Elections
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After New Diagnosis, Wexton Announces Retirement
US Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) announced on Monday that she will not seek reelection in 2024 and will retire from politics to deal with a devastating new medical diagnosis. In April, Wexton announced that she had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but she planned to continue to serve Virginians as she sought treatment and hoped…
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Essential Election Dates and Deadlines for Virginians this Fall
Elections for all 100 House of Delegates and 40 state Senate seats will be held on Nov. 7, 2023, but smart voters should be mindful of other key Virginia election dates this fall, too. First day of in-person early voting at your local registrar’s office begins Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. The deadline to register…
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Navy Veteran to Challenge Republican Congresswoman in Hampton Roads District
Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal has announced she’s running in Virginia’s Hampton Roads-area Second Congressional District in 2024.
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GOP-leaning House District May Be in Play for Democrats
A new poll shared with The Dogwood reveals a Republican incumbent’s weakness.
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Infamous Virginia Pastor Announces Bid For Presidency
Conservative evangelical minister and former lieutenant governor nominee E.W. Jackson has joined the race for the 2024 Republican presidential bid.
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Meet the Candidates in Virginia’s Sexiest Senate Seats
Several districts won by President Biden are up for grabs this year as Democrats work to maintain – or even expand – their majority in the chamber.
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Buckingham Elections Board Drama Continues as Local Republican Committee Withdraws Fired Registrar’s Nomination
Luis Gutierrez’ nomination was withdrawn after county Republican Chairwoman Ramona Christian claimed she was informed of a “protective order” that had been taken out against him and his wife. The move follows months of drama that began when every Buckingham County election official quit their job in February and March.
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Key School Board Candidates To Watch Across Virginia
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and Virginia’s school board elections are especially notable this year, as the Old Dominion has faced numerous book bans, racist attacks on history standards, and widespread teacher shortages across the state.
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Buckingham County’s Entire Election Staff Quits Amid Baseless Voter Fraud Allegations
The entire election staff of Buckingham County recently resigned following ongoing tension between local Republicans and the general registrar, the latest example of communities across the United States having to deal with the consequences of former president Donald Trump’s lies of stolen elections and voter fraud.
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Democrat Aaron Rouse Wins Virginia State Senate Special Election
Rouse will replace Republican Jen Kiggans to represent District 7 in the Virginia state Senate, a win for reproductive rights in the Old Dominion.
