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Elections

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 Apr 1, 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 Apr 1, 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. 

Virginia's redistricting battle started in Texas  |  Special Report

Virginia's redistricting battle started in Texas | Special Report

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Updated Apr 1, 2026

Early voting has begun in Virginia for a special election on April 21 on a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the Democratic-controlled General Assembly to redraw congressional maps.

Republicans leave out Trump while stumping against redistricting in Roanoke

Republicans leave out Trump while stumping against redistricting in Roanoke

  • ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times
  • Updated Mar 19, 2026

Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares did not mention President Donald Trump while campaigning against redistricting in Roanoke Tuesday night. 

'They do not care about rural Virginia': Botetourt rally pushes back on redistricting

'They do not care about rural Virginia': Botetourt rally pushes back on redistricting

  • ALEXIA PARTOUCHE The Roanoke Times
  • Updated Mar 18, 2026

Republican leaders spoke at Lord Botetourt High School on Saturday as part of a rally against the redistricting amendment on the ballot this April.

Holland Perdue seeking reelection as Rocky Mount's mayor

Holland Perdue seeking reelection as Rocky Mount's mayor

  • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
  • Mar 13, 2026

Elected in 2022, Perdue has overseen significant growth in the town during his first term in office.

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: Gov. Spanberger casts her vote in redistricting referendum

Photos: Gov. Spanberger casts her vote in redistricting referendum

  • Updated Apr 1, 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

Search warrant FBI served at Georgia elections office seeks records tied to 2020 election

Search warrant FBI served at Georgia elections office seeks records tied to 2020 election

  • Updated Feb 12, 2026

Last week, Trump predicted prosecutions over a contest in which judges and other officials said they found no evidence of widespread fraud.

Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map

Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map

  • Updated Feb 7, 2026

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he'll try to remove Democratic lawmakers from office if they do not return after many left to block the adoption of redrawn House maps. 

Republicans can't stop talking about Joe Biden. That could be a problem

Republicans can't stop talking about Joe Biden. That could be a problem

  • Updated Jan 25, 2026

It's been six months since Joe Biden left the Oval Office. Republicans, including President Trump, can't stop talking about him.

Wisconsin, Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

Wisconsin, Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

  • Updated Oct 6, 2025

A trio of spring elections provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

  • Updated Jun 9, 2025

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

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high

  • Updated May 27, 2025

Women will for the first time make up a majority of state legislators in Colorado and New Mexico next year, but at least 13 states saw losses in female representation after the November election.

Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

  • Updated May 20, 2025

Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.

Elon Musk's PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump, AP source says

Elon Musk's PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump, AP source says

  • Updated May 18, 2025

Elon Musk's super PAC spent about $200 million to help elect Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the group's spending.

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