Plus, how the national media is getting Virginia’s election almost all wrong.
Dwayne Yancey
Yancey is founding editor of Cardinal News. His opinions are his own. You can reach him at dwayne@cardinalnews.org or 540-529-1136.
Just how big was the rural vote? This big.
Turnout increased more in rural areas than metro areas. That’s what delivered the Republican victory.
What’s it mean to have a majority leader from Southwest Virginia?
Instead of being led by two women from Northern Virginia, House will be led by two men from west of the Blue Ridge.
If Prince William doesn’t want data centers, we do
Why do data centers insist on clustering in Northern Virginia when so many localities in Southwest and Southside Virginia are begging for them?
Six questions about what comes next
Both Republicans and Democrats face questions as Virginia adapts to (partial) GOP governance.
Seven numbers to know about this year’s election
Virginia had a record turnout for a gubernatorial election and the turnout was up in ways that benefitted Republicans more than Democrats.
What does Youngkin owe rural Virginia?
Youngkin won back some suburban voters the party has lost but also maximized the Republican vote in rural Virginia even more.
Nine reasons why Republicans swept Virginia
Here’s why the election turned out the way it did.
Election live: Here’s where we stand
Live analysis of election day and election night.

