Elections
- Virginia Real Estate Developer Scott Plein Contributes to ActBlue Virginia
Scott Plein, a real estate developer based in Bristow, Virginia, and principal of Equinox Investments LLC, made a $2,500 donation on May 6, 2026, through ActBlue Virginia to support a Virginia candidate. Plein has a record of political contributions in the state, with documented donations totaling $17,000 across multiple cycles, including $13,500 directed to Democratic
- Frank Conner Donates $10,000 to ActBlue Virginia for State Candidate
Alexandria resident and attorney Frank M. Conner III contributed $10,000 to ActBlue Virginia on May 18, 2026, according to donation records.
- Virginia Bill Introduced to Provide Flexibility for Local Election Dates
In the ongoing 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly, a significant proposal has emerged regarding the administration of local elections across the Commonwealth. Delegate Rob Bloxom introduced House Bill 51 on December 29, 2025.
- Real Estate Developer Tim Chapman Contributes $10,000 to ActBlue Virginia
Real estate developer Tim Chapman of Vienna, Virginia, made a $10,000 donation on April 13, 2026, to ActBlue Virginia, a political action committee that supports Democratic candidates across the state. The contribution was designated for a Virginia candidate through the committee’s platform.
- Susan Stengel Donates $25,000 to Rural GroundGame for Virginia Democrats
Susan Stengel contributed $25,000 on April 22, 2026, to Rural GroundGame, an organization focused on supporting Democratic campaigns in rural Virginia. The donation is designated for a Virginia candidate through this group.
- Fairfax County School Board Grapples with Embezzlement Allegations in Leadership Appointment Debate
The Fairfax County School Board, consisting of Chair Sandy Anderson (Springfield District), Vice Chair Robyn Lady (Dranesville District), Ricardy Anderson (Mason District), Melanie Meren (Hunter Mill District), Seema Dixit (Sully District), Kyle McDaniel, Karl Frisch (Providence District), Tom Dannan, Marcia St. John-Cunning, Mateo Dunne (Mount Vernon District), Ryan McElveen, and Ilryong Moon, ha
- Energy Executive Roger Sant Contributes $5,000 to Virginians for Fair Elections
Roger Sant, a longtime executive and co-founder of AES Corporation based in The Plains, Virginia, made a $5,000 donation on April 16, 2026, through ActBlue Virginia to Virginians for Fair Elections. The contribution appears in records from the Virginia Public Access Project tracking state political donations.
- New York Donor Lisa Primus Contributes $25,000 to Virginia PAC
Lisa Primus, a physician based in New York, made a $25,000 contribution on May 21, 2026, to United for Virginia’s Future PAC. The PAC was launched in December 2025 by Abigail Spanberger to recruit, support, and defend candidates in future Virginia elections who commit to lowering costs, strengthening opportunity for the next generation, and putting
- Beth Covin From California Makes $2,500 Donation to Defend Virginia PAC
Beth Covin contributed $2,500 to Defend Virginia PAC on May 3, 2026. The donation supports the political action committee focused on Virginia races.
- Elizabeth Macrae Contributes $3,000 to ActBlue Virginia
Elizabeth Macrae made a donation of $3,000 on April 4, 2026, to ActBlue Virginia, directed toward a Virginia candidate. ActBlue serves as a primary online fundraising platform for Democratic candidates and committees across the country, including in Virginia.
- Richmond Attorney Thomas McCandlish Donates $2,500 to Democratic-Aligned Committee in Virginia
Thomas McCandlish, a founding member and chairman emeritus of the McCandlish Holton law firm in Richmond, Virginia, recently contributed $2,500 through ActBlue Virginia to Virginians for Fair Elections on April 10, 2026. This donation adds to his record of political giving in the state, including additional contributions of $1,000 to the Spanberger Inaugural Committee 2026
- Trial Lawyer Joel Bieber Contributes $10,000 to ActBlue Virginia
Richmond-area trial lawyer Joel Bieber made a $10,000 donation on May 26, 2026, through ActBlue Virginia, a political action committee that supports Democratic candidates in the state. The contribution adds to Bieber’s record of financial support for Virginia political efforts.
