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Nov 07, 2023

It’s Election Day In Northern Virginia. What’s Bringing Voters To The Polls?

More than 780,000 Virginians already voted early this election. Voters say this year’s results will shape the future of abortion rights, education, and public safety in their counties – and nationally.

Nov 07, 2023

Virginia State Police Prepares Election ‘Watch Team’ For Voter Removals

Eligible voters continue to come forward with accounts of being removed from the state rolls.

Oct 27, 2023

Virginia Reinstates Nearly 3,400 Voters After Accidental Purge

The total is more than 10 times the initial estimate provided by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office.

Oct 25, 2023

Youngkin Orders Virginia Inspector General To Investigate Removal of Eligible Voters From State Rolls

People who’ve had their voting rights restored continue to report confusion and problems accessing the ballot in Virginia.

Nov 08, 2022

Election Day 2022 Liveblog: Voters Head To Polls In D.C., Maryland, Virginia

There are a range of statewide and local races to vote on, depending on where you live in the region — though many have already voted thanks to early voting and mail-in ballots.

Nov 04, 2022

How D.C., Maryland, And Virginia Handle Election Recounts

Some elections cannot be decided the day that ballots are cast. Here’s an overview of what happens when a recount is requested in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Sep 22, 2022

Su Guía Para Las Elecciones Del 2022 En El Norte De Virginia

Los residentes de Virginia pueden emitir sus votos para las elecciones de mitad de período del 2022 a partir del viernes 23 de septiembre.

Sep 22, 2022

Your Guide To The 2022 Elections In Northern Virginia

Virginia doesn’t have any statewide races on the ballot this year, but there are several contested Congressional races to watch in November.

Jul 19, 2022

Maryland Primary Results: Wes Moore Faces Dan Cox For Governor, Local Races Still Undecided

With more mail-in ballots to be counted, the Montgomery County Executive race remains undecided.

Mar 07, 2022

Here Are Five Takeaways From The First D.C. Mayoral Debate

The five mayoral candidates clashed over whether D.C. needs to hire more police, debated extending the D.C. streetcar, and agreed on one topic: no wants the death penalty back.

 
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