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Va. House panel advances amendments on abortion rights, …
1 day ago — A Democratic-led House of Delegates panel on Wednesday advanced three proposed constitutional amendments, including a revised measure seeking to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s highest law. The new proposal would also require third-trimester abortions to be approved by one doctor instead of three, as the law currently mandates. The 22-member House Privileges and Elections […]
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Virginia men convicted for actions connected to U.S. Capitol …
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More Virginia localities consider voting system changes
18 hours ago — After Arlington County successfully adopted and implemented Virginia’s first ranked choice voting general election earlier this month, more localities are considering reforming their voting options. Leaders in Albemarle County, Fairfax County and Newport News are considering ranked choice voting, which allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, for city council and county board
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Nov 6, 2024 — Get 2024 election results as they are reported: district by district, state by state. Real-time results and race calls by Decision Desk HQ. Nonprofit. Nonpartisan. No paywalls. Fair and tough reporting on the policy and politics that affect all of us is more important than ever. The Mercury brings ...
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces run for Virginia governor
Sep 6, 2024 — The first Black woman to hold statewide office in Virginia announced her candidacy for governor, aiming to make history again as the nation's first Black female governor. She faces a potential challenge from Attorney General Jason Miyares and a possible backlash from Trump loyalists over her previous remarks about the former president.
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Oct 29, 2024 — Virginia Mercury is a nonpartisan news site that covers state and national topics, from education and environment to elections and health. Read commentary from experts and journalists on topics such as FEMA funds, sewage sludge, …
Historic display of racial, gender diversity marks the start of 2024 ...
Jan 10, 2024 — The Virginia General Assembly began its 2024 session with a record number of women, minorities and LGBTQ+ members, as well as a new Black speaker and a transgender senator. The legislature will debate budget, taxes, marijuana, abortion, guns and more with a divided government and a Republican governor.
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Aug 28, 2024 — Outcome of 5th District GOP primary unchanged after further review of ballots BY: Markus Schmidt - August 28, 2024 State Sen. John McGuire, R-Goochland, remains the winner in a highly contested GOP primary in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, following an unexpected additional review of ballots from five of the district’s 24 localities almost one month after a full recount that did ...