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Virginia Governor Race

GOP sees Youngkin's Virginia victory as a blueprint to win back Congress in 2022

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Winsome Sears says it’s a ‘shame’ liberal counties are protecting illegal immigrants over Virginians

VIDEO October 31

Republicans hoping to flip toss-up district in Virginia as early voting underway

VIDEO October 30

Virginia AG says SCOTUS voter rolls ruling is win for ‘common sense’

VIDEO October 25

Virginia governor reacts to judge's ruling stopping state from removing citizens from voter rolls

Virginia’s Earle-Sears drops first ad confronting Dem opponent over migrant crime, border wall opposition

Politics March 11

Virginia’s Earle-Sears drops first ad confronting Dem opponent over migrant crime, border wall opposition

An ad from Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears plays clips of former Rep. Abigail Spanberger's comments, including her opposition to Trump's border wall, and news clippings.

Youngkin walks political tightrope, balancing support for DOGE workforce cuts with mega-job fair

Politics March 6

Youngkin walks political tightrope, balancing support for DOGE workforce cuts with mega-job fair

Gov. Glenn Youngkin's VirginiaWorks Department hosted a mega-job fair event online for workers across the Commonwealth, particularly after DOGE cuts affected his state.

Virginia government grinds to a halt as hospitals, residents hit by colossal water plant failure

Politics January 8

Virginia government grinds to a halt as hospitals, residents hit by colossal water plant failure

Virginia's government ground to a halt, and thousands were left without water after a colossal failure at the city's treatment plant.

What Virginia's special elections tell us about the bigger ballot box battles to come in 2025, 2026

Politics January 7

What Virginia's special elections tell us about the bigger ballot box battles to come in 2025, 2026

Democrats held onto their narrow majorities in Virginia's legislature as they won two of three special elections on Tuesday in the first ballot box showdowns of 2025, which were seen as a gauge of voter sentiment following Trump's White House victory

2025 showdown: This Republican woman may become nation's first Black female governor

Politics December 21

2025 showdown: This Republican woman may become nation's first Black female governor

Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears of Virginia could make history next year as the nation's first Black woman to win election as a governor and as the state's first female governor.

Youngkin to draft sanctuary city ban, making state funding contingent on ICE cooperation

Politics December 12

Youngkin to draft sanctuary city ban, making state funding contingent on ICE cooperation

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will announce a plan to institute a sanctuary city ban and withhold state funds for policing to such jurisdictions.

Glenn Youngkin 'personally invites' new Trump admin to settle in Virginia over Maryland and DC

Politics November 26

Glenn Youngkin 'personally invites' new Trump admin to settle in Virginia over Maryland and DC

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin dropped a video inviting the Trump transition team and new administration members to settle in Virginia -- just across the Potomac from the White House.

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia says with Trump’s election, ‘we’ve got a friend in the White House’

Politics November 20

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia says with Trump’s election, ‘we’ve got a friend in the White House’

What's next for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia, who says that former President Trump's decisive election victory earlier this month means he now has "a friend in the White House."

Virginia's Youngkin endorses Winsome Earle-Sears for governor

Politics November 19

Virginia's Youngkin endorses Winsome Earle-Sears for governor

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin backed Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for governor ahead of the 2025 gubernatorial contest.

Trump highlights abortion comments from Democrat to show who’s ‘radical’ on the issue

POLITICS September 11

Trump highlights abortion comments from Democrat to show who’s ‘radical’ on the issue

Former President Trump sparred with moderator Linsey Davis over claims Democrats are "extreme" on abortion, citing former Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's past comments

Climate protesters interrupt Youngkin’s remarks remembering 9/11: ‘Disrespectful to our nation’

POLITICS September 11

Climate protesters interrupt Youngkin’s remarks remembering 9/11: ‘Disrespectful to our nation’

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin appeared to take an untimely interruption in stride as climate protesters crashed his remarks on 9/11 remembrance.

Harris leads in Virginia, a state Trump is aiming to flip: poll

POLITICS September 11

Harris leads in Virginia, a state Trump is aiming to flip: poll

A new Washington Post-Schar School poll released Tuesday shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Trump by eight percentage points among likely voters in Virginia.

Winsome Earle-Sears announces VA gov bid to build on Youngkin record: It's 'all about business’

POLITICS September 6

Winsome Earle-Sears announces VA gov bid to build on Youngkin record: It's 'all about business’

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican from Virginia Beach, announced she will be running to succeed Glenn Youngkin in Virginia's off-year gubernatorial election in 2025.

Democratic lawmakers caught on hot mic mocking parental rights as 'garbage,' 'stupid'

Virginia April 26, 2023

Democratic lawmakers caught on hot mic mocking parental rights as 'garbage,' 'stupid'

Two Democratic state lawmakers in Virginia were caught on a hot mic mocking Republican efforts to strengthen parental rights as "garbage," "crap" and "stupid."

Bill Maher admits to Winsome Earle-Sears that guns are a 'leveler' for women: 'It makes sense'

Media April 3, 2023

Bill Maher admits to Winsome Earle-Sears that guns are a 'leveler' for women: 'It makes sense'

Comedian Bill Maher agreed with Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears that guns can be a good equalizer for women against attackers during a segment on HBO's "Real Time."

The highly competitive Virginia gubernatorial showdown between former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin is a closely watched statewide race with national implications. The face off is seen as a key bellwether ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, when the Democrats will try to defend their razor thin House and Senate majorities. Virginia and New Jersey are the only two states to hold races for governor in the year after a presidential election, guaranteeing they receive outsized attention across the country. Among the key issues in the election are education, jobs and the economy, crime, and abortion. And even though they're not on the ballot, both President Biden and former President Trump have become major factors in the race, where all sides have spent nearly $50 million to run ads during the general election campaign.