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Could Virginia become a “swing state” in the upcoming presidential election?
FROM STAFF REPORTS 09/20/24 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Politics /
Stephen J. Farnsworth, longtime professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, who is also director of UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies (C4L&MS), says “Virginia may deserve to be treated as a ‘swing state’ once again this year.” Farnsworth's remarks came after a new statewide survey from the Center said Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and former President Donald Trump (R) are locked in a tight presidential contest in Virginia.
Now, register to vote electronically - instead of on paper - at Virginia DMV
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07/07/16 / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced July 7 an innovation from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Department of Elections, enabling customers to apply electronically to register to vote at 74 DMV customer service centers and five mobile offices throughout Virginia.
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Applicants sought to fill Manassas School Board seat for less than 6 months
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06/17/16 / Education / Manassas / People & Places / Politics /
A Manassas resident who wishes to be considered for appointment to the Manassas School Board until Dec. 31, 2016 should file a letter of interest and a brief resume with the Clerk to the School Board by June 24 at 5 p.m.
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Virginia Chamber names Del. Jackson Miller “Distinguished Advocate for Business”
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 06/02/16 / Business / Manassas / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
Virginia Delegate Jackson Miller (50th District) has been honored with the Distinguished Advocate for Business Award by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. This award reflects Delegate Miller’s outstanding voting record on pro-business legislation, a news release stated.
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“Public Affairs” movie to be filmed in Norfolk
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FROM the Governor's Office 05/23/16 / Business / People & Places / Politics / State Government / Creative Arts /
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced May 23 that producers of the upcoming political thriller Public Affairs have selected Norfolk, Virginia as their filming location. The project will star Adrian Grenier (Entourage) and Mimi Rogers (Hope Springs), and will be directed by Sundance alum and DGA-award winner Eric Bross (Restaurant). The film was written by Tom Cudworth (Restaurant).
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Comstock on the passage of the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act
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05/17/16 / Federal Government / Politics / Religion /
Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (VA-10) issued the following statement after H.R. 1150, the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act, a bill that she cosponsored, passed the House May 16 unanimously.
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Democrats post nomination process for 2016 Manassas & Manassas Park mayor, council elections
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FROM Manassas and Manassass Park Democratic Committee 05/15/16 / Breaking News / Manassas / People & Places / Politics /
Manassas and Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee (MMPCDC) has scheduled assembled caucuses to nominate Democratic candidates for Manassas and Manassas Park races in the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election. The caucuses are May 6 in Manassas and May 8 in Manassas Park. Candidates must file paperwork and pay fee with the MMPCDC by May 27 by 5 p.m.
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Facts and Dates: Process for choosing Virginia GOP delegates to National Convention
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FROM Republican Party of Virginia 04/12/16 / Federal Government / Politics /
Virginia can send 49 delegates to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Under Party rules, all 49 delegates are bound proportionally by the results of Virginia's March 1 primary. Under Virginia GOP rules, it doesn't matter whether a candidate has dropped out, suspended his or her campaign, or asked for his or her delegates to vote for another candidate. On the first ballot, delegates are bound to those votes.
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Manassas & Manassas Park Democrats to caucus for convention delegates
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04/08/16 / Manassas / People & Places / Politics /
Manassas and Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee (MMPCDC) has scheduled assembled caucuses on Monday, April 18, at 7:30 pm to elect delegates and alternates from both cities to the Virginia 10th Congressional District and State Democratic Party Conventions.
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PWC Police Report for Nov. 8, 2024: Victim struck in face with stone object
PWC Police investigate alleged sexual assault in 2018, assault and battery on a police officer and alleged assault in Woodbridge.
