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Elections

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

  • Nathan Layne Reuters
  • Updated May 20, 2026

Massie angered Trump by leading a push to force the Justice Department to release files tied to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Richmond judge dismisses Republican bid to block new maps

Richmond judge dismisses Republican bid to block new maps

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Updated Apr 28, 2026

On the eve of a closely watched Virginia Supreme Court hearing on redistricting, a Richmond judge dismissed a Republican bid to block Virginia from using new congressional maps.

Franklin County leaned overwhelmingly against redistricting as vote passed statewide

Franklin County leaned overwhelmingly against redistricting as vote passed statewide

  • Jason Dunovant
  • Updated Apr 23, 2026

Virginia's redistricting referendum was approved by a narrow margin on Tuesday with 51.45% of the commonwealth's voters in favor of the rare mid-decade change. In traditionally conservative Franklin County, voters were overwhelmingly against the proposal.

Virginia voters narrowly pass redistricting referendum

Virginia voters narrowly pass redistricting referendum

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Updated Apr 23, 2026

Virginia Democrats made a national statement on Tuesday with a narrow victory in a voter referendum on a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional maps before midterm elections in November.

Spanberger orders no late purge of voter rolls

Spanberger orders no late purge of voter rolls

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Updated Mar 31, 2026

An executive order signed by the governor says any program to remove names from voting rolls must be completed 90 days before a federal election.

With election underway, court could have final say on redistricting  |  Special Report

With election underway, court could have final say on redistricting | Special Report

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Updated May 11, 2026

The Virginia Constitution gives voters the final say on whether to amend the document, but the state's highest court ultimately could decide whether to allow redistricting this year.

Virginia's proposed congressional districts and who is running  |  Special Report

Virginia's proposed congressional districts and who is running | Special Report

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Updated May 11, 2026

In February, Virginia Democrats revealed a proposed new political map that would give them an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 congressional districts. 

Local elections

View the latest Virginia election results for governor, House of Delegates and more

View the latest Virginia election results for governor, House of Delegates and more

  • Nov 4, 2025

Follow live results for three statewide executive offices and many other elections for Nov. 4, 2025 across Virginia. 

2024 election results for Franklin County and Virginia

2024 election results for Franklin County and Virginia

  • Updated Nov 6, 2024

Complete, up-to-the-minute results for every contested race in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election.

Election 2024: Conner takes Boones Mill mayoral race

Election 2024: Conner takes Boones Mill mayoral race

  • Updated Nov 6, 2024

The one contested local race in Franklin County, for the Boones Mill mayor, was won by the incumbent, Victor Conner.

Petersburg residents head to the voting booth to decide on Virginia's fifth casino

Petersburg residents head to the voting booth to decide on Virginia's fifth casino

  • Nov 4, 2024

The casino project that was twice voted down by Richmond voters is now being taken up 24 miles south in the city of Petersburg.

We sat down with the 5 candidates for Richmond mayor. Here's what they said.

We sat down with the 5 candidates for Richmond mayor. Here's what they said.

  • Updated Nov 6, 2024

Here's our five-part series highlighting the lives of each Richmond mayoral candidate, how they came to join the political arena and their dreams for the future of Richmond. Interviews were conducted at each candidate's favorite location in the city.

Trump Store owner Taylor challenges incumbent Conner for Boones Mill mayor

Trump Store owner Taylor challenges incumbent Conner for Boones Mill mayor

  • Updated Nov 20, 2025

Taylor says he wants to make Boones Mill great again - Conner says the town has never stopped being great.

Follow Virginia election night news and results live

Follow Virginia election night news and results live

  • Mar 5, 2024

The Super Tuesday primaries are the largest voting day of the year outside of the November general election. 

PHOTOS: Super Tuesday in the Richmond area

PHOTOS: Super Tuesday in the Richmond area

  • Updated Apr 11, 2024

State and regional elections

Photos: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stumps in Henrico for referendum

Photos: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stumps in Henrico for referendum

  • Updated Apr 15, 2026
Dorothy McAuliffe, former Virginia first lady, announces congressional campaign

Dorothy McAuliffe, former Virginia first lady, announces congressional campaign

  • Updated Mar 14, 2026

Hours after her campaign announcement, a coalition of prominent Virginia leaders announced their support.

Virginia Supreme Court ruling clears way for early voting on redistricting referendum

Virginia Supreme Court ruling clears way for early voting on redistricting referendum

  • Updated Mar 21, 2026

Local election offices had been unable to receive critical state assistance, but a Virginia Supreme Court ruling opened the door for help.

Spanberger assures Virginia voters that redistricting change 'temporary'

Spanberger assures Virginia voters that redistricting change 'temporary'

  • Updated Mar 5, 2026

Gov. Spanberger sought to reassure voters Thursday that supporting the redrawing of congressional maps this year doesn't mean a return to partisan gerrymandering of state political districts in the future.

Photos: Election Day in Richmond

Photos: Election Day in Richmond

  • Updated Feb 25, 2026
Va. voter guide: Candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general on the issues

Va. voter guide: Candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general on the issues

  • Updated Jan 2, 2026

The Virginia Press Association and the Virginia Local News Project have produced a voter guide in which they posed questions to candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. 

Photos: Obama campaigns for Spanberger in Norfolk

Photos: Obama campaigns for Spanberger in Norfolk

  • Updated Mar 5, 2026

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger and former President Barack Obama spoke during a campaign rally at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Va., on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

VPA, VLNP voter guide: Republican nominee for governor Winsome Earle-Sears

VPA, VLNP voter guide: Republican nominee for governor Winsome Earle-Sears

  • Updated Oct 24, 2025

The governor of Virginia is the state’s chief executive, responsible for enforcing laws, overseeing state agencies and proposing a budget. 

National election news

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

  • Updated May 20, 2026

Massie angered Trump by leading a push to force the Justice Department to release files tied to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

  • Updated May 29, 2026

Associated Press photographers captured voters with raw emotions of joy, excitement, contemplation or sorrow.

PHOTOS: Donald Trump's Election Day 2024

  • Updated May 29, 2026

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors of former President Donald Trump from Election Day 2024.

Follow the presidential vote and races for Congress with live national results

Follow the presidential vote and races for Congress with live national results

  • Updated May 29, 2026

View maps and other data tracking the Nov. 5 elections for U.S. president, House and Senate, plus governors' elections around the country.

PHOTOS: Voters line up from East to West

  • Updated May 29, 2026
PHOTOS: America heads to the polls for the 2024 election

PHOTOS: America heads to the polls for the 2024 election

  • Updated May 29, 2026

Election Day is here. Here are scenes from around the U.S. as voters head to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2024 presidential election.

Election 2024: Voting in America

Election 2024: Voting in America

  • Updated May 29, 2026

To help make sense of the way America picks a president, this special series is examining and explaining the ins and outs of U.S. elections.

Explaining Election Day: Understanding the processes from voting to declaring winners

Explaining Election Day: Understanding the processes from voting to declaring winners

  • Updated May 29, 2026

The Associated Press has created a series of videos explaining how elections work in the United States.

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