Elections
- Loudoun County Public Schools Faces Renewed Criticism Over Transparency Shortfalls
Loudoun County Public Schools has long been at the center of debates over accountability. Historical incidents, such as the 2021 mishandling of sexual assaults where the board voted against releasing an independent report, fuel skepticism.
- Virginia Voters Must Vote No on Redistricting Amendment to Protect Fair Elections
The current system, born from voter-approved constitutional changes, was designed to end the practice of politicians choosing their voters rather than the other way around. Under this framework, a bipartisan commission handles redistricting, ensuring maps that promote competitive districts and represent the commonwealth’s diverse electorate.
- Mark Warner Faces Backlash for Breaking Two-Term Pledge as He Files for Fourth Senate Run
That campaign saw Warner challenge longtime Republican incumbent John Warner in a closely contested race. Despite a strong effort, Mark Warner fell short, losing by less than three percentage points.
- Virginia Republicans Advocate for Shorter Early Voting to Cut Costs for Local Governments
The push comes amid ongoing discussions in legislative committees where delegates have highlighted how the cumulative length of early voting for primaries, generals, and other elections taxes resources. For instance, with 45 days of early voting before each major election, the total open polling period can stretch across months, requiring staffing, security, and facility maintenance
- Democrats Push Risky Expansion of Mail Ballot Deadlines Amid Election Integrity Concerns
The speaker emphasized that the postal service ‘is not quite as reliable as it has been in the past,’ advocating for SB 58 to adjust the receipt deadline for mail ballots postmarked by Election Day. Currently, Virginia law requires these ballots to arrive by noon on the third day after the election.
- Loudoun County School Board Rejects SROs for Elementary Schools Amid Rising Safety Concerns
Parents and residents have expressed outrage, pointing to multiple incidents this school year where elementary schools were forced into lockdown. The sheriff’s office highlighted the need for SROs to deter potential threats and respond swiftly, emphasizing that elementary students are particularly vulnerable.
- Virginia HB 261: Expanding Newport News Tax Powers Raises Eyebrows Among Property Rights Advocates
Proponents argue that such flexibility could provide local governments with tools to incentivize development, particularly housing construction. By taxing land more heavily, the policy aims to discourage speculation and underutilization of urban parcels, pushing owners toward productive use.
- Democrats Advance SB 58 to Extend Mail Ballot Deadlines Despite Integrity Risks
The push comes amid ongoing debates over election security in the commonwealth. Virginia has seen significant expansions in early voting and mail-in options in recent years, particularly following the 2020 election cycle where courts extended deadlines due to technical issues and pandemic concerns.
- Democrats Push Controversial Redistricting Amendment in Virginia Referendum
The amendment, passed by the House of Delegates and the Senate during the recent legislative session, seeks to alter the redistricting process established by voters in 2020. That year, Virginians overwhelmingly approved Amendment 52 with 67 percent support, creating the bipartisan Virginia Redistricting Commission to handle decennial map drawing and curb partisan gerrymandering.
- Virginia HB51 Seeks Greater Local Control Over Election Timing, Falls Short in Committee
RICHMOND, Va. — A measure aimed at providing Virginia cities and towns with more flexibility in scheduling their local elections has met an early end in the House Privileges and Elections Committee during the 2026 General Assembly session. House Bill 51, introduced by Delegate Robert Bloxom representing the 100th District on the Eastern Shore, sought
- Pro-Life Advocates Fill Virginia House of Delegates to Fight Against Radical Abortion Amendment
Delegate Delores Reyes, a Republican representing Loudoun County, took the floor in the House of Delegates chamber to warmly welcome the pro-life contingent, particularly highlighting visitors from her district.
- Virginia Dems lose support from the leftist media over gerrymandering
Virginia Democrats may have gone a little too far. It’s possible that their lopsided map of congressional districts, which was designed to create safe district for Dem candidates hand-picked by the party, is too bold to win over voters this April.
- Republicans Rally Against Democratic Bid to Override Voter-Approved Redistricting in Virginia Senate
Senator Christopher Head, a Republican representing parts of Fairfax and surrounding areas, took to the floor to lambast the proposal. He highlighted the irony of Democrats claiming to preserve democracy while seeking to redraw district lines in a manner that would ensure electoral outcomes favor one party.
- Pro-Life Virginians Stand Firm Against Democrat Push for Unrestricted Abortion in State Constitution
Delegate Delores Oates, took to the floor of the House of Delegates to warmly welcome the pro-life contingent from her district.
- Democrats are making a strategic mistake by gerrymandering Virginia.
Democrats ask voters to protect democracy, abandoning America’s most sacred democratic principles: that the voters choose their politicians and that elections have meaning.
