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Your Vote Virginia

  • 2022 Virginia Primary Election Results

Health

Virginia budget increases reimbursements for Medicaid dental care

Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 7:10 PM EDT
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By Dryden Quigley
In the past few years the gap between private insurance and Medicaid has been growing in reimbursement for dentists. The new budget sets aside $116 million in state and federal funding to help fix it.

Your Vote Virginia

Researchers say Roe v. Wade reversal may impact vulnerable populations

Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 7:16 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
One concern some have about this ruling is how will it impact the most vulnerable populations—including low-income women and minorities.

Your Vote Virginia

What does the SCOTUS opinion on abortion mean for Virginia politics?

Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 3:26 PM EDT
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By Leanna Scachetti
Political Analyst Dr. Bob Denton said the issue can serve as an activation during off-year elections.

Your Vote Virginia

City of Lynchburg discusses new voting hardware

Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 5:32 PM EDT
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By Michael Alachnowicz
One of the advantages of what was shown Thursday is its efficiency in the tabulation process.

Your Vote Virginia

Democrat Roanoke City Council candidates react to Tuesday’s primary results

Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 12:35 AM EDT
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By Will Thomas
Councilman Joe Cobb, Councilwoman Vivian Sanchez-Jones and Peter Volosin advanced to the November ballot after receiving the most votes in Tuesday’s primary election.

Your Vote Virginia

Cline wins 6th District Republican primary

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 7:33 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The fight for the GOP nomination pits incumbent Congressman Ben Cline against challenger Merritt Hale.

Your Vote Virginia

Polls closed for 2022 primary election

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 5:27 AM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
Check back for full statewide election results.

Your Vote Virginia

Cline and Hale face off in 6th District Republican primary

Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 10:51 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
The fight for the GOP nomination in the 6th Congressional District pits incumbent Rep. Ben Cline against challenger Merritt Hale.

Your Vote Virginia

Democrat Roanoke City Council candidates speak at forum ahead of Tuesday’s primary election

Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 12:12 AM EDT
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By Will Thomas
The four Democrat Roanoke City Council candidates discussed a variety of topics including gun violence, school safety, homelessness and public transit systems in the city.

Your Vote Virginia

Field set for Roanoke City Council special election

Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 12:34 PM EDT
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By Justin Geary
McGuire, who is running as a Republican, will look to fill the seat of former council member Robert Jeffrey.
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Your Vote Virginia

Democrats in Virginia House of Delegates choose new leader

Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 6:57 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Democrats in the Virginia House of Delegates have chosen new leadership, choosing Portsmouth Del. Don Scott to serve as Minority Leader.

Your Vote Virginia

Priddy announces for Roanoke special election

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 7:04 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Luke Priddy announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination for the special election that will fill the unexpired term of former council member Robert Jeffrey.

Your Vote Virginia

Good wins 5th District Republican nomination

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 7:34 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
More than 1,000 delegates were expected for the nominating convention at Hampden-Sydney College.

Crime

Gov. Youngkin discusses new violent crime task force, Democratic criticism

Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 7:03 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Governor Glenn Youngkin says a new Violent Crime Task Force will take a comprehensive look at the problem. Virginia Democrats say he’s ignoring the number one cause.

Your Vote Virginia

Proposed plan includes boundary changes in seven Bedford County districts

Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 9:27 AM EDT
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By Justin Geary
Phase one completed redistricting at the state level for the U.S. House of Representatives and Virginia House and Senate districts in accordance with maps approved by the Supreme Court of Virginia in December 2021.

Your Vote Virginia

Virginia Del. Danica Roem announces state Senate bid

Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 6:39 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The lawmaker made history as an openly transgender candidate in her initial bid for state office

Your Vote Virginia

Early voting begins in Roanoke for June Primary

Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 7:37 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
The four Democrats vying for three seats on Roanoke City Council gathered outside the city registrar’s office Friday afternoon. Their message: the 45 days of early voting before the June 21st Democratic Primary are now under way.

