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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 12 candidates for March 1 GOP primary with Rubio, Huckabee and Santorum filings
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12/14/15 / Politics /
Voters will have a total of 12 presidential candidates from which to choose when the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) holds its Super Tuesday primary election on March 1.
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Rubio becomes tenth Republican to qualify for March 1 GOP primary
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12/09/15 / Politics /
The Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) announced Dec. 9 that Senator Marco Rubio is the tenth Republican candidate to submit signatures for "pre-check" review by the RPV and for submission to the State Board of Elections.
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Carly Fiorina submits signatures for March 1 GOP primary ballot
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12/07/15 / Politics /
The Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) said Dec. 7 that Carly Fiorina is the ninth Republican candidate to submit signatures for "pre-check" review by the RPV and for submission to the State Board of Elections."Virginia is where my husband, Frank, and I met and married and where our family calls home," the candidate said.
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Legislators ask SCC to hold power line hearing in Haymarket
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12/05/15 / Haymarket / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
The Haymarket area General Assembly delegation has sent a letter to the State Corporation Commission requesting that SCC members consider holding the public hearing on the power lines at a time when the members of the delegation are able to attend--preferably after the General Assembly adjourns.
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Senator Rand Paul now 8th on ballot for March 1, 2016 Va. GOP Primary
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12/05/15 / Federal Government / People & Places / Politics /
The Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) has announced that Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky is the eighth Republican candidate to submit signatures for "pre-check" review by the RPV and for submission to the State Board of Elections.
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Trump for President rally at Manassas fairgrounds Dec. 2
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11/30/15 / Breaking News / Manassas / Politics /
A Trump for President rally will be held at the Prince William County Fairgrounds on Dumfries Road in Manassas on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m., according to a news release from the Donald J. Trump for President campaign office. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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More Virginia residents oppose Obama refugee plan than support it, survey shows
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11/17/15 / Federal Government / People & Places / Politics /
Virginians are solidly opposed to President Obama’s plans to allow Syrian refugees into the country, with many residents concerned that doing so would make a future terrorist attack more likely, according to a new survey sponsored by the University of Mary Washington’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies.
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PWC Republicans set Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Nov. 14
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FROM Prince William Republican Committee 11/12/15 / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Politics /
This Saturday, Nov. 14, Prince William Republican Women’s Club will host an appreciation event for local law enforcement. The “We Love You Blue” rally will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Woodbridge to honor Prince William County Police Department, the Dumfries Police Department, the Prince William County Sheriff’s Department, and the U.S. Marshall Service.
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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.
