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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.
Federal judge extends Virginia voter registration to Oct. 21
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FROM the Governor's Office 10/20/16 / Breaking News / Politics / State Government /
Due to a technology snafu, the deadline for registering to vote in Virginia has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. For more information on how to register to vote, go to http://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/how-to-register/.
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Del. Marshall alleges voting misinformation given to election officials at training session
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FROM Del. Robert G. Marshall's office 10/15/16 / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
In an Oct. 14 letter to Department of Elections Commissioner, Edgardo Cortes, Prince William County Delegate Robert G. “Bob” Marshall objected to what he said was "misinformation that was given to volunteers who attended a recent training for election officials for the 2016 elections with regard to verification of voter ID."
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Congressional candidate to meet and greet during Centreville Day Festival Oct. 15
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10/15/16 / Federal Government / Politics /
Congressional candidate LuAnn Bennett will visit the Centreville Day Festival Oct. 15 with Congressman Gerry Connolly, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Oct. 12 forum for Manassas Park local candidates at MP Community Center
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10/11/16 / Local Government / Politics /
Manassas Park City Council Member Preston Banks is hosting a local candidates' night forum for Manassas Park (on ballot and write-in candidates) on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Manassas Park Community Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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Concert at Tyson’s Sept. 25 one of 350 same-day concerts Across America to End Gun Violence
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09/20/16 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Politics / Music /
Two-Time Grammy® Award Winners, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, will headline the Concert Across America to End Gun Violence at the Tysons Biergarten on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m., according to a press release.
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Public primaries instead of party primaries?
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FROM the Office of Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke) 09/18/16 / Politics / State Government /
Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke City) has introduced his first piece of legislation for the upcoming 2017 session. HJ 541 calls for a constitutional amendment that will allow for "public" primaries. Rasoul says this reform of the election process will help limit partisanship in both campaigns and government.
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UMW poll says McAuliffe should not name himself to Kaine’s US Senate vacancy
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FROM University of Mary Washington 09/17/16 / Federal Government / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
Three of every four Virginians surveyed say that if U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine is elected vice president, Gov. Terry McAuliffe should not appoint himself to fill the vacant Senate seat that would result, according to a new University of Mary Washington poll.
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Corey Stewart and Trump surrogate to speak at GOP farm festival in Paris VA Sept. 10
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09/10/16 / People & Places / Politics /
Corey Stewart, Candidate for Governor and Virginia Trump Chair, will be speaking at the first annual Liberty Farm Festival Saturday, Sept. 10, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Liberty Farm in Paris, VA, off US 17 near Delaplane.
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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.