Your Vote Virginia

Roanoke City Democrats to hold mass meeting for special election nomination

Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 7:05 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Democrats in the city of Roanoke have decided how they will choose their nominee for a special city council election in November. Members of the Roanoke City Democratic Committee voted to hold an assembled caucus, more commonly known as a mass meeting.

Your Vote Virginia

Congressional candidate Parker concedes after losing primary nomination

Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 4:35 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
"I congratulate Josh Throneburg, the Democratic nominee for Congress in Virginia’s 5th District."

Law

Governor signs Suetterlein parole board bill

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 6:18 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Senator David Suetterlein (R-Roanoke Co.) called for more transparency surrounding decisions by the Virginia Parole Board. And a bill he introduced to address that issue has been signed by the Governor.

Your Vote Virginia

Questions follow nominations in two congressional districts

Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Democrats in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, and Republicans in the 9th District have declared their nominees for the November election. But other candidates are saying not so fast.

Education

Education organizations push Gov. Youngkin toward budget finalization

Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 5:31 PM EDT
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By Dominga Murray
Education organizations are eager to see how schools will be funded this year.

Politics

State budget negotiations continue, two weeks after General Assembly adjourned

Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 8:47 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
Two weeks after the regular session of the General Assembly ended, we’re still waiting for a compromise on the state budget. Lawmakers left Richmond earlier this month without passing a new two- year spending plan, and negotiators have been working behind the scenes to strike a deal.

Education

Congressman Ben Cline, lawmakers sponsor annual Congressional art competition for high school students

Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 9:06 PM EDT
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By WHSV Newsroom
U.S. Representative Ben Cline, who represents most of the Shenandoah Valley, is one of the sponsors for the competition.

Your Vote Virginia

Former Roanoke Mayor announces candidacy for City Council

Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 10:46 PM EST
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By Will Thomas
A familiar face is joining the busy race for three Roanoke City Council seats in the 2022 election.

News

General Assembly heads for overtime as budget negotiations continue in Richmond

Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 7:43 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
The Virginia General Assembly was scheduled to adjourn on Saturday, but budget negotiations continued Friday. And a final vote on the two-year spending plan is not expected before next week.

Politics

Virginia Gov. Youngkin gives speech at UVA Law criticizing Washington politics, and colleges

Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 9:19 PM EST
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By Max Marcilla
Governor Glenn Youngkin was in Charlottesville March 4, on the grounds of the University of Virginia.

Your Vote Virginia

Cobb announces run to defend current Roanoke City Council seat

Updated: Feb. 26, 2022 at 6:09 PM EST
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By Will Thomas
Cobb spoke extensively about the work he and the council have done over the last four years but feels there is still unfinished business.

Your Vote Virginia

Volosin announces campaign for Roanoke City Council

Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 5:23 PM EST
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By Rachel Schneider
Peter Volosin’s goal is to bring more jobs and business to the area as part of his vision for the valley.

Politics

Republican voting bills stall in Senate committee

Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 6:37 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Voting bills approved in the House of Delegates earlier this year, stalled Tuesday in a Senate Committee. The bills included Photo ID requirements, restrictions on absentee ballots and a measure that would have reduced early voting from 45 days to two weeks.

Your Vote Virginia

Roanoke resident announces run for city council

Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 7:51 PM EST
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By Rachel Schneider
Dalton Baugess is running as a Republican, on a mission for safer streets, greater education accountability, and accelerated economic growth.

Your Vote Virginia

Del. Chris Head announces campaign for Virginia Senate

Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 7:19 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
After 10 years in the Virginia House of Delegates, Chris Head says he hopes to represent the region in the Virginia Senate. The Botetourt County Republican made the announcement Friday morning on Facebook Live, with his wife Betsy and Congressmen Ben Cline and Morgan Griffith alongside.

Politics

Gov. Youngkin ready to sign legislation banning mask mandates in schools

Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 at 7:41 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has added an emergency clause to the legislation banning mask mandates in Virginia’s public schools.

Politics

As mid-point approaches, General Assembly navigates partisan divide

Updated: Feb. 8, 2022 at 8:02 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
As lawmakers approach the mid-point of the General Assembly session, compromise is in short supply.

