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3 天之前 · Fair and tough reporting on the policy and politics that affect all of us is more important than ever. The Mercury brings you coverage of the commonwealth's biggest issues from a team of veteran Virginia journalists. View our Republishing Guidelines. We’re part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization.
Clean voter rolls are essential, but Youngkin’s late, politically ...
22 小时之前 · As an observer in the 2008 recount, Sheridan eventually struck up a friendship with a Democrat who was part of Perriello’s team, she said. In this summer’s recount, she was the target of withering vituperation from fellow Republicans that included a cyberbullying effort.
Witt and McGuire square off in sole 5th District debate
2 天之前 · The candidates sparred over immigration, education, foreign policy, political polarization and their faith in the electoral system. State Sen. John McGuire, R-Goochland, and Democrat Gloria Witt at the 5th Congressional District candidates debate at Hampden-Sydney College in Farmville on Oct. 17, 2024. (Courtesy of ABC13/WSET)
Think you might have been mistakenly purged from Virginia’s …
1 天前 · Though state law allows people who didn’t indicate citizenship status when filling out forms at the Department of Motor Vehicles to be removed from voter rolls, two lawsuits have alleged that Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration is violating federal law by continuing removals within 90 days of Election Day. For anyone who became a citizen since their last DMV visit, or who suspects they ...
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2024年10月11日 · BY: Charlotte Rene Woods - October 10, 2024. Virginia ranks number 12 in the nation of most challenging states to access mental healthcare in a new Forbes Advisor analysis, and a Gallup survey from earlier in the year found that about 38% of Americans think mental health isn’t treated as well as physical health issues.
Harris, Kaine ahead in Virginia by comfortable margins, new poll says
2024年10月7日 · In the U.S. Senate race, Democrat Tim Kaine leads Republican Hung Cao by 20 points, or 55% to 35%, with 8% saying they are undecided and 2% saying they will vote for someone else. Top-of-mind issues for Virginia likely voters include inflation and the economy (29%), threats to democracy (18%), immigration (11%), followed by abortion (10%).
Post-Helene, Virginia granted major disaster declaration, access to ...
2024年10月2日 · The federal government approved a major disaster declaration for Virginia on Wednesday, which will allow residents, businesses and local governments in Southwest Virginia reeling from Hurricane Helene’s deadly impact to apply for funding to aid their recovery efforts.
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces run for Virginia governor
2024年9月6日 · Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears presides over the Senate. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears on Thursday evening officially announced her candidacy for governor of Virginia in the upcoming 2025 election, aiming to become the nation’s first Black female governor. Sears made history in 2022 by becoming the first Black woman in ...
As early voting starts in Virginia, political parties rally their bases
With the Sep. 20 kick-off of the 45-day early voting period, Virginians have the option to vote in person until Nov. 2 at their local election offices or send absentee ballots by mail. This marks a turning point in campaign season, as both parties ramp up rallies and events to …
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The Virginia Mercury is an independent, nonprofit online news organization covering state government and policy. The Mercury launched in 2018 to bring a fresh perspective to coverage of the state’s biggest political and policy issues and fill the gaps in statehouse reporting created by a shrinking media industry. The Mercury is an affiliate of States […]