Markus Schmidt
@mschmidtrva.bsky.social
Sr. politics reporter | deputy editor
Virginia Mercury (Richmond, VA)
mschmidt@virginiamercury.com
Virginia Mercury (Richmond, VA)
mschmidt@virginiamercury.com
A federal judge has ordered ICE to release three young immigrants held in Virginia after finding they were unlawfully denied bond hearings despite qualifying for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
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Three young immigrants ordered freed as Virginia lawsuit tests ICE detention policy • Virginia Mercury
In a decisive rebuke of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an immigration judge on Wednesday ordered the agency to release a young immigrant held at a Virginia detention center — one day after the s...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A federal judge has ordered ICE to release three young immigrants held in Virginia after finding they were unlawfully denied bond hearings despite qualifying for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
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In a NYT op-ed, Sen. Tim Kaine fires back at critics who say he “sold out” by voting to reopen the government:
“I have close knowledge of key actors, and I do not believe Republicans would have conceded on health care during the shutdown.”
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“I have close knowledge of key actors, and I do not believe Republicans would have conceded on health care during the shutdown.”
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Opinion | Tim Kaine: Why I Voted to End the Shutdown
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November 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
In a NYT op-ed, Sen. Tim Kaine fires back at critics who say he “sold out” by voting to reopen the government:
“I have close knowledge of key actors, and I do not believe Republicans would have conceded on health care during the shutdown.”
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“I have close knowledge of key actors, and I do not believe Republicans would have conceded on health care during the shutdown.”
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Sen. Tim Kaine breaks ranks with most Senate Democrats to back a bipartisan deal reopening the federal gov’t — securing job protections + back pay for federal workers and a future Senate vote on ACA tax credits.
He calls it “a tough call, but the right one.”
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He calls it “a tough call, but the right one.”
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Kaine breaks with Democrats to back deal ending shutdown, securing protections for federal workers • Virginia Mercury
In a rare public split from his party, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., broke ranks with most Senate Democrats on Sunday to help advance a bipartisan deal to reopen the federal government — a package that ...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Sen. Tim Kaine breaks ranks with most Senate Democrats to back a bipartisan deal reopening the federal gov’t — securing job protections + back pay for federal workers and a future Senate vote on ACA tax credits.
He calls it “a tough call, but the right one.”
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He calls it “a tough call, but the right one.”
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“This is a great country, and as a constitutional republic, the people elect their leaders,” Gov. Youngkin says as he congratulates Abigail Spanberger and reflects on his own victory four years ago.
Youngkin also vows to support Spanberger during the transition phase. #VAGov
Youngkin also vows to support Spanberger during the transition phase. #VAGov
November 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
“This is a great country, and as a constitutional republic, the people elect their leaders,” Gov. Youngkin says as he congratulates Abigail Spanberger and reflects on his own victory four years ago.
Youngkin also vows to support Spanberger during the transition phase. #VAGov
Youngkin also vows to support Spanberger during the transition phase. #VAGov
🔴 Gov. Youngkin is about to hold a media briefing following last night’s sweeping Democratic victory in Virginia — as Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones secured the state’s top offices and Democrats picked up 13 seats in the Va. House #VAGov
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🔴 Gov. Youngkin is about to hold a media briefing following last night’s sweeping Democratic victory in Virginia — as Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones secured the state’s top offices and Democrats picked up 13 seats in the Va. House #VAGov
#breaking Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide races, reclaiming full control of the executive branch as the Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones victories wrap a year defined by federal layoffs, reproductive-rights battles and scandal. #VAGov
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Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide races, reclaiming full control of executive branch • Virginia Mercury
Democrats completed a clean statewide sweep in Virginia on Tuesday night, as former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger defeated Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for governor, Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Richmond, to...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
#breaking Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide races, reclaiming full control of the executive branch as the Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones victories wrap a year defined by federal layoffs, reproductive-rights battles and scandal. #VAGov
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Catch @mschmidtrva.bsky.social break down the latest on the Virginia gubernatorial race as voters cast their ballots. www.wnyc.org/story/virgin...
