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Elections

With election underway, court could have final say on redistricting  |  Special Report

With election underway, court could have final say on redistricting | Special Report

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Updated Apr 1, 2026

The Virginia Constitution gives voters the final say on whether to amend the document, but the state's highest court ultimately could decide whether to allow redistricting this year.

Virginia's proposed congressional districts and who is running  |  Special Report

Virginia's proposed congressional districts and who is running | Special Report

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Updated Apr 1, 2026

In February, Virginia Democrats revealed a proposed new political map that would give them an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 congressional districts. 

Virginia's redistricting battle started in Texas  |  Special Report

Virginia's redistricting battle started in Texas | Special Report

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Updated Apr 1, 2026

Early voting has begun in Virginia for a special election on April 21 on a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the Democratic-controlled General Assembly to redraw congressional maps.

Dorothy McAuliffe, former Virginia first lady, announces congressional campaign

Dorothy McAuliffe, former Virginia first lady, announces congressional campaign

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Updated Mar 14, 2026

Hours after her campaign announcement, a coalition of prominent Virginia leaders announced their support.

GOP draws comparisons to Jim Crow as Virginia redistricting vote gets underway

GOP draws comparisons to Jim Crow as Virginia redistricting vote gets underway

  • DAVID VELAZQUEZ The Daily Progress
  • Mar 6, 2026

Central Virginia Republicans say the Democratic push to redraw the state's congressional map has all the hallmarks of the Jim Crow South.

Virginia Supreme Court ruling clears way for early voting on redistricting referendum

Virginia Supreme Court ruling clears way for early voting on redistricting referendum

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Updated Mar 21, 2026

Local election offices had been unable to receive critical state assistance, but a Virginia Supreme Court ruling opened the door for help.

Spanberger assures Virginia voters that redistricting change 'temporary'

Spanberger assures Virginia voters that redistricting change 'temporary'

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
  • Updated Mar 5, 2026

Gov. Spanberger sought to reassure voters Thursday that supporting the redrawing of congressional maps this year doesn't mean a return to partisan gerrymandering of state political districts in the future.

Local elections

Petersburg residents head to the voting booth to decide on Virginia's fifth casino

Petersburg residents head to the voting booth to decide on Virginia's fifth casino

  • Nov 4, 2024

The casino project that was twice voted down by Richmond voters is now being taken up 24 miles south in the city of Petersburg.

Meet the Richmond-area candidates running in the November election

Meet the Richmond-area candidates running in the November election

  • Updated Oct 21, 2024

Here's everything you need to know about the Nov. 5 ballot and voting in Virginia.

Follow Virginia election night news and results live

Follow Virginia election night news and results live

  • Mar 5, 2024

The Super Tuesday primaries are the largest voting day of the year outside of the November general election. 

PHOTOS: Super Tuesday in the Richmond area

PHOTOS: Super Tuesday in the Richmond area

  • Updated Apr 11, 2024

State and regional elections

Photos: Gov. Spanberger casts her vote in redistricting referendum

Photos: Gov. Spanberger casts her vote in redistricting referendum

  • Updated Apr 1, 2026
Dorothy McAuliffe, former Virginia first lady, announces congressional campaign

Dorothy McAuliffe, former Virginia first lady, announces congressional campaign

  • Updated Mar 14, 2026

Hours after her campaign announcement, a coalition of prominent Virginia leaders announced their support.

Virginia Supreme Court ruling clears way for early voting on redistricting referendum

Virginia Supreme Court ruling clears way for early voting on redistricting referendum

  • Updated Mar 21, 2026

Local election offices had been unable to receive critical state assistance, but a Virginia Supreme Court ruling opened the door for help.

Spanberger assures Virginia voters that redistricting change 'temporary'

Spanberger assures Virginia voters that redistricting change 'temporary'

  • Updated Mar 5, 2026

Gov. Spanberger sought to reassure voters Thursday that supporting the redrawing of congressional maps this year doesn't mean a return to partisan gerrymandering of state political districts in the future.

Photos: Election Day in Richmond

Photos: Election Day in Richmond

  • Updated Feb 25, 2026
Photos: Obama campaigns for Spanberger in Norfolk

Photos: Obama campaigns for Spanberger in Norfolk

  • Updated Mar 5, 2026

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger and former President Barack Obama spoke during a campaign rally at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Va., on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

Voter challenges rare in Virginia, registrars say

Voter challenges rare in Virginia, registrars say

  • Updated Oct 28, 2024

The campaign by individual activists in Georgia to purge voter lists can't happen in Virginia because the process to challenge eligibility to vote is highly regulated, voter registrars say.

Kaine-Cao debate offers sharply different views about the nation's course

Kaine-Cao debate offers sharply different views about the nation's course

  • Updated Oct 3, 2024

The only debate between Sen Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Republican challenger Hung Cao came down to starkly different views of the nation and its future.

National election news

Search warrant FBI served at Georgia elections office seeks records tied to 2020 election

Search warrant FBI served at Georgia elections office seeks records tied to 2020 election

  • Updated Feb 12, 2026

Last week, Trump predicted prosecutions over a contest in which judges and other officials said they found no evidence of widespread fraud.

Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map

Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map

  • Updated Feb 7, 2026

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he'll try to remove Democratic lawmakers from office if they do not return after many left to block the adoption of redrawn House maps. 

Republicans can't stop talking about Joe Biden. That could be a problem

Republicans can't stop talking about Joe Biden. That could be a problem

  • Updated Jan 25, 2026

It's been six months since Joe Biden left the Oval Office. Republicans, including President Trump, can't stop talking about him.

Democrats want to focus on Trump. Instead, they're being asked about Biden's mental acuity

Democrats want to focus on Trump. Instead, they're being asked about Biden's mental acuity

  • Updated Nov 19, 2025

PHOENIX — Joe Biden's time in public office is now behind him, but his age and mental acuity have become a litmus test for the next leaders in his party.

Wisconsin, Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

Wisconsin, Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

  • Updated Oct 6, 2025

A trio of spring elections provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

  • Updated Jun 9, 2025

Associated Press photographers captured voters with raw emotions of joy, excitement, contemplation or sorrow.

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high

  • Updated May 27, 2025

Women will for the first time make up a majority of state legislators in Colorado and New Mexico next year, but at least 13 states saw losses in female representation after the November election.

Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

  • Updated May 20, 2025

Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.

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