Michael is an award-winning journalist who started covering Virginia news in 2013 with reporting stints at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia Business, and Richmond BizSense. A graduate of William & Mary and Northern Virginia Community College, he also covered financial news for S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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Gerry Connolly, Northern Virginia congressman, has cancer
The long-time Democrat announced the news today after winning reelection this week.
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Election Day in Virginia gives Democrats reasons to stay positive despite Trump win
With the prospects of a second Trump term looming, Virginia voters held firm for Harris and down ballot Democrats.
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Harris defeats Trump in Virginia
Virginia once again rejected Trump’s extremism in favor of Harris’ pledge to move the country forward.
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Kaine wins re-election to US Senate
US Sen. Tim Kaine defeated a far-right challenger in Virginia’s US Senate race this year.
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Election Day Update: Here’s what the vibe was like across Virginia
Election Day in Virginia has proceeded with few reported hiccups so far. Our team spoke to officials and voters across the commonwealth for a vibe check.
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Election Day Update: Voting kicks off in Virginia with few issues
Election Day in Virginia began with little to no issues, according to the state’s Department of Elections.
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Judge rules Waynesboro Republican officials must certify votes
A local judge ruled yesterday that Waynesboro election officials need to certify the votes in the election this year and allow the votes of local voters to count.
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About 100 mail-in ballots were filled out incorrectly in Southside Virginia. Here’s how to fix one.
Local election workers in Pittsylvania County are trying to reach voters to address issues with their absentee ballots before a Friday deadline.
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Early voting ends with a bang in Virginia as Election Day nears
Early voting surged in its final days in Virginia as all eyes – including those of federal civil rights attorneys – turn to Election Day tomorrow.
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Will Republicans refuse to certify Waynesboro votes? A lawsuit ruling is coming.
Republican election officials are threatening not to certify the election results in Waynesboro unless the ballots are hand-counted.