- Democrats’ Brazen Power Grab in Virginia Exposed: Jeffries Vows to Override Voters and Courts to Install 10-1 Gerrymander
In a stunning display of partisan desperation, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has openly declared war on fair elections in Virginia, promising to ram through a heavily gerrymandered congressional map that would effectively silence Republican voices in the Commonwealth. Speaking at the Center for American Progress, Jeffries lambasted the Virginia Supreme Court’s recent ruling that
- Virginia GOP Leadership’s Spineless Neutrality Betrays Core Principles on Critical Ballot Measures
RICHMOND, Va. — In a stunning display of political cowardice, the Republican Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee has opted for neutrality on three radical constitutional amendments heading to the November ballot. These measures — pushed by Democrats and aimed at embedding unlimited abortion, redefining marriage, and handing voting rights to felons fresh out of
- Virginia Donor Christopher Little Contributes to Democratic Women’s Caucus
Christopher Little, a retired resident of McDowell, Virginia, made a $3,000 donation on June 2, 2025, to the Women’s Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia. The contribution supports the caucus’s efforts on behalf of a Virginia candidate.
- Dominion Energy PAC Contributes $20,000 to Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus
Dominion Energy Inc. Political Action Committee – Virginia contributed $20,000 to the Women’s Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia on May 26, 2026.
- Clean Virginia Fund Directs $10,000 to The Impact Center in Latest Contribution
Clean Virginia made a donation of $10,000 on April 20, 2026, to The Impact Center, a political action committee focused on Virginia candidates. The Impact Center has received substantial support from Clean Virginia, including a listed $100,000 contribution from the Clean Virginia Fund according to Virginia Public Access Project records.
- Diane Smith Donates $3,000 to Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus
Diane Smith contributed $3,000 to the Women’s Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia on May 18, 2025. The funds were directed toward support for a Virginia candidate through the caucus organization.
- Do Democrats Believe in a Constitutional Republic Really?
The commotion over the Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling against Democrats’ illegal gerrymandering demonstrates how far America has fallen from its constitutional foundations. by Jacon Grandestaff The childish reaction of the Democrats to the Virginia Supreme Court ruling that their unconstitutional Gerrymandering was invalid shows they either don’t understand or support our republican system of gov
- Delegate Thomas Garrett Delivers Fiery Floor Speech Against Democrat Gun Grab in Virginia House
Garrett, representing a rural district where pickup trucks and firearms are commonplace, used a Venn diagram to illustrate the bill’s fatal flaw. One circle represented Northern Virginia (NOVA) pickup truck owners, another rural Virginians who own firearms, and a third those who hunt or shoot recreationally.
- Virginia Democrats Mocked for Out-of-Touch Remarks on Rural Life During Gerrymandering Debate
Republicans have long championed reforms to prevent the manipulation of district lines that dilute the voice of rural voters, ensuring fair representation for communities outside the Washington, D.C. suburbs. The amendment in question seeks to address ongoing concerns about partisan redistricting practices that have favored densely populated urban areas, often at the expense of Virginia’s
- Virginia Democrats Kathy Tran Pass Bill Imposing Three-Year Gun, Ammo, and Explosives Ban for Misdemeanor Hate Crime Convictions
Delegate Kathy Tran, representing Fairfax District 21, was seen advocating for the measure during House proceedings. The bill targets those convicted of misdemeanor assault and battery offenses that also qualify as hate crimes.
- Senator Mark Peake Warns of Democrats’ Collective Bargaining Time Bomb Delayed Until After Elections
Peake, a steadfast conservative voice representing Virginians concerned about fiscal responsibility, pointed out the obvious ploy. ‘They’re trying to hide the bill’s impact,’ he declared, referring to the collective bargaining measure that has sparked widespread alarm among taxpayers. The delay pushes implementation beyond the next electoral cycle, allowing proponents to escape immediate backlash
- Senator Sturtevant Exposes Democrat Gerrymandering Scheme in Virginia Redistricting Battle
In 2021, Virginians overwhelmingly approved constitutional amendments creating bipartisan commissions to draw congressional and legislative maps, putting an end to the long-standing practice of partisan gerrymandering. These commissions produced maps that reflected the commonwealth’s true political makeup, fostering competitive districts where voters, not politicians, determine outcomes.
- Virginia Democrats Push Gun Buyback Programs Amid Semantic Sparring in General Assembly
House Bill 702, passed by the Democrat-controlled House of Delegates, seeks to explicitly permit law enforcement agencies at the local level to organize events where citizens can voluntarily turn in firearms in exchange for cash payments. Proponents, led by Democrats, argue this empowers communities to remove unwanted guns from circulation.
