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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.
Five candidates for Democratic nomination for Va. Governor to debate on TV April 6
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FROM Democratic Party of Virginia 04/02/21 / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
The first televised Democratic gubernatorial debate hosted by the Democratic Party of Virginia will take place at Virginia State University and air live across the Commonwealth on Tuesday, April 6. All five candidates for governor will be participating and the debate will be moderated by CBS 6 anchor Bill Fitzgerald, joined by panelists Cheryl Miller and Barbara Ciara.
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Campaign staff of Del. Lee Carter votes to unionize
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FROM Del. Lee Carter's campaign staff 02/17/21 / Breaking News / Politics / State Government /
The gubernatorial campaign staff of Del. Lee Carter (D-Manassas/PrWm) voted unanimously to unionize, a first in the history of Virginia gubernatorial campaigns. according to a news release.
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Voter registation deadline extended to midnight Wednesday - Oct. 15
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10/14/20 / Breaking News / Local Government / People & Places / Politics /
The U.S. District Court has ordered an extension to the voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3, 2020, General and Special Elections. Voters may continue to register through Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.
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Rep. Wittman joins lawsuit against voting by proxy
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From the Office of Rep. Wittman 05/27/20 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Politics /
Questioning the constitutonality of voting by proxy,Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), who represents part of Prince William County, on May 27 joined the lawsuit being filed in D.C. Federal District Court challenging the constitutionality of H. RES 965, the House Democrat plan to vote by proxy.
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PWC Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy announces bid for Governor of Virginia
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 05/27/20 / Breaking News / Politics / State Government /
“Growing up, my family faced challenges — many of the same challenges Virginians face today. Back then, I was taught by my grandmother ‘If you have it, you have to give it.’ I’m ready to give my all to Virginians — that’s why I’m running for governor."
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GOP asks Northam not to leave Northern Va. behind
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FROM Northern Virginia GOP 05/14/20 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Politics / State Government /
Five NOVA GOP leaders issued a joint statement Wednesday evening, calling on Governor Ralph Northam to include the region in Virginia's "Phase One" reopening.
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Coalition to Protect Prince William County sets Jan. 12 press conference on legal issues
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FROM Coalition to Protect Prince William County 01/11/24 / Breaking News / Gainesville / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Politics / Real Estate /
The Coalition to Protect Prince William County, with American Battlefield Trust and other plaintiffs, reports that it will be holding a press conference at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024 to discuss their legal action on the Digital Gateway Project as a follow up to the December 11, 2023 press conference.
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PWC’s Town of Dumfries makes history as Virginia’s only all black town council
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12/09/23 / Local Government / Politics / State Government /
U.S. Marine veteran and BBQ king Mayor Derrick Wood and the Dumfries Town Council are headlining the story of changing politics in Virginia and in the U.S. in general, according to a report in Black Virginia News.
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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.
