Ryan Pitkin is a writer and editor based in Charlotte, where he runs an alternative weekly newspaper called Queen City Nerve. He is also editor of NoDa News, a community newsletter in the neighborhood where he has lived for 15 years.
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Latest from Ryan Pitkin
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Who’s running for Virginia attorney general in 2025? What to know about the job
Virginia’s attorney general’s race this year has Democrat Jay Jones facing off against incumbent Republican Jason Miyares.
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Who’s running for Virginia governor in 2025? What to know about the job
Who’s running for Virginia governor in 2025? What to know about the job.
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Early in-person voting in Virginia: Where, when, and how to vote
Election season is upon us, Virginians! Whether you’re a first-time voter or a seasoned voting vet, voting can still be confusing—but we’ve broken down all you need to know about how to vote in Virginia.
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Virginia’s 2025 ballot explained: governor, attorney general, House, more
Wondering what to expect on your Virginia ballot? We break down the various offices you’ll be voting for this year.
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Here’s how to cast a Virginia ballot on Election Day
Voting in person on Election Day requires a bit of planning—so we’ve rounded up the facts you need to be informed.
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Election fatigue? Here’s how to recharge your mental health
We talked to an expert about the rise in anxiety during the 2024 election season, and what to do about it.
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What happens next? A timeline of the process between voting and inauguration
Here’s what happens next, from the moment the last vote was cast to Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, 2025—no conspiracy theories, no unfounded claims, no interference, just the safe, peaceful process as it was designed to work and has for generations.














