Virginia - Page 49

June 25

Dead congressman's social media accounts resurrected to boost former chief of staff's congressional bid

More than a month after Rep. Gerry Connolly's death, social media accounts of his were used to promote the congressional bid of his former chief of staff James Walkinshaw.

June 19

Cellar unearthed beneath America's oldest Black schoolhouse reveals artifacts

Cellar found at Williamsburg Bray School, America's oldest Black schoolhouse, contains artifacts including ceramics, jewelry, and slate pencils.

June 18

Federal judge orders GPS monitoring for ex-Coast Guard officer who allegedly threatened to assassinate Trump

Federal judge orders ex-Coast Guard officer to home detention following accusations of multiple threats against Trump on X, Reddit, and Bluesky.

June 18

State senator, Indian immigrant, pulls upset in Virginia Democratic lieutenant governor's race

Levar Stoney touts ability to work across the aisle after controversial tenure in state capital.

June 18

Potential Youngkin successor focused on message in tough race to keep swing-state 'red'

Newly named Republican nominee Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears emphasizes safety as government's primary role, promises rural Virginia representation and highlights her unique appeal.

June 17

Virginia Democrats choose nominee to challenge GOP Attorney General Jason Miyares

Virginia Democrats chose Jay Jones to be their attorney general nominee to face the GOP's Jason Miyares, a Trump ally, this November.

June 17

Virginia Republicans pick radio host to run alongside Winsome Sears in race to replace Youngkin

Virginia Republicans rally behind John Reid for lieutenant governor as the party aims to flip the narrowly Democrat-controlled House of Delegates in November elections

June 17

Trump not on ballot but president influences Tuesday's high-stakes primary

Virginia primaries draw attention as voters select candidates amid Trump's DOGE cuts, with Republicans fielding a diverse ticket and Democrats seeing high turnout

June 17

Virginia Republican who could become state's first woman governor shrugs off identity questions

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears highlighted her policies over the historic possibility of becoming Virginia's first female governor in her campaign against Democrat Abigail Spanberger.

June 17

Trump factor: Elections in this key state are seen as a partial referendum on the president

Virginia prepares for a historic race as Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger compete to become the state's first female governor, with President Donald Trump's policies impacting the election.