Jun 21 Watch 6:17 Immigrant teens placed in Virginia detention facility say they were beaten while restrained, isolated for days Claims of severe physical and psychological abuse of immigrant teenagers at a juvenile detention facility near Staunton, Virginia, has prompted Gov. Ralph Northam to launch an investigation, hours after they were reported by the Associated Press. John Yang talks with… Continue watching
Nov 11 Trump opposition inspires Dem focus on statehouse wins By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Progressives are leveraging anti-Trump feeling to limit corporate influence in statehouses across the country. Continue reading
Nov 08 Democrats come close to retaking Virginia House By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Democrats nearly wiped out Republicans' overwhelming majority on Election Day in the Virginia House of Delegates. Continue reading
Nov 07 At Northam victory party, Democrats breathe a sigh of relief By Jessica Yarvin Democrats breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday night after scoring several election night wins, including in the closely watched race for governor of Virginia. Continue reading
Nov 07 7 takeaways from Tuesday’s big night for Democrats By Daniel Bush Ralph Northam won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, beating his Republican opponent Ed Gillespie in a race that doubled as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s first year in office. Continue reading
Nov 07 Democrat Ralph Northam wins Virginia governor’s race By Alan Suderman and Michael Catalini, Associated PRess Early unofficial results show Ralph Northam defeated Republican Ed Gillespie on Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 06 What to watch in the Virginia governor’s race By Daniel Bush The outcome in the Virginia governor's race Tuesday could shape how both parties’ approach the 2018 midterm election. Here are some issues to watch ahead of Tuesday’s election. Continue reading
Oct 29 Virginia’s governor’s race draws big names from both parties By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Big names in both political parties are flocking to Virginia as the state's closely watched race for governor enters its final days. Continue reading
Oct 28 Power of anti-Trump resistance in question in Virginia race By Nicholas Riccardi and Alan Suderman, Associated Press Virginia's gubernatorial election stands as a test for the anti-Donald Trump resistance, and whether it can energize voters and donors for the less glamorous races featuring traditional Democratic politicians. Continue reading