Virginia's Gubernatorial Race | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Markus Schmidt, senior Virginia politics reporter and deputy editor at The Virginia Mercury, breaks down the latest on Virginia's gubernatorial race on election day.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Catch @mschmidtrva.bsky.social break down the latest on the Virginia gubernatorial race as voters cast their ballots. www.wnyc.org/story/virgin...
Tonight I’ll be joining @12OnYourSide’s live panel from 8–10 p.m. to break down the Va. returns coming in.
On set w/ @RachelDePompa, @JasmineTurnerTV & UR’s @ErnestMcGowen — should be a fun, nerdy, fast-moving night of vote math and hot takes. Watch ⬇️
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On set w/ @RachelDePompa, @JasmineTurnerTV & UR’s @ErnestMcGowen — should be a fun, nerdy, fast-moving night of vote math and hot takes. Watch ⬇️
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Decision Virginia: Live Election Day updates
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to make their choices for Virginia's top positions, House of Delegates and some local offices.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Tonight I’ll be joining @12OnYourSide’s live panel from 8–10 p.m. to break down the Va. returns coming in.
On set w/ @RachelDePompa, @JasmineTurnerTV & UR’s @ErnestMcGowen — should be a fun, nerdy, fast-moving night of vote math and hot takes. Watch ⬇️
www.12onyourside.com/2025/11/04/d...
On set w/ @RachelDePompa, @JasmineTurnerTV & UR’s @ErnestMcGowen — should be a fun, nerdy, fast-moving night of vote math and hot takes. Watch ⬇️
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Today:
- All 3 mayoral candidates, Mamdani, Cuomo & Sliwa, will join during the 10 o'clock hour, & we'll take your election day exit polls on the air;
- @nancysolomon2.bsky.social on NJ's elections;
- @mschmidtrva.bsky.social on Virginia's governor's race
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- All 3 mayoral candidates, Mamdani, Cuomo & Sliwa, will join during the 10 o'clock hour, & we'll take your election day exit polls on the air;
- @nancysolomon2.bsky.social on NJ's elections;
- @mschmidtrva.bsky.social on Virginia's governor's race
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
November 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Today:
- All 3 mayoral candidates, Mamdani, Cuomo & Sliwa, will join during the 10 o'clock hour, & we'll take your election day exit polls on the air;
- @nancysolomon2.bsky.social on NJ's elections;
- @mschmidtrva.bsky.social on Virginia's governor's race
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- All 3 mayoral candidates, Mamdani, Cuomo & Sliwa, will join during the 10 o'clock hour, & we'll take your election day exit polls on the air;
- @nancysolomon2.bsky.social on NJ's elections;
- @mschmidtrva.bsky.social on Virginia's governor's race
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
On the eve of the state election, President Trump held a GOP tele-rally for Virginia that included outgoing Gov. Youngkin — but notably left out the party’s three statewide nominees. #VAGov
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Va. GOP statewide candidates absent from Trump's tele-rally to boost Republican ticket • Virginia Mercury
Gov. Glenn Youngkin said the exclusion of Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the Republican nominee for governor, along with lieutenant governor nominee John Reid and Attorney General Jason Miyares, was Tr...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
On the eve of the state election, President Trump held a GOP tele-rally for Virginia that included outgoing Gov. Youngkin — but notably left out the party’s three statewide nominees. #VAGov
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🗳️ It’s Election Day in Virginia — and control of the entire state government is on the line. Governor, LG, AG, and all 100 House seats.
The stakes: abortion rights, voting laws, taxes, climate policy & more.
Polls are open. Vote. ✅
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The stakes: abortion rights, voting laws, taxes, climate policy & more.
Polls are open. Vote. ✅
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On Election Day in Virginia, control of state government is up for grabs • Virginia Mercury
Virginians are heading to the polls on Tuesday, in what has become a high-stakes, drama-laced election cycle with nearly everything on the line — from the governor’s mansion to each of the 100 seats i...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🗳️ It’s Election Day in Virginia — and control of the entire state government is on the line. Governor, LG, AG, and all 100 House seats.
