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Democrats won big in Virginia elections last week. Now, they will face a tricky circular challenge: supporting the social safety net through federal cuts -- even as a stagnant economy may constrain what money they have to spend. buff.ly/ST5OE9j
Despite Democratic sweep, Virginia's next governor faces hurdles ahead
Federal cutbacks to the social safety net and a flagging Northern Virginia economy will be major challenges for Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and the Virginia General Assembly in January.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Democrats won big in Virginia elections last week. Now, they will face a tricky circular challenge: supporting the social safety net through federal cuts -- even as a stagnant economy may constrain what money they have to spend. buff.ly/ST5OE9j
In a statement, Sen. Kaine said he supported the deal because of promised protections for federal workers, including back pay for those on furlough, reinstatement for federal employees laid off during the shutdown, and protections against future large-scale reductions-in-force.
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
In a statement, Sen. Kaine said he supported the deal because of promised protections for federal workers, including back pay for those on furlough, reinstatement for federal employees laid off during the shutdown, and protections against future large-scale reductions-in-force.
VA Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi responded to comments made by her Rep. opponent, John Reid, who was the first openly gay Rep. candidate in VA history.
“The bigotry my opponent was targeting me with was soundly rejected... He may not be ready to protect my rights.. I'm sure ready to protect his.”
“The bigotry my opponent was targeting me with was soundly rejected... He may not be ready to protect my rights.. I'm sure ready to protect his.”
November 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
VA Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi responded to comments made by her Rep. opponent, John Reid, who was the first openly gay Rep. candidate in VA history.
“The bigotry my opponent was targeting me with was soundly rejected... He may not be ready to protect my rights.. I'm sure ready to protect his.”
“The bigotry my opponent was targeting me with was soundly rejected... He may not be ready to protect my rights.. I'm sure ready to protect his.”
VA Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi now joins us on the show. She says one of the biggest factors is the Trump administration's federal cuts, which she described as a "terrible crisis" for the commonwealth of Virginia.
November 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
VA Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi now joins us on the show. She says one of the biggest factors is the Trump administration's federal cuts, which she described as a "terrible crisis" for the commonwealth of Virginia.
Poole says Trump’s problem in Virginia is that when he says he’s going to drain the swamp..... "well, Virginia is the swamp," given tens of thousands of federal workers there.
November 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Poole says Trump’s problem in Virginia is that when he says he’s going to drain the swamp..... "well, Virginia is the swamp," given tens of thousands of federal workers there.
Long-time VA politics reporter David Poole says everyone was surprised by the Democrats' huge margins of victory in Tuesday's statewide elections, particularly after a Republican shift the last few years.
"The pendulum has swung all the way back," says Poole.
"The pendulum has swung all the way back," says Poole.
November 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Long-time VA politics reporter David Poole says everyone was surprised by the Democrats' huge margins of victory in Tuesday's statewide elections, particularly after a Republican shift the last few years.
"The pendulum has swung all the way back," says Poole.
"The pendulum has swung all the way back," says Poole.
We are now live on the Politics Hour with 1A's Todd Zwillich guest-hosting. It's a packed show with long-time VA politics reporter David Poole, WAMU's Margaret Barthel, VA Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi, and VA Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We are now live on the Politics Hour with 1A's Todd Zwillich guest-hosting. It's a packed show with long-time VA politics reporter David Poole, WAMU's Margaret Barthel, VA Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi, and VA Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell.
Tune in now!
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Tune in now!
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This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we're joined by VPAP founder David Poole and WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel to break down Virginia Democrats' big night.
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we're joined by VPAP founder David Poole and WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel to break down Virginia Democrats' big night.
Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has begun telling people she plans to run for mayor next year, according to several sources familiar with these discussions. That would make her the first major candidate to declare for the 2026 race, ending months of speculation about her future plans.
November 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has begun telling people she plans to run for mayor next year, according to several sources familiar with these discussions. That would make her the first major candidate to declare for the 2026 race, ending months of speculation about her future plans.
D.C. was set to lose $700 million with federal tax cuts about to kick in. Instead, lawmakers found ways to preserve that revenue and fund new anti-poverty programs. Here's how.
With federal tax cuts ahead, D.C. lawmakers aim to preserve revenue, fund new tax credits
The city was set to see a huge hole blown in its revenue in conjunction with federal tax cuts. D.C. will de-couple some rates and fund anti-poverty programs instead.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
D.C. was set to lose $700 million with federal tax cuts about to kick in. Instead, lawmakers found ways to preserve that revenue and fund new anti-poverty programs. Here's how.
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, Todd Zwillich of The 1A show jumps into the host chair to help us break down Virginia's Democrats' huge night in Tuesday's statewide elections. We will be joined by some of the big winners!
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, Todd Zwillich of The 1A show jumps into the host chair to help us break down Virginia's Democrats' huge night in Tuesday's statewide elections. We will be joined by some of the big winners!
