Austin, the senior Republican on House Transportation and one of a handful of legislators who negotiate the final version of the budget, faces Austen Schwend.
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Botetourt County Board of Supervisors candidate reprimanded by state bar
The Virginia State Bar issued a public reprimand of Dirk Padgett, a longtime lawyer and candidate in the Republican primary race for the Amsterdam District seat on the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors.
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In first campaign appearance after attempted ouster by Youngkin, Reid wins applause from Republicans in Abingdon
The GOP candidate for lieutenant governor again denied the social media account was his and said he had yet to hear from his party’s candidate for governor.
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Cardinal News wins FOIA battle for Flock footage in Roanoke Circuit Court
The court ruled a citizen requesting information about their own vehicle is within the bounds of FOIA and not subject to any existing exemptions by police.
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Nearly half of House of Delegates challengers this year are women. Here’s why.
Many are Democrats running against either Republican incumbents or for Republican-held seats where the incumbent is retiring.
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Herrity drops out of lieutenant governor race; Republican ticket is now set
Herrity cites health issues. John Reid now automatically becomes the party’s candidate, joining a ticket of Winsome Earle-Sears and Jason Miyares.
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New FEMA review process muddies the timeline for disbursement of Helene recovery funds
A memo sent by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to localities affected by Hurricane Helene outlined a lack of communication from the federal agency to the state.
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Democrats confirm two House primaries in Southwest and Southside; Republicans set for three
This year’s election is taking shape as parties release list of candidates who have qualified for the June 17 ballot.
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A small town near the state line appears to be a hot spot for cannabis lovers
The sale of cannabis in Virginia remains illegal, but in Southwest Virginia, stores are popping up that test the legal limits. Weber City in Scott County now has four stores where customers can receive cannabis as a “gift.”