The stakes: abortion rights, voting laws, taxes, climate policy & more.
Polls are open. Vote. ✅
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/04/o...
The stakes: abortion rights, voting laws, taxes, climate policy & more.
Polls are open. Vote. ✅
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NAACP and Advancement Project sue Virginia, saying election officials are rejecting student voter registrations over missing dorm-room info that isn’t required by law.
They argue it violates the CRA and could disenfranchise thousands of campus voters.
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They argue it violates the CRA and could disenfranchise thousands of campus voters.
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Civil rights groups accuse Virginia officials of illegally blocking campus voters • Virginia Mercury
Civil-rights groups have filed a federal lawsuit in Virginia alleging that state and local election officials are unlawfully rejecting student voter registration forms because they lack dormitory name...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
NAACP and Advancement Project sue Virginia, saying election officials are rejecting student voter registrations over missing dorm-room info that isn’t required by law.
They argue it violates the CRA and could disenfranchise thousands of campus voters.
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They argue it violates the CRA and could disenfranchise thousands of campus voters.
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In a 21–16 party-line vote, the Va. Senate backs constitutional amendment letting lawmakers redraw the state’s congressional map mid-decade.
Democrats say it’s a defense against GOP-led map changes in other states; Republicans call it a power grab.
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Democrats say it’s a defense against GOP-led map changes in other states; Republicans call it a power grab.
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Virginia Senate approves mid-decade redistricting amendment in party-line vote • Virginia Mercury
The Virginia Senate on Friday by a 21-16 party-line vote approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would give the Virginia General Assembly the authority to redraw the commonwealth’s congressi...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM
In a 21–16 party-line vote, the Va. Senate backs constitutional amendment letting lawmakers redraw the state’s congressional map mid-decade.
Democrats say it’s a defense against GOP-led map changes in other states; Republicans call it a power grab.
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Democrats say it’s a defense against GOP-led map changes in other states; Republicans call it a power grab.
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🚨New Roanoke College poll:
• Spanberger (D) leads Earle-Sears (R) for governor 51–41%
• Hashmi (D) and Reid (R) are neck-and-neck 42–40%
• Miyares (R) holds an 8-point edge over Jones (D) for AG
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• Spanberger (D) leads Earle-Sears (R) for governor 51–41%
• Hashmi (D) and Reid (R) are neck-and-neck 42–40%
• Miyares (R) holds an 8-point edge over Jones (D) for AG
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Poll: Spanberger extends 10-point lead; Miyares up 8 as Hashmi-Reid contest stays close • Virginia Mercury
With less than a week to go before Election Day, Democrat Abigail Spanberger holds a commanding 10-point lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s race for governor, according to a new Ro...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🚨New Roanoke College poll:
• Spanberger (D) leads Earle-Sears (R) for governor 51–41%
• Hashmi (D) and Reid (R) are neck-and-neck 42–40%
• Miyares (R) holds an 8-point edge over Jones (D) for AG
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• Spanberger (D) leads Earle-Sears (R) for governor 51–41%
• Hashmi (D) and Reid (R) are neck-and-neck 42–40%
• Miyares (R) holds an 8-point edge over Jones (D) for AG
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#breaking By a 12-9 vote, the Democratic-led House P&E Committee advances a constitutional amendment letting lawmakers redraw Va.’s congressional map if another state changes its own mid-decade.
The measure applies only to 2025-2030 and is now headed to the House floor. #valeg
The measure applies only to 2025-2030 and is now headed to the House floor. #valeg
October 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
📄 Va. House Democrats unveil constitutional amendment to let lawmakers redraw congressional maps mid-decade if other states do so for partisan gain.
AG Jason Miyares says it’s unconstitutional; Spanberger backs keeping the option open.
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AG Jason Miyares says it’s unconstitutional; Spanberger backs keeping the option open.
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Va. Democrats roll out redistricting amendment to counter GOP map changes in other states • Virginia Mercury
Virginia House Democrats on Tuesday afternoon released the long-awaited text of their proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to modify congressional districts mid-deca...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
📄 Va. House Democrats unveil constitutional amendment to let lawmakers redraw congressional maps mid-decade if other states do so for partisan gain.
