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Democrats secure majority in the Virginia Senate
All 40 Virginia state Senate seats were on the ballot on Tuesday, and Democrats have emerged from the election with majority control of the chamber. After key Democratic retirements and primary election upsets earlier in the year, this majority will be younger and likely more progressive than it was previously. The incoming Senate Democratic caucus…
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Biden invests $5 billion to support rural communities, including in Virginia
Last Hurrah LLC, a poultry farm in Accomack County, will use a $420,000 grant to purchase and install a 577.15 kilowatt roof photovoltaic system; the energy generated from the new system is projected to offset almost 100% of the electricity consumption for the houses in the area with a simple payback of approximately 17 years.
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How Virginia Dems are talking about education
On Tuesday, Virginia voters will cast their ballots for all 140 seats in the General Assembly. Democrats currently have a razor-thin majority in the Senate, while Republicans control the House, so this election could result in either party having partial or full control of the legislature. Since this election will determine which political party controls…
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How Virginia Dems are talking about the economy before Election Day
Democratic candidates for Virginia’s legislature say that voters need affordable housing, greater investment in education, more worker protections, and more.
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As Virginia housing costs soar, Biden wants to turn empty offices into housing
In Sept. 2020, the median home sale price in Virginia was $354,400. As of Sept. 2023, that figure had risen to $412,800, a 16% increase, according to Redfin. Renters are also paying more in Virginia. At the end of 2020, the average cost of rent in the commonwealth was $1,660. As of Nov. 2023, that…
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Democratic Senate candidate Danica Roem talks wins and favorite campaign moments
In the northern Virginia sub/exurbs, state Senate District 30 sees Democrat and current Del. Danica Roem facing Republican political newcomer Bill Woolf. Roem has championed a number of bipartisan efforts as a lawmaker, including providing free school lunches for students in her district, as well as improvements to the region’s transportation infrastructure. If elected to…
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Virginia Republicans try to pretend abortion bans aren’t abortion bans ahead of election
In this year’s fight for majority control of the General Assembly, abortion has emerged as a key issue and a bright-line distinction between Republican and Democratic candidates for the Virginia House and Senate. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, whose Spirit of Virginia PAC has donated millions of dollars to GOP candidates and supporting organizations, has promoted…
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Absentee ballots of voters of color being rejected at higher rates in Virginia
A recent analysis performed by the Democratic Party of Virginia’s voter protection effort revealed that a disproportionate number of absentee ballots cast by voters of color are being rejected statewide, with some of the highest disparities occurring in areas near Richmond and Hampton Roads, which are home to highly competitive General Assembly races this year.…
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Delegate candidate Rob Banse’s coalition-driven campaign offers lessons on how to engage voters
As we approach the final days of the 2023 campaign season, it is important to reflect on how much of a difference a good candidate can make in making an impression on voters and everyone who surrounds them. I attended a canvass kickoff rally in Aldie, VA, on Oct. 29 for House District 30 candidate…
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All eyes are on Virginia as the last defense against abortion attacks in the South
Earlier this year, a narrow abortion rights majority in the Virginia state Senate blocked the passage of all proposed abortion bans and restrictions. It was an amazing victory that took the fierce advocacy of those who lobbied against the bills and was reinforced when Senator Aaron Rouse won a special election that cemented a pro-reproductive…