- Virginia Child Psychiatrist Sheila Furey Sounds Alarm on School Sexualization Bill in House Education Committee
Sheila Furey’s speaking at the Virginia House of Delegates underscore ongoing battles in Virginia over what constitutes appropriate educational materials. ‘Highly sexualized content in schools has led to a dramatic increase in pornographic literature and addiction among young children,’ she stated emphatically
- Parents Sound Alarm at Loudoun County School Board Over Virginia Bill Shielding Explicit Content in School Libraries
The code’s definition of ‘sexually explicit content’ explicitly lists these acts, yet it appears to protect such books from removal, framing them as protected instructional materials. ‘What starts with a definition ends with expanding in our schools,’ he stated, warning that this exacerbates educational challenges rather than supporting learning. He called the situation not education,
- Judge declares redistricting amendment invalid; Democrats proceed despite this
A Tazewell Circuit Court judge ruled on both unconstitutional grounds and statutory grounds that the General Assembly Democrats’ attempt to amend the state Constitution to allow a redistricting Congressional district this year was invalid.
- Loudoun Republicans Stand Firm Against Phyllis Randall’s Plastic Bag Tax
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, consisting of Chair Phyllis Randall, Vice Chair Mike Turner of the Ashburn District, Kristen Umstattd of Leesburg, Juli Briskman of Algonkian approved the measure as part of Virginia’s statewide authorization for localities to implement such fees.
- Loudoun Republicans Rally Against Plastic Bag Tax Amid Rising Grocery Costs
The tax, permitted under Virginia state law, requires retailers to charge 5 cents per plastic bag, with proceeds earmarked for environmental cleanup, litter mitigation, and reusable bag distribution to low-income programs.
- RGGI’s Toll on Virginia Families: Pushing for Authentic Affordability Measures in Loudoun County
In Loudoun County, one of Virginia’s fastest-growing and most affluent areas, these elevated energy costs exacerbate the ongoing housing affordability crisis.
- Democrat-Led Cities Bear the Brunt of Virginia’s Gun Violence Epidemic, Data Reveals
**By Johnathan Hale, Virginia Conservative Correspondent** RICHMOND, VA – New analysis of gun-related homicide rates across Virginia’s urban centers paints a stark picture: Democrat-controlled cities are disproportionately plagued by elevated levels of gun violence, even as overall rates show signs of decline. According to comprehensive data compiled from public health records dated February 14, 2
- Loudoun County Faces Housing Crossroads: Juli Briskman’s Push for Density Sparks Hypocrisy Debate
In the heart of Virginia’s Loudoun County, a heated discussion on housing policy is unfolding at the Board of Supervisors, highlighting the tension between rapid growth and preserving the suburban charm that has long defined this affluent area. During a recent Board of Supervisors meeting, Algonkian District Supervisor Juli Briskman, a Democrat, advocated strongly for
- Concerns Mount Over Scott Surovell Senate Leader’s Background in Judicial Selections
This background, conservatives argue, could cloud his judgment when it comes to selecting judges who must uphold law and order without bias.
- Loudoun County School Board Takes Bold Steps to Prioritize Special Education and Eliminate Classroom Distractions
In a refreshing turn for Loudoun County families, the newly elected school board has wasted no time in putting students first by approving a comprehensive cell phone ban and emphasizing resources for special education programs.
- Virginia Democrats Advance Mid-Decade Redistricting Amendment Amid GOP Legal Challenges
Virginia’s ongoing redistricting saga took a significant turn in October when Democratic leaders in the General Assembly convened a surprise special session to propose a constitutional amendment allowing for mid-decade adjustments to the state’s congressional maps.
- Cory Mills introduces a bill to reduce the pay of Congressmen to $1 per day during shutdown
Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida, introduced a bill that would reduce the pay of congressional to $1 on the first day of any government shutdown. This is part of a spate of bills intended to prevent a prolonged funding lapse.
- Loudoun County Republicans Slash Dues to $10 for Under-30s, Aiming to Boost Youth Involvement
In a move designed to make political engagement more accessible amid rising economic pressures, the Loudoun County Republican Committee has announced a significant reduction in membership dues for individuals under 30 years old.
- Loudoun County Republican Committee Announces Ambitious Campaign to Establish Permanent Headquarters
The Loudoun County Republican Committee (LCRC) today unveiled plans for a transformative initiative to acquire and establish a permanent headquarters, marking a pivotal step in sustaining its rapid growth and enhancing its impact on local elections and community engagement. Under the leadership of Chairman Scott Pio, the LCRC has evolved from a modest organization into a powerhouse of conservative
- Democrats like Suhas Subramanyam openly call for a military rebellion
The line between irresponsible speech and mutiny is very thin, and six members of Congress were perilously close this week to crossing it. It doesn’t have to be a dramatic mutiny like Mutiny on Bounty.
- Democrats’ “immunity through insanity” carries Virginia
The Democrats’ victory in Virginia’s 2020 elections was a good example. Republicans criticized the Democrats’ extreme and unpopular gender ideologies and their radical policies.