AG Jason Miyares says it’s unconstitutional; Spanberger backs keeping the option open.
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AG Jason Miyares says it’s unconstitutional; Spanberger backs keeping the option open.
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NEW: Partisan sparks flew in the VA Senate on Day 2 of the redistricting special session:
Dems blocked Youngkin’s letter as “too political,” Reps warned that a still-unseen constitutional amendment is being rushed through days before Election Day. ⬇️
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Dems blocked Youngkin’s letter as “too political,” Reps warned that a still-unseen constitutional amendment is being rushed through days before Election Day. ⬇️
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Democrats, Republicans clash in Virginia Senate over timing and intent of redistricting amendment • Virginia Mercury
A tense second day of Virginia’s surprise special legislative session erupted Tuesday morning into partisan fireworks, as Senate Democrats and Republicans sparred over a proposed constitutional amendm...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
NEW: Partisan sparks flew in the VA Senate on Day 2 of the redistricting special session:
Dems blocked Youngkin’s letter as “too political,” Reps warned that a still-unseen constitutional amendment is being rushed through days before Election Day. ⬇️
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Dems blocked Youngkin’s letter as “too political,” Reps warned that a still-unseen constitutional amendment is being rushed through days before Election Day. ⬇️
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NEW: At Monday’s special session of the Virginia General Assembly, Democrats used a procedural move to open the door for a mid-decade redistricting amendment, just a week before Election Day.
GOP calls the effort a “power grab.” #valeg
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GOP calls the effort a “power grab.” #valeg
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Democrats push redistricting amendment as special session jolts Virginia ahead of election • Virginia Mercury
With just one week before Election Day, Virginia lawmakers returned to the state Capitol Monday for a surprise special session that swiftly turned into a partisan clash over the future of the state’s ...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
NEW: At Monday’s special session of the Virginia General Assembly, Democrats used a procedural move to open the door for a mid-decade redistricting amendment, just a week before Election Day.
GOP calls the effort a “power grab.” #valeg
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GOP calls the effort a “power grab.” #valeg
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📊 New Wason Center poll lands as lawmakers return to Richmond for a redistricting fight one week before the election:
Spanberger (D) 50% – Earle-Sears (R) 43%
Hashmi (D) 47% – Reid (R) 45%
Miyares (R) 46% – Jones (D) 45%
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Spanberger (D) 50% – Earle-Sears (R) 43%
Hashmi (D) 47% – Reid (R) 45%
Miyares (R) 46% – Jones (D) 45%
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Poll: In top Va. races, Spanberger sustains lead over Earle-Sears, Miyares edges Jones by 1 point • Virginia Mercury
Amid a special session on redistricting, the latest Wason Center survey finds Spanberger up 7 points over Earle-Sears, with Hashmi and Miyares in virtual dead-heats in the final week before the Nov. 4...
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October 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
📊 New Wason Center poll lands as lawmakers return to Richmond for a redistricting fight one week before the election:
Spanberger (D) 50% – Earle-Sears (R) 43%
Hashmi (D) 47% – Reid (R) 45%
Miyares (R) 46% – Jones (D) 45%
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Spanberger (D) 50% – Earle-Sears (R) 43%
Hashmi (D) 47% – Reid (R) 45%
Miyares (R) 46% – Jones (D) 45%
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Happening now: Members of the GOP’s congressional delegation are pushing back against a last-minute effort by Democrats to redraw district lines.
Republicans are framing this as “election interference” and as undermining the will of voters. #VALeg
Republicans are framing this as “election interference” and as undermining the will of voters. #VALeg
October 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Happening now: Members of the GOP’s congressional delegation are pushing back against a last-minute effort by Democrats to redraw district lines.
Republicans are framing this as “election interference” and as undermining the will of voters. #VALeg
Republicans are framing this as “election interference” and as undermining the will of voters. #VALeg
🧨 Speaker Don Scott has called Virginia lawmakers back to Richmond for a surprise special session Monday — just days before Election Day.
