Archive - Virginia Political Newsletter

Miyares attacks Jones with his first TV ad of election

Attorney General Jason Miyares’ campaign launched its first television ad of the general election. The ad attacks his Democratic opponent, Jay Jones.

Jul 17 •

Democrats hit Earle-Sears in new ad over job cuts, business ranking drop

The Democratic Party of Virginia is launching a new ad Thursday attacking Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears.

Jul 17 •

Democrats continue their fundraising advantage in House races

A look at fundraising totals in competitive House districts.

Jul 16 •

McClellan wants answers on ICE actions in Chesterfield

Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-VA04, is seeking answers from federal immigration officials after agents detained mostly nonviolent individuals at the…

Jul 16 •

New poll shows big leads for Democratic statewide ticket

The sky is blue for Democrats in Virginia.

Jul 16 •

A new look at money in Virginia politics

The latest campaign filings in Virginia statewide races.

Jul 16 •

Guest Commentary from Attorney General Jason Miyares

Miyares responds to Monday's commentary from Shawn Weneta.

Jul 15 •

JLARC report finds some school districts are incorrectly citing a 2022 law when removing books from libraries

The report found that school divisions have the authority to select and remove books from libraries, but some are misinterpreting a 2022 law to justify…

Jul 14 •

Guest Commentary: Virginia’s “Top Cop” is Peddling False Crime Statistics

By Shawn Weneta, the Legislative Liaison to the General Assembly for The Humanization Project

Jul 14 •

George Mason’s president appears to be the Trump administration’s next target

Another Virginia university president appears to be in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s administration.

Jul 11 •

Senate Democrats to push back further as Youngkin gains full control of Virginia universities

Senate Democrats consider blocking more Youngkin university board appointments as he exerts influence

Jul 10 •

Update: Earle-Sears campaign responds to CNBC ranking

Earle-Sears campaign responds to CNBC list.

Jul 10 •

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