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Nov 15, 2022

Loudoun’s Two New School Board Members Have Different Visions For County Schools

The progressive candidate cruised to victory in Leesburg, and the conservative candidate narrowly won the Broad Run District seat.

Nov 11, 2022

‘She Was Willing To Learn Us’: Behind Democrats’ Victory In Virginia’s 7th Congressional District

“More Democrats across the nation should study how she did this,” said one expert of Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s win in Virginia’s 7th congressional district.

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 08, 2022

It’s Election Day In D.C., Maryland And Virginia. Here’s What You Need To Know

Voting has been underway in our region for weeks, but it’s Election Day, and many will head the polls today.

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.

Oct 31, 2022

A Week Before Election Day, State Sends Virginia Localities Thousands More Voter Applications To Process

Fairfax election officials say they are now doing “whatever it takes” to ensure applicants are on the official list of registered voters and can vote in a normal manner come Nov. 8.

Oct 31, 2022

‘Why Would You Do This To Yourself?’ Loudoun’s School Board Race Reflects Growing Partisan Divide On Education

Several candidates running for Loudoun County’s embattled school board say the first question voters ask them is “Why would you want this job?”

Oct 28, 2022

Six Candidates Are Vying For Two Seats On The Loudoun School Board. Here’s What They’re Saying

We asked the candidates to weigh in on the controversial issues facing the county’s schools.

Oct 21, 2022

Virginia’s Elections Department Sends Incorrect Voting Information To More Than 30,000 Residents

Some registered voters in Northern Virginia received notices that contained incorrect information about where they should cast their ballots.

Oct 20, 2022

Early Voter Turnout In Virginia Is ‘Relatively Strong’ So Far

This is the first midterm election for Virginia since major voter access expansion in 2020.

 
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