Brandon Jarvis
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Journalist with a newsletter about Virginia politics. Brandon@virginiascope.com
Republican LG nominee John Reid crashed a press conference being held by Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger, resulting in a friendly exchange between the two.
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Reid crashed a Spanberger press conference
Reid and Spanberger had a friendly exchange at a Henrico early voting location this morning.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Republican LG nominee John Reid crashed a press conference being held by Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger, resulting in a friendly exchange between the two.
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Accusations of racist texts, legal threats and an unaired campaign ad are fueling controversy in a Chesterfield County House race.
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Chesterfield House race tangled in racism claims and legal threats
A House race in Chesterfield County has resulted in accusations of racist texts, cease-and-desist letters, unaired commercials, and a lot of drama.
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September 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Accusations of racist texts, legal threats and an unaired campaign ad are fueling controversy in a Chesterfield County House race.
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A new poll shows Spanberger and Jones with significant leads, while it is a tighter race for LG. Former Gov. Doug Wilder says this is a sign that Gov. Youngkin has little influence with Virginia voters.
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New poll: Spanberger maintains lead in race for governor
A closer race for LG.
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September 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A new poll shows Spanberger and Jones with significant leads, while it is a tighter race for LG. Former Gov. Doug Wilder says this is a sign that Gov. Youngkin has little influence with Virginia voters.
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Spanberger and Earle-Sears appear to have their sights set on a Hampton Roads debate
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Spanberger, Earle-Sears have sights set on Hampton Roads debate
Spanberger turned down the CNN debate, one day after Earle-Sears declined the People's Debate.
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August 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Spanberger and Earle-Sears appear to have their sights set on a Hampton Roads debate
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FCPS told me that they are prepared to fully cooperate with the state police investigation, but did not provide further comment specific to the issue.
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Youngkin directs state police to investigate Fairfax claims
Youngkin announced that he is directing the state police to investigate claims made that Fairfax County Schools staff were involved in underage students receiving abortions without parental consent.
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August 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
FCPS told me that they are prepared to fully cooperate with the state police investigation, but did not provide further comment specific to the issue.
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Gov. Youngkin campaigned with John Reid in New Kent County tonight.
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Gov. Youngkin campaigns with John Reid in New Kent
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August 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Gov. Youngkin campaigned with John Reid in New Kent County tonight.
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Miyares filed with the Virginia Supreme Court to appeal a July court decision that affirmed Senate Democrats’ rejection of some of Youngkin’s university board appointees. Miyares is citing multiple reasons for filing the appeal.
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AG Miyares appeals court decision over university board rejections
Miyares on Monday formally filed to appeal a July court decision that affirmed Senate Democrats’ rejection of some of Youngkin’s university board appointees.
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August 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Miyares filed with the Virginia Supreme Court to appeal a July court decision that affirmed Senate Democrats’ rejection of some of Youngkin’s university board appointees. Miyares is citing multiple reasons for filing the appeal.
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Let's debate these debates!
Miyares and Jones are teeing off over debates.
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August 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Meteorologist Sean Sublette launched his campaign today for the Democratic nomination to run against Rep. Rob Wittman in VA-01. Watch me interview with him here: open.substack.com/pub/virginia...
Interview: Sean Sublette launches campaign for VA-01
Sublette is seeking the Democratic nomination to run against Rep. Rob Wittman in VA-01.
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August 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Meteorologist Sean Sublette launched his campaign today for the Democratic nomination to run against Rep. Rob Wittman in VA-01. Watch me interview with him here: open.substack.com/pub/virginia...
New commentary from Bill Bolling: "It is ultimately up to Winsome Sears to bring unity to the GOP ticket. If she refuses to do so she will prove that she is not qualified to serve as governor."
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Commentary: More GOP dysfunction
From Bolling: It is ultimately up to Winsome Sears to bring unity to the GOP ticket. If she refuses to do so she will prove that she is not qualified to serve as Governor.
