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  • 1 week ago | wvtf.org | Michael Pope |David Seidel

    The Democratic field now appears to be set for the November election. Jay Jones won the Democratic nomination for Attorney General, besting Shannon Taylor. And in the crowded, 6-way race for the Lieutenant Governor nomination, Ghazala Hashmi claimed victory in a very close race. The race between Hashmi and Levar Stoney was within the margin for a recount late Tuesday night, though Stoney's campaign would have to pay for the effort if he requests it.

  • 1 week ago | whro.org | Michael Pope |David Seidel

    The Democratic field now appears to be set for the November election. Jay Jones won the Democratic nomination for Attorney General, besting Shannon Taylor. And in the crowded, 6-way race for the Lieutenant Governor nomination, Ghazala Hashmi claimed victory in a very close race. The race between Hashmi and Levar Stoney was within the margin for a recount late Tuesday night, though Stoney's campaign would have to pay for the effort if he requests it. J.

  • 3 weeks ago | wvtf.org | David Seidel

    Virginia health officials have confirmed Virginia's third case of measles in 2025. Like the second case, officials are notifying the public about possible exposures in the Charlottesville area. The first measles case, earlier this year, included exposures in Northern Virginia. Here is the complete announcement from the Virginia Department of Health:RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting the state’s third measles case of the year.

  • 3 weeks ago | wvtf.org | David Seidel

    A special election to fill the seat of former Congressman Gerry Connolly will be held September 9th. The governor announced the date Tuesday morning. Candidates will have to file with the Virginia Department of Elections by July 11th. Several Democrats have already announced plans to run in the deep-blue district. Candidates include former Connolly aide James Walkinshaw, state Senator Stella Pekarsky and Delegate Irene Shin. Connolly died last month after a battle with cancer.

  • 1 month ago | wvtf.org | David Seidel

    Virginia recorded its second case of measles this year. State health officials announced the case in a teenager Friday evening. In a news release, they warned of potential contacts at several locations in the Charlottesville area. Here is the complete announcement from the Virginia Department of Health:RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting the state’s second measles case of the year.

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