- Senator Louise Lucas cut $30,000 checks to this Second Calvary Baptist Church after Abigail Spanberger visit in pay for play
“You can rest assured that I will be telling our congregation to vote for you,” Second Calvary Baptist Church head pastor Geoffrey Guns told Democratic Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones in a video shot on Wednesday.
- Fairfax Schools sued under Title IX for restroom policy and compelled speech
Fairfax County Public Schools faces a lawsuit over policies which allegedly force women students to share bathrooms and punishment students who refuse to use gender affirming pronouns.
- Jay Jones, Virginia Democrat under fire for reckless driving conviction in 2022
Jay Jones is the Democratic nominee for Virginia Attorney General this fall. State Republicans have questioned his decision to take advantage of a 2022 reckless driving charge and avoid jail.
- Charlie Kirk killed: Turning Point USA’s founder, Charlie Kirk, fueled Trump’s ascent with ‘common-sense’ messages
Charlie Kirk’s decades-long effort to popularize conservative ideas galvanized American youth and helped Gen Z become one of the right-leaning generation in recent history. Kirk, who was speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, was killed.
- Dark Money Activists behind Virginia redistricting lawsuit
A far-left Beltway organization is behind a suit to redraw the voting maps of a major Virginia City in order to increase Democrat control.
- Virginians could save an additional $1.4 billion by conforming to Trump’s tax bill
Virginia businesses and families could save up to $1.4 billion per year if the 2026 Virginia General Assembly decides to align state tax laws with the new federal tax rules. This is a new estimate by the Tax Foundation.
- Virginia’s Elections are about who can make the state safer and more affordable
Virginia’s gubernatorial race and the Attorney General race are shaping up as a referendum over two key issues: affordability and public safety.
- Dominion Clean Virginia: More eye-popping late donations
Dominion Energy Virginia contributed an additional $1 million to Virginia state level politicians as large, late donations for the pre-primary elections.
- Churches should never have been barred from endorsing candidates. Trump just made that right.
The IRS has thrown in the towel after a 71-year battle between pastors who have brought the Bible into politics, and Uncle Sam. This is a huge victory for religious freedom in America.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 2,500 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested, Provides Updates on Operation Bold Blue Line and More
Governor Youngkin announced a 30-percent drop in homicides since 2021, largest VSP trooper training class in recent memory, and update on Operation Bold Blue Line and Operation FREE
- Glenn Youngkin Blocked Gun Grabbers 54 Times, But He Won’t Always Be Around
Dem. Abigail Spanberger, the candidate for Governor’s office, has stated that she will support every gun control policy proposed by Gov.
- Youngkin blocked gun grabbers 54 times, but he won’t always be around to protect the 2nd Amendment
Virginia Governor. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, has been a bulwark against the radical Left’s relentless attack on the Second Amendment.
- Abigail Spanberger would Impose Carbon taxes
Existing green energy mandates could face skyrocketing costs due to “cap and exchange”. Virginia voters, ratepayers, and taxpayers should be aware that if Abigail Spanberger is elected as their next governor, their energy bills will increase and their everyday purchases will also go up.
- Abigail Spanberger to Introduce Carbon Taxes and Raise the Cost of Living in Virginia
Virginia voters, ratepayers, and taxpayers should be aware that if Abigail Spanberger is elected as their next governor, their energy bills will increase and their everyday purchases will also go up.
- Virginia Democrats are Swingers, Anti-Police, Robbers, and Tax Evaders
Virginia Democrats boast that they will have a candidate running in each House of Delegates election in 2025.
- Loudoun County Republicans pass Resolution to endorse Winsome Sears, John Reid, and Jason Miyares
WHEREAS, The Loudoun County Republican Committee (hereafter LCRC) is committed to supporting principles and practices that promote free, fair, and transparent elections in the County of Loudoun, the State of Virginia, and the United States of America;
- Abigail Spanberger is doubling down on gun rights restrictions if elected in Virginia
Abigail Spanberger is a Democrat who will fight against your Second Amendment Rights. Her recent comments made at an Everytown for Gun Safety event only reinforced her plans to restrict and almost abolish gun ownership, if she wins Virginia’s critical gubernatorial race this November.
- LYNCHBURG REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING VIRGINIA’S “CONVENTION BAN LAW” AS AN UNCONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATION OF THE FREE ASSOCIATION RIGHTS OF POLITICAL PARTIES
Today, the Lynchburg Republican City Committee (“LRCC”), and its chairwoman Veronica Bratton, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Virginia Department of Elections, the State Board of Elections and Susan Beals, the Commissioner of the Department of Elections, in her official capacity, challenging Virginia’s new “Convention Ban Law” as an unconstitutional violation of the rights of poli
- National Democrats raising money to keep Virginia legislature blue in November
What would you pay for a constitutional amendment that allows abortion up until the moment of birth?