Marine Museum Plans Four New Galleries
The National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, will open four new galleries in phases between 2027 and 2030.
Virginia Politics News
In Virginia, politics news means state legislative sessions, government policy, election outcomes, public debate and civic engagement. Coverage follows the actions of state officials and the legislative shifts that shape the commonwealth.
Elections
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Central Virginia Shifts Toward Democrats in 2026
Several Central Virginia localities that backed Trump in 2024 chose Democrat Mark Warner in the 2026 midterm elections.
Civic Engagement
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Do you believe voter engagement and turnout efforts in your community significantly influence election results?
Virginia Voters to Decide 5th District Race November 3
As Election Day approaches, local organizations and candidates ramp up efforts to mobilize voters across the district.
Government
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Do you trust your local government to be transparent about potential environmental hazards in your community?
Virginia Delays Shoosmith Landfill Report Release
The state missed an October 5 deadline to issue a mandated report on the long-term closure costs of the facility.
Political Parties
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Should political parties expel members who endorse candidates from opposing parties?
Virginia Republicans Weigh Expelling Barbara Comstock
The former congresswoman faces potential party censure following her endorsement of a Democratic opponent.
Military
Virginia War Memorial Receives Warner Wartime Papers
Family donates the wartime records and correspondence of Brig. Gen. Morris Thompson Warner to the Richmond archive.
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Coverage takes in legislative sessions, state agency actions, election results and civic initiatives. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where policies are implemented. Decisions made at the legislative level often require distinct coordination across diverse counties, which creates a complex landscape for state policy. Policy shifts and the results of legislative cycles remain the most recurring subjects in state reporting.