Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces her candidacy for governor

Her announcement kicks off a historic bid to become the first woman to lead the state and the first Black woman to serve as governor anywhere in the nation.

By Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. SchneiderSeptember 5, 2024

After bitter GOP primary in this deep-red Virginia district, more anger

After a bitter primary election between former congressman Bob Good and state Sen. John J. McGuire III in Virginia’s 5th District, the local GOP is locked in a feud.

By Laura VozzellaSeptember 5, 2024

Arlington board votes to dismantle county’s human rights commission

The appointed volunteers on Arlington’s Human Rights Commission had earlier this year voiced concerns over a string of deaths in the county jail.

By Teo ArmusAugust 27, 2024

Lawsuit to keep single-family zoning in Alexandria likely heading to trial

A judge ruled that a group of Alexandria homeowners can move ahead in suing the Northern Virginia city over its “Zoning for Housing” plan.

By Teo ArmusAugust 26, 2024

Harris rated better than Biden in new Va. poll, still close with Trump

A new Roanoke College poll finds Democrat Kamala Harris with a statistically insignificant lead over Republican Donald Trump among likely Virginia voters.

By Gregory S. SchneiderAugust 20, 2024

Youngkin tax team delayed business tax refunds worth hundreds of millions

In its haste to process election-eve tax rebates to individuals in 2022 and 2023, the administration ‘pushed aside’ the work of routine corporate tax refunds.

By Laura VozzellaAugust 15, 2024

Youngkin embraces Trump but still plays coy on some MAGA policies

The Republican governor’s role as a surrogate for Donald Trump in Virginia aligns him with policies that might be unpopular in his politically purple state.

By Gregory S. Schneider and Laura VozzellaAugust 14, 2024

Court rejects suit over Youngkin denying voting rights to former inmate

Virginia is the only state that strips voting rights from everyone convicted of a felony and empowers only the governor to restore them.

By Gregory S. SchneiderAugust 8, 2024

Trump’s plan to upend federal workforce could rattle DMV economy

Trump’s vow to eliminate, overhaul or relocate big chunks of the federal bureaucracy could have a significant economic impact in D.C., Virginia and Maryland.

By Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. SchneiderAugust 8, 2024

Overcharged, then evicted: How errors push out public housing residents

Across the country, public housing tenants are battling to keep their homes after receiving erroneous bills and eviction filings from housing authorities.

By Danny NguyenAugust 8, 2024

Ex-GOP congressman Riggleman endorses Harris, rips Trump’s ‘thirst for power’

Denver Riggleman, a former GOP congressman from Virginia who split with Trump over Jan. 6, endorsed Kamala Harris for president.

By Laura VozzellaAugust 4, 2024

Trump-backed McGuire prevails over Good in rural Virginia recount

Elections officials in rural Virginia conducted a recount sought by Rep. Bob Good (R), who in June seemed to lose a tight primary to Trump-backed John McGuire.

By Laura VozzellaAugust 2, 2024

Fairfax to nullify votes, redo public hearings after error over notices

A failure to meet new state requirements for advance public notices means the county must nullify three July 16 votes and repeat four public hearings.

By Antonio OlivoJuly 30, 2024

Fairfax plans to regulate data centers amid concerns about industry’s growth

A zoning change would dictate where data centers can be built in Fairfax, following steps by other localities worried about energy use, noise and other problems.

By Antonio OlivoJuly 30, 2024

New Richmond institute to examine how slavery helped build modern America

The Shockoe Institute will study Virginia’s role in the slave trade and related issues that linger today, as Richmond confronts a long-neglected history.

By Gregory S. SchneiderJuly 26, 2024

Virginia DNC delegates vote unanimously to endorse Harris

The state’s Democratic convention delegates took an internal poll Monday night and Tuesday morning that showed them coalescing quickly around Harris.

By Gregory S. SchneiderJuly 23, 2024

Virginia hopefuls woo support at RNC with oyster buffets, charter bus chats

For those not at the top of the ticket, the convention was a chance to court home-state activists, schmooze national donors and otherwise attempt to pump up their prospects.

By Laura VozzellaJuly 19, 2024

Va. lawmakers restore military tuition program that caused political stir

The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Program, which offers free tuition for families of disabled veterans, has ballooned in cost but cuts were unpopular.

By Gregory S. Schneider and Karina ElwoodJuly 18, 2024

Incumbents see cash advantage in competitive Virginia congressional races

The latest campaign finance reports show a cash advantage for incumbents but Democrats outpacing Republicans in a pair of open seats in Northern Virginia.

By Gregory S. Schneider and Antonio OlivoJuly 17, 2024

After last-minute VP frenzy, Youngkin seems to lay groundwork for 2028

With the 2024 talk fully behind him, the 74th governor of Virginia is appearing to lay the groundwork for a potential run for president in four years.

By Laura VozzellaJuly 16, 2024