Democrats may be eyeing redistricting; Republicans call it a “pathetic, political stunt.” #VAleg
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Democrats may be eyeing redistricting; Republicans call it a “pathetic, political stunt.” #VAleg
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House Speaker calls Virginia lawmakers back to Richmond as possible redistricting fight brews • Virginia Mercury
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, on Thursday called lawmakers back to Richmond for a special session Monday afternoon, setting off speculation that Democrats are preparing to act on red...
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October 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
🧨 Speaker Don Scott has called Virginia lawmakers back to Richmond for a surprise special session Monday — just days before Election Day.
Democrats may be eyeing redistricting; Republicans call it a “pathetic, political stunt.” #VAleg
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Democrats may be eyeing redistricting; Republicans call it a “pathetic, political stunt.” #VAleg
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The Virginia General Assembly has launched a redesigned website — vga.virginia.gov — with faster navigation, improved search tools and a cleaner design.
Officials say it’s the first of several efforts this year to boost public access and engagement with the Capitol.
Officials say it’s the first of several efforts this year to boost public access and engagement with the Capitol.
Virginia General Assembly | Your Portal to the Commonwealth's State Legislature
Your Portal to the Commonwealth's State Legislature
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October 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The Virginia General Assembly has launched a redesigned website — vga.virginia.gov — with faster navigation, improved search tools and a cleaner design.
Officials say it’s the first of several efforts this year to boost public access and engagement with the Capitol.
Officials say it’s the first of several efforts this year to boost public access and engagement with the Capitol.
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JUST IN from our D.C. Bureau: State officials in Monday’s brief to the Supreme Court say the use of military forces to respond to routine crime is a gross violation of the U.S. Constitution’s balance of powers.
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‘A boundless power’: Dem states ask Supreme Court to halt Trump troop deployment to Chicago
Every state with either a Democratic governor, attorney general or both signed a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the justices to side with Illinois and Chicago to continue blocking President…
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October 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
JUST IN from our D.C. Bureau: State officials in Monday’s brief to the Supreme Court say the use of military forces to respond to routine crime is a gross violation of the U.S. Constitution’s balance of powers.
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A Stafford judge has dismissed a GOP-backed lawsuit seeking to remove Democrat Stacey Carroll from the ballot, rejecting claims she doesn’t live in #HD64.
Carroll called the allegations “false and insulting” and said her campaign is moving forward.
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Carroll called the allegations “false and insulting” and said her campaign is moving forward.
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Judge tosses GOP lawsuit seeking to remove Democrat Stacey Carroll from ballot • Virginia Mercury
A Stafford County Circuit Court judge dismissed a lawsuit by three local voters seeking to remove Democratic House of Delegates nominee Stacey Carroll from the ballot, rejecting claims that she doesn’...
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October 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A Stafford judge has dismissed a GOP-backed lawsuit seeking to remove Democrat Stacey Carroll from the ballot, rejecting claims she doesn’t live in #HD64.
Carroll called the allegations “false and insulting” and said her campaign is moving forward.
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Carroll called the allegations “false and insulting” and said her campaign is moving forward.
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🚨 Six Democrats are jumping into Virginia’s 2nd District race as Rep. Jen Kiggans faces growing headwinds.
A coastal swing seat hit by a shutdown and Medicaid cuts could give Dems their best opening yet. #VA02
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A coastal swing seat hit by a shutdown and Medicaid cuts could give Dems their best opening yet. #VA02
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Democrats crowd into Virginia’s 2nd District race as Kiggans faces mounting headwinds • Virginia Mercury
Democrats see Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District as one of their best chances to flip a Republican seat next year, and six candidates have already launched campaigns to take on U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggan...
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October 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🚨 Six Democrats are jumping into Virginia’s 2nd District race as Rep. Jen Kiggans faces growing headwinds.
A coastal swing seat hit by a shutdown and Medicaid cuts could give Dems their best opening yet. #VA02
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A coastal swing seat hit by a shutdown and Medicaid cuts could give Dems their best opening yet. #VA02
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