ELECTION
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Op-ed: The Culture War and the Classroom
“Conservatives are waging a war on diversity, equity, and basic human rights, and their most insidious battleground is one of the easiest to access: The local school board,” Devlyn D’Alfonzo writes.
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September Fundraising Reports Show Enthusiasm For Virginia’s Democratic Candidates
Money doesn’t win elections, but it definitely makes it easier for candidates to communicate with voters, canvas folks in their districts, and more. September’s campaign finance reports for Virginia’s General Assembly races have dropped, and the news is mostly good for Democrats, with one governor-sized caveat. The most recent round of reports covers the months…
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Poll: Virginia Elections Extremely Close As Schools, Reproductive Rights Hang In Balance
The future of Virginians’ reproductive rights and public schools are in the balance in November’s elections, and a new University of Mary Washington poll shows control of the state’s General Assembly is coming down to the wire. The new poll’s toplines give Democrats a slight edge among registered voters—40% say they want a Democratic legislative…
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How Virginia Democrats Made Early Voting Simple and Secure
Early voting in Virginia’s legislative elections kicked off on Friday, Sept. 22, and hundreds of thousands of Virginia voters are expected to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Early voting in the commonwealth is convenient and simple, but it was not always so. And depending on which political party controls the General Assembly next…
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After New Diagnosis, Wexton Announces Retirement
US Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) announced on Monday that she will not seek reelection in 2024 and will retire from politics to deal with a devastating new medical diagnosis. In April, Wexton announced that she had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but she planned to continue to serve Virginians as she sought treatment and hoped…
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Navy Veteran to Challenge Republican Congresswoman in Hampton Roads District
Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal has announced she’s running in Virginia’s Hampton Roads-area Second Congressional District in 2024.
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GOP-leaning House District May Be in Play for Democrats
A new poll shared with The Dogwood reveals a Republican incumbent’s weakness.
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Infamous Virginia Pastor Announces Bid For Presidency
Conservative evangelical minister and former lieutenant governor nominee E.W. Jackson has joined the race for the 2024 Republican presidential bid.
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Meet the Candidates in Virginia’s Sexiest Senate Seats
Several districts won by President Biden are up for grabs this year as Democrats work to maintain – or even expand – their majority in the chamber.
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Buckingham Elections Board Drama Continues as Local Republican Committee Withdraws Fired Registrar’s Nomination
Luis Gutierrez’ nomination was withdrawn after county Republican Chairwoman Ramona Christian claimed she was informed of a “protective order” that had been taken out against him and his wife. The move follows months of drama that began when every Buckingham County election official quit their job in February and March.
