The poll by State Navigate suggests a possible tightening of the race, with warning signs for both sides.
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.
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Del. Wren Williams’ wife gives birth on the side of the road en route to hospital
Mom and baby are doing fine, the Patrick County legislator says.
Posted inOpinion
7 things to know about Spanberger’s action on bills the General Assembly passed
The governor has now acted on bills, and the legislature is set to return to Richmond on April 22 to deal with her vetoes and amendments. Here’s what we’ve learned about the governor in her first session.
Posted inCardinal News 250
Dispatch from 1776: Are we already independent? Some counties want Virginia to formally declare a split.
Cumberland and Charlotte counties have issued calls for a formal break from Great Britain.
Posted inCardinal News 250
Cardinal is launching 250-themed trivia nights, searching for graphic novelists
Here’s an update on how our Cardinal 250 project is expanding.
Posted inOpinion
New poll data suggests Democrats might be able to win four Republican-held congressional seats in Virginia without redistricting
Calculations by data journalist G. Elliott Morris show that President Trump’s disapproval rate exceeds his approval rate in 134 Republican-held House districts. Four of those are in Virginia.
Posted inOpinion
In 1958, the Virginia Supreme Court invalidated a referendum result. Could it do so again with redistricting?
The court will hear arguments against the redistricting referendum after the April 21 election, citing a precedent that it can only rule after the votes are cast. At least once it’s said a vote violated the state constitution.
Posted inOpinion
Sands’ legacy isn’t just in Blacksburg; it’s statewide.
The president of a major state research university isn’t just a college administrator, he or she is a key player in the state’s economy.
Posted inOpinion
14 people (and one non-human) who deserve recognition in Capitol Square
Capitol Square may soon have some vacancies for more statues. Here are some that readers suggested.
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If Virginia votes ‘yes,’ Democrats will take the lead in the national redistricting battle
How long they keep that lead will depend on what Florida does. Here’s a look at how things stand.