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July 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
New commentary from Bill Bolling: "It is ultimately up to Winsome Sears to bring unity to the GOP ticket. If she refuses to do so she will prove that she is not qualified to serve as governor."
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“Ultimately, unified beats divided anytime,” said Dr. Stephen Farnsworth. “And the Republican Party’s inability to really get together is yet another problem for a party that's already looking at a difficult year.”
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Republicans continue to speak out about the Earle-Sears campaign
Republicans across the commonwealth are starting to speak out, underscoring the party’s lack of unity and waning faith in the woman expected to take the reins of GOP leadership in Virginia.
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July 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
“Ultimately, unified beats divided anytime,” said Dr. Stephen Farnsworth. “And the Republican Party’s inability to really get together is yet another problem for a party that's already looking at a difficult year.”
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Earle-Sears attacks the media as her campaign continues to struggle
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Earle-Sears attacks media as campaign struggles
Trailing in money and in the polls, Earle-Sears turns her attention to attacking the media. Even the media from her own party.
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July 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Earle-Sears attacks the media as her campaign continues to struggle
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Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-VA04, is seeking answers from federal immigration officials after agents detained mostly nonviolent individuals at the Chesterfield County Courthouse.
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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 Chesterfield County Courthouse.
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July 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-VA04, is seeking answers from federal immigration officials after agents detained mostly nonviolent individuals at the Chesterfield County Courthouse.
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New poll shows big leads for Democratic statewide ticket
The sky is blue for Democrats in Virginia.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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The latest campaign filings for statewide races
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A new look at money in Virginia politics
The latest campaign filings in Virginia statewide races.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The latest campaign filings for statewide races
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A new report from JLARC today found that some school districts are misinterpreting a 2022 law when citing it as a reason for removing a book from a school library.
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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 book removals.
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July 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A new report from JLARC today found that some school districts are misinterpreting a 2022 law when citing it as a reason for removing a book from a school library.
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George Mason’s president appears to be the Trump administration’s next target
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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.
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July 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
George Mason’s president appears to be the Trump administration’s next target
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Democrats are making moves to block Youngkin — who ran on education issues and has focused on removing race and gender-related concepts from K-12 — as they fear he may try to further his legacy of reforming higher education during the last year of his term.
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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
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July 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Democrats are making moves to block Youngkin — who ran on education issues and has focused on removing race and gender-related concepts from K-12 — as they fear he may try to further his legacy of reforming higher education during the last year of his term.
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Statewide nominees react to Virginia being ranked fourth in CNBC’s Top States for Business
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Response to CNBC top state for business ranking
Political figures are responding to the news that Virginia is being ranked number four in CNBC’s top states for business rankings.
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July 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Statewide nominees react to Virginia being ranked fourth in CNBC’s Top States for Business
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Reposted by Brandon Jarvis
Thanks to @jaaavis.bsky.social for talking with me about weather, climate, and energy for his story this afternoon.
Energy plans from gubernatorial nominees
As AI booms and the grid strains, Virginia grapples with competing energy visions.
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July 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Thanks to @jaaavis.bsky.social for talking with me about weather, climate, and energy for his story this afternoon.
Earle-Sears or Spanberger will have to guide Virginia as new concerns over energy supply and demand arise in the commonwealth. There is also the aspect of the impact on the environment. Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/virginia...
Energy plans from gubernatorial nominees
As AI booms and the grid strains, Virginia grapples with competing energy visions.
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July 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Earle-Sears or Spanberger will have to guide Virginia as new concerns over energy supply and demand arise in the commonwealth. There is also the aspect of the impact on the environment. Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/virginia...
Watch the GOP statewide ticket hold their first joint event. Gov. Glenn Youngkin is speaking right now open.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE NOW: Watch/listen to the first GOP joint statewide ticket rally
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July 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Stories from this week
A look back at Virginia Scope's coverage.
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June 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Reports: UVA President to step down after pressure from Trump's DOJ.
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Reports: UVA President to step down
The Trump administration has demanded Jim Ryan's resignation
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Reports: UVA President to step down after pressure from Trump's DOJ.
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