Fairfax Democrat Dan Helmer helped expand his party's majority in the Virginia House of Delegates as part of party leadership.
'Every seat is on the table': VA Dem Campaign Chair Dan Helmer on the Democrat's election night sweep
Fairfax Democrat Dan Helmer led the campaign to expand his party's majority in the Virginia House of Delegates. He speaks with WAMU about Democrats' big wins in Virginia.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Fairfax Democrat Dan Helmer helped expand his party's majority in the Virginia House of Delegates as part of party leadership.
On Tuesday November 4, Virginians across the state headed to local polling sites to cast their ballots for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.
WAMU’s Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel spoke with voters at a precinct in Loudoun County to see what their top issues were:
WAMU’s Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel spoke with voters at a precinct in Loudoun County to see what their top issues were:
November 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
On Tuesday November 4, Virginians across the state headed to local polling sites to cast their ballots for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.
WAMU’s Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel spoke with voters at a precinct in Loudoun County to see what their top issues were:
WAMU’s Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel spoke with voters at a precinct in Loudoun County to see what their top issues were:
Here's what is on Virginians' ballots as they head to the polls on Tuesday. buff.ly/lJ9Yn9k
It's Election Day in Virginia. Here's what's at stake
Virginia voters are electing a governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and all 100 seats in the House of Delegates.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Here's what is on Virginians' ballots as they head to the polls on Tuesday. buff.ly/lJ9Yn9k
MD House Majority Leader David Moon now joins the show and says he believes Maryland has no choice but to redistrict in response to Republican efforts around the country. "It's not partisan, it's about state dignity."
October 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
MD House Majority Leader David Moon now joins the show and says he believes Maryland has no choice but to redistrict in response to Republican efforts around the country. "It's not partisan, it's about state dignity."
Virginia Dems are attempting to pass a redistricting constitutional amendment before next week’s election, as required by law.
Former U.S. Rep Tom Davis says the move may actually be illegal because the reality is that early voting means “there is an election today and millions have already voted.”
Former U.S. Rep Tom Davis says the move may actually be illegal because the reality is that early voting means “there is an election today and millions have already voted.”
October 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Virginia Dems are attempting to pass a redistricting constitutional amendment before next week’s election, as required by law.
Former U.S. Rep Tom Davis says the move may actually be illegal because the reality is that early voting means “there is an election today and millions have already voted.”
Former U.S. Rep Tom Davis says the move may actually be illegal because the reality is that early voting means “there is an election today and millions have already voted.”
We are now live on the Politics Hour with former U.S. Rep Tom Davis and WAMU's Margaret Barthel for a preview of Virginia's upcoming elections. Tune in to 88.5 WAMU and call into 800-433-8850 with your questions!
The Politics Hour: Virginia's redistricting push ahead of the election
WAMU's Margaret Barthel and former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis previews next week's Virginia elections. Plus, Maryland House Majority Leader David Moon talks redistricting and funding SNAP.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We are now live on the Politics Hour with former U.S. Rep Tom Davis and WAMU's Margaret Barthel for a preview of Virginia's upcoming elections. Tune in to 88.5 WAMU and call into 800-433-8850 with your questions!
This Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we are joined by former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis and WAMU’s Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel to discuss what Virginia’s redistricting push might mean for next week’s elections.
October 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we are joined by former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis and WAMU’s Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel to discuss what Virginia’s redistricting push might mean for next week’s elections.
Virginians who buy health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have received notices that premiums are increasing. The price shock is the latest health care development to coincide with the Virginia governor's race. buff.ly/UcWdgMv
Health Hub: Virginia voters head to the polls as health insurance premiums rise
Health care has been a consistent talking point in the campaign for governor in the commonwealth.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Virginians who buy health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have received notices that premiums are increasing. The price shock is the latest health care development to coincide with the Virginia governor's race. buff.ly/UcWdgMv
Developers are planning a large facility in upper Montgomery County. Data centers have sparked protests and legal pushback in neighboring communities, but local officials appear to want the project to move forward. buff.ly/bearj31
What a massive data center plan means for Montgomery County
Developers are planning a large facility in upper Montgomery County. Data centers have sparked protests and legal pushback in neighboring communities, but local officials appear to want the project…
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October 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Developers are planning a large facility in upper Montgomery County. Data centers have sparked protests and legal pushback in neighboring communities, but local officials appear to want the project to move forward. buff.ly/bearj31
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton is facing her first serious primary challengers in decades. Many see a growing consensus she should step aside.https://buff.ly/EEm5huO
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton sees her first serious primary challengers in decades
The unprecedented Democratic primary challenge to the civil rights icon suggests a growing consensus that after three decades representing D.C. in Congress, Norton should step aside.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton is facing her first serious primary challengers in decades. Many see a growing consensus she should step aside.https://buff.ly/EEm5huO