclusion the Electoral Board voted in a public meeting to proceed with […]
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Dobbs decision anniversary: Virginia Democrats push access to reproductive health care
Virginia Democrats are doubling down on access to reproductive health care on the second anniversary of the Dobbs decision, with less than five months until the presidential election.
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Freedom Caucus chair casts doubt on the validity of Virginia's Fifth District primary
Though the winner of the primary is expected to win the Congressional seat in November in the staunchly conservative district, he will face Democrat Gloria Witt in the General Election.
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Donald Trump plans rally in Chesapeake on Friday after presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump plans to attend a Friday rally in Chesapeake following his first debate with President Joe Biden, according to Trump’s campaign website. Trump will hold a 3 p.m. event at the Historic Greenbrier Farms in Chesapeake, just off the Chesapeake Expressway. First reported by The Hill, Gov. Glenn Youngkin also will attend the rally. Earlier Friday, the Virginia House of ...
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Pasquotank election officials reassure voters about registration, warn about ‘new form’ requests
Local election officials in Pasquotank County sent out a warning on Thursday about recent events in the area.
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Hopewell council vets opt for sidelines; Petersburg, CH incumbents are in: Who's running in November?
A combined 40 years of experience will step aside in Hopewell. Four of six Petersburg officeholders, seven Colonial Heights incumbents are challenged.
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'It's a little weird': Voters sound off as they wait to see if Good or McGuire will win
Freedom Caucus Chair Good has slightly narrowed state Sen. McGuire's lead from 315 votes to 313 votes Thursday evening.
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Nail-biter in Virginia's Fifth District continues: Victor not yet declared in primary
Good has slightly narrowed McGuire's few-hundred vote lead as of Thursday morning, from 315 votes to 312 votes Thursday.
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WFXR Poll: Who do you plan to vote for in the 2024 General Election?
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Now that the dust from the Primary Elections has started to settle, the November Presidential election is just over the horizon. Who do you want to be President? President Biden (D) and Donald Trump (R) are the presumed nominees who we hear about almost every day. Their respective parties are expected […]
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Good, McGuire race for G.O.P. Fifth District nomination remains undecided
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – In a heated battle with national intrigue, the race for the Republican nomination in Virginia’s fifth congressional district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives does not yet have a winner. John McGuire currently leads incumbent Bob Good by less than one percent of the vote with 96 percent of ballots […]
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Tim Greenway concedes in Vinton’s Roanoke County Supervisor race
VINTON, Va. (WFXR) — Tim Greenway is conceding from the Vinton District Republican primary for the Roanoke County supervisor race. In a post on Facebook from Wednesday, he announced his defeat and congratulated his opponent, Tammy Shephard on her victory. “I wish to concede the election and congratulate Tammy on a well-run campaign. I don’t […]
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