Your Vote Virginia

Parker to run for Congress in 5th District

Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 6:32 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Andy Parker says he was inspired to “make a difference” by his daughter Alison. Now, he plans to run for Congress in the 5th District.

Education

Virginia tip line for classroom concerns sparks debate in Richmond

Updated: Jan. 26, 2022 at 7:11 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
A state tip line that allows parents to report concerns about classroom content sparked debate in Richmond on Wednesday.

Politics

Glenn Youngkin sworn in as Virginia’s 74th Governor

Updated: Jan. 15, 2022 at 9:33 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Glenn Youngkin is Virginia’s 74th Governor. He was sworn in Saturday on the steps of the State Capitol, promising a new and better day for the Commonwealth. And he got to work immediately, signing a number of executive orders.

Politics

Gov. Youngkin gets to business, signs 11 Day One Executive Actions

Updated: Jan. 15, 2022 at 2:01 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
The Commonwealth welcomed its new governor Saturday, and he wasted no time making moves.

Politics

Inaugural events begin in Richmond, as Republicans prepare to take office Saturday

Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 9:52 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
24 hours before the inauguration of Virginia’s 74th Governor, the steps of the State Capitol and the massive bleachers nearby were empty, but the area will be filled to overflowing when Glenn Youngkin takes the oath of office Saturday afternoon.

Politics

Virginians weigh in on state budget

Updated: Jan. 5, 2022 at 6:48 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
State lawmakers will have record revenues when they craft a new budget this year. Wednesday morning, Virginians weighed in with recommendations on how to spend those dollars.

Your Vote Virginia

In the wake of redistricting, Deeds plans move to Charlottesville area

Updated: Jan. 3, 2022 at 7:49 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
In the wake of redistricting, Democratic State Senator Creigh Deeds said he plans to move to the Charlottesville area and run for re-election there.

Your Vote Virginia

Griffith to seek re-election in 9th, with residence now in neighboring district

Updated: Dec. 29, 2021 at 7:39 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Republican Congressman Morgan Griffith says he will run for re-election in the 9th district. That announcement came Tuesday afternoon, the same day the Virginia Supreme Court placed his residence in the 6th district with incumbent Congressman Ben Cline.

State

With Republican gains, influence of western Virginia lawmakers on the rise

Updated: Dec. 27, 2021 at 8:14 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
As Republicans prepare to take control of the Virginia House of Delegates, the influence of lawmakers in western Virginia is on the rise.

Your Vote Virginia

Proposed congressional maps give Dems an edge in Virginia

Updated: Dec. 9, 2021 at 3:51 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The maps released Wednesday were prepared by two special masters — one each nominated by Democrats and Republicans.

Your Vote Virginia

Recount upholds GOP win in contested Virginia House race

Updated: Dec. 8, 2021 at 7:48 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The win cements what will be a 52-48 majority for the GOP when the chamber convenes in January.

Your Vote Virginia

Youngkin transition reviews a flood of applications

Updated: Dec. 7, 2021 at 10:37 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin says members of his transition team are making progress as they work to build the new administration, but it’s taking time to review all of the applications they’ve received.

Your Vote Virginia

Governor’s race shatters fundraising record

Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 at 6:10 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
It should come as no surprise that the candidates for governor raised more money this year than in any previous Virginia election, but they shattered the record.

Your Vote Virginia

Virginia GOP completes sweep of elections with House win

Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 at 1:45 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The decision reaffirms the GOP’s takeover of the chamber.

Politics

Youngkin encouraged by feedback from leaders of both parties

Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 9:40 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Glenn Youngkin says he's eager for January 15th to arrive. During his recent visit to Roanoke, Youngkin described the transition that's under way, and shared a glimpse of what's ahead.

Your Vote Virginia

Youngkin returns to Roanoke Valley as Governor-elect

Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 at 9:32 PM EST
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By Joe Dashiell
Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin returned to the Roanoke Valley Friday to thank his supporters. But he also visited a local youth ministry and reached out to lawmakers whose support he will need to get things done in Richmond.
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