- Fairfax County School Board Debates Cutting Elementary Early Release Days Amid Parent Concerns
The Fairfax County School Board, which includes Chair Sandy Anderson of the Springfield District, Ricardy Anderson of the Mason District, Melanie Meren of the Hunter Mill District, Robyn Lady as Vice Chair of the Dranesville District, Seema Dixit of the Sully District, Tom Dunn representing the Dranesville District, Karl Frisch of the Providence District, Rachna
- Virginia Democrats’ Botched Hail Mary Appeal Exposes Hypocrisy and Incompetence in Failed Gerrymandering Power Grab
RICHMOND, Va. — In a stunning display of desperation and sloppiness, Virginia Democrats have filed a typo-riddled emergency motion with the U.S. Supreme Court following a decisive Virginia Supreme Court ruling that struck down their unconstitutional attempt to gerrymander congressional districts in their favor.
- New Law Prohibiting Bribery to Influence Voter Registration
In Richmond, the Virginia General Assembly has taken a decisive step to protect the integrity of elections by passing House Bill 113, which targets bribery in the voter registration process. This new law amends Section 24.2-1007 of the Code of Virginia and establishes clear prohibitions against soliciting or accepting bribes to influence decisions about registering
- Virginia Surrenders To The National Popular Vote Movement
The Electoral College is a great safeguard for the Republic and should be protected. by Jacob Grandstaff On April 14, Governor. Abigail Spanberger (D) Virginia joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
- What Happens After the Virginia Rigged Maps Vote?
by Ali Ahmad A narrow majority of Virginians voted to disenfranchise rural Virginia between Friday, March 6th, and Tuesday, April 21st. This was part of an effort nationwide to elect Hakeem Jeffreys, the New York representative, as Speaker of the House in the coming year.
- Virginia Supreme Court denies emergency appeal to certify Gerrymander
by Scott Dreyer The State Supreme Court on April 28 rejected the Attorney General’s emergency appeal to certify the votes from the April 21, yes/no gerrymandering vote. The high court will not accept the controversial results of the election but instead continue to deliberate before issuing an opinion. reported that on April 21 a majority
- Hypocrisy on the Throne: Governor Spanberger’s Royal Welcome in Front Royal vs. Her Embrace of “No Kings” Protesters in Richmond
In a stunning display of political theater that only Washington insiders and their coastal enablers could applaud, Virginia’s Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger rolled out the red carpet—quite literally—for King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their April 30, 2026, visit to the small town of Front Royal. Smiling alongside the British monarch, Spanberger introduced the
- Fairfax County School Board Under Fire for Repeated Broken Promises on Early Release Days
Ryan McElveen, speaking from the board dais, recounted assurances given the same night other commitments were made. ‘We were also promised that same night that we were promised language in every member’s contract for planning time on Mondays at 3:30,’ he stated, highlighting how students were supposed to transition to world language classes and extracurricular
- Fairfax County School Board Faces Backlash Over Broken Promises on Early Release Days
McElveen, speaking from the board dais, recounted how principals pushed for the early release arrangement as a temporary measure to provide teachers with dedicated planning periods. The board accommodated the request, expecting it would be fleeting.
- Fairfax County School Board Faces Backlash Over Push to Elevate Member Accused of Embezzlement to Budget Leadership Role
Kyle McDaniel, an at-large member, faces an active lawsuit from his former employer, Blue Label Aviation, accusing him of embezzling $175,000. The allegations detail misuse of company funds for personal luxuries, including visits to strip clubs in Arlington and New Orleans, as well as schemes to steal two airplanes valued at $1.5 million.
