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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.
McAuliffe vetoes bill that he says is discriminatory
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03/30/16 / Politics / Religion / State Government /
Governor Terry McAuliffe March 30 vetoed Senate Bill 41, which would shield from civil liability those who actively discriminate against same-sex couples.
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PWC schools closing on Super Tuesday, March 1 means a vacation day for most
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The recent School Board decision to close schools for the March 1 presidential primary election means a day off for students, teachers, and many other employees, with no make-up required. Employees with 250-day contracts are expected to work.
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US Sen. Mark Warner cosponsors bill to remove partisanship from Congressional redistricting
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02/03/16 / Federal Government / Money & Taxes / Politics /
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sens. Tom Udall (D-NM), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) to introduce the Fairness and Independence in Redistricting (FAIR) Act to take partisanship out of the congressional redistricting process by requiring states to establish independent, bipartisan redistricting commissions.
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Virginia GOP does away with March 1 Primary Day statement of affiliation
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By RANDI REID, Observer staff 01/31/16 / Politics /
Virginia voters who want to vote in the March 1 Republican Primary for presidential candidates will not have to sign a "statement of affiliation" after all.
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Field office for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders opens in Fairfax
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01/31/16 / Politics /
A field office for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders opened in the Oakton part of Fairfax County Jan. 28.
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Wittman fights to protect Second Amendment rights
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01/05/16 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Politics /
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement in response to President Obama's announcement that he will use executive order to restrict American gun ownership:
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Court case settled over Virginia’s long wait lines to vote
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FROM Democratic Party of Virginia 12/25/15 / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
State Board of Elections and the State Department of Elections will take on a major administrative overhaul of the process for dealing with lines on Election Day.
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Corey Stewart is Va. chairman for Trump for President campaign
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12/14/15 / Breaking News / Politics /
Dec. 14 Donald J. Trump for President Inc. is pleased to announce that Corey Stewart, Chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, has joined the campaign and will serve as Chairman of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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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.
