Oct 30 Watch 7:10 How the Virginia governor's race became a microcosm of national issues By Liz Landers, Doug Adams Virginians head to the polls this coming Tuesday to pick their next governor. But the results may also serve as a referendum on President Trump's first 10 months in office, and offer clues of what to expect across the country… Continue watching
Oct 20 Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger spar over abortion in Virginia By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America, Bill Barrow, Associated Press The winner of the election will likely influence abortion law in the only Southern state that's maintained broad access to abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022 eliminated a national right to the procedure. Continue reading
Oct 10 Candidates in Virginia governor's debate clash over government shutdown, violent rhetoric By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America, Steve Peoples, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Virginia gubernatorial candidates Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger faced off Thursday for the first and only time on the debate stage in a fiery affair that was combative from the very first answer. Continue reading
Oct 09 What to watch for as Virginia's gubernatorial candidates Spanberger and Earle-Sears debate By Steve Peoples, Associated Press, Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America Virginia is one of two states choosing governors this November, and its election is often seen as a bellwether for the party in power across the Potomac River ahead of midterm elections next year. Continue reading
Jun 17 Virginia Democrats go to the polls in closely watched 2025 primaries By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America In the race for governor, Democrat Abigail Spanberger, whose candidacy thwarted prospective primary challengers, will go up against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears — the only Republican who qualified for the ballot. Continue reading
Nov 13 Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running for governor in 2025 instead of seeking reelection to the House By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Spanberger said Monday she'll focus on trying to lower prescription drug prices, grow the middle class and ease inflation. The three-term congresswoman also emphasizes the importance of protecting women's reproductive rights. Continue reading
Nov 08 Abigail Spanberger wins House race in Virginia By Matthew Barakat, Ben Finley, Associated Press Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won reelection over Republican Yesli Vega in a Virginian congressional seat the GOP had aggressively fought to flip. Continue reading
Aug 12 The other 'squad': moderate female Democrats try to establish their brand ahead of 2020 By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The alterna-squad consists of women possessing deep military and intelligence experience, now voices of moderation in a party often portrayed as veering sharply left. Continue reading