- Fairfax County School Board Member Blasts Lack of Transparency and Accountability in Latest Meeting Chaos
Meren expressed confusion over the specifics of the superintendent’s proposal, noting that Superintendent Michelle Reid had so poorly communicated the details that even board members were left unsure of the plan’s substance. ‘I’m not even sure what it is that I’m proposing now because the superintendent has so poorly executed whatever,’ she stated, questioning the
- Loudoun County Schools Face Insurance Crisis: Time for Fiscal Discipline in Education Spending
For years, the district enjoyed strong fund performances, but the last few have been markedly challenging, underscoring a failure to plan prudently during good times. The health self-insurance fund, managed internally, has led to these volatile financials, a situation exacerbated by broader budget strains including a recent $5.2 million shortfall tied to declining student enrollment
- Working-Class Virginian Begs Supervisors to Reject Massive Property Tax Spike Amid Economic Strain
Jenkins, who works six days a week and faithfully tithes at his church, revealed he had just 75 cents in his bank account at the time of his remarks. ‘I do everything I’m supposed to do,’ he stated, emphasizing his commitment to paying taxes and upholding family responsibilities. Despite his efforts, the family’s current home
- Judge rules that gerrymandering elections are unconstitutional
by Scott Dreyer The Tazewell County Circuit court Judge Jack Hurley issued a temporary injunction on Wednesday against the yes/no Gerrymandering Election which concluded on April 21. This prevents the state from certifying these results.
- Don Scott allegedly told Virginia Military Institute board members to resign or suffer state funding cuts
Don Scott, Democratic Speaker of Virginia House, (circled), with Maj. Gen.
- Data Mismatch on Virginia Elections Website Raises Transparency Questions in Narrow Redistricting Referendum Victory
RICHMOND, Va. — As Virginia voters narrowly approved a controversial constitutional amendment on April 21, 2026, that paves the way for temporary Democratic-led congressional redistricting, an independent election observer has spotlighted a significant data inconsistency on the official state Department of Elections website. The discrepancy, which occurred during real-time reporting on election ni
- Virginians Rally to Defend Fair Redistricting Against Democrat Power Grab on Election Day
In 2020, Virginia voters approved two constitutional amendments with 65.69 percent support to remove redistricting power from politicians and place it in the hands of a bipartisan, independent commission. Every county in the state voted yes except Arlington, reflecting a clear mandate for fairness and transparency in drawing district lines for congressional and state legislative
- Vandalized ‘Vote NO’ Sign on Prince William Parkway Highlights Tensions in Virginia’s High-Stakes Redistricting Amendment Election
A large red “Vote NO” campaign sign along Prince William Parkway was discovered vandalized this week, prompting the Prince William County Republican Committee (PWCGOP) to condemn what it called desperate “fear tactics” by opponents of a controversial constitutional amendment on the April 21 special election ballot. The incident, captured in photos shared by the PWCGOP on X (formerly Twitter), show
- Virginia Delegate JJ Singh Pushes Assault Weapons Ban While Carrying Religious Dagger, Sparking Second Amendment Backlash
The first bill, focused on combating gun violence, successfully passed both chambers of the General Assembly and was signed into law by Governor Abigail Spanberger. Singh praised this measure as a step forward in addressing violence in the Commonwealth.
- The Louise Lucas Dilemma in the Virginia Senate
by James C. Sherlock Real victims can be the result of scandals.
- Voting Rights and the Left of Virginia
By James C. Sherlock The author was drawn to Dick Sizemore-Hall’s mailing it in.
- Loudoun School Board Democrats Overreach on SRO Expansion Agenda
The Loudoun County School Board, serving one of Virginia’s fastest-growing and most affluent counties, comprises nine members representing distinct districts: Algonkian District Chair April Chandler, and representatives from Ashburn, Blue Ridge, Broad Run, Catoctin, Dulles, Leesburg, and Lovettsville districts. With only two Republican members amid a Democratic majority, the board has faced scruti
- Virginia Parents Stand Firm: Biological Sex Cannot Be Changed, Warn Against Harmful Gender Transitions
Biological sex is determined at conception by chromosomes—XX for females, XY for males—and cannot be altered by hormones, surgeries, or declarations. Medical professionals and recent international reviews confirm that so-called gender-affirming care for minors, including puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, leads to severe health risks such as infertility, bone density loss, cardiovascular iss
- Mark Warner’s Term Limit Pledge from 1996 Contradicted by Fourth Senate Run
In July 1996, Warner, then a political newcomer challenging incumbent Republican Senator John Warner, appeared on a local television broadcast. Speaking directly to voters, he stated unequivocally, ‘If I’m elected to the U.S.
- The RPV Eats Its Own, Part II — The Specifics
In my previous letter, “The RPV Eats Its Own, Part I — The General,” I raised broader concerns about the direction of the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) and an emerging pattern of state-level interference in local party matters. That concern was not about personalities, but about principles: grassroots participation, local autonomy, and transparent process.