Voting
- Bishop Burbidge Issues Rare Call to Defend Life and Marriage
Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington has taken an unusual step by instructing all priests in his diocese to read a pastoral letter from the pulpit during weekend Masses.
- Cost of Democrat Supported Carbon Tax Exceeds $500 Million per Year
According to the latest tax on carbon imposed on member states
- Bishop Burbidge Issues Rare Call to Defend Life and Marriage at the Ballot Box
Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington took an unprecedented step ahead of the November election by directing every priest in his diocese to read a pastoral letter during Mass.
- Virginia Beach Referendum about Local Election System on Ballot
Virginia Beach voters are expected to decide on November whether or not they want to change the system for electing local officials.
- Virginia Democrats Win the Vote of Felons with Constitutional Amendment
The proposed amendment would grant automatic voting rights to ex-criminals.
- Democratic Committee Funds Young Progressives in Virginia Push
The Arlington County Democratic Committee transferred $5,000 to the Arlington Young Democrats on June 22, 2026, with the funds designated to support a Virginia candidate.
- Conservation Group Backs Virginia Felon Voting Measure
The League of Conservation Voters donated $25,000 on September 7, 2026, to Virginians for the Right to Vote, the committee supporting a state constitutional amendment to enshrine voting rights and automatically restore them for individuals who have completed felony sentences.
- Jones Puts DHS on Notice Over Alleged Misuse of Virginia Voter Lookup Tools
Accountability focus: written confirmation, access logs and whether federal screening violated Election Code privacy limits.
- Felony Voting Guidance Narrows Bars After Court Says State Lagged Egregiously
Only murder and manslaughter remain disqualifying for nonincarcerated Virginians days before early voting opens.
- AARP Cancels Warner Mizusawa Senate Debate After Incumbent Cannot Commit
Republican Bert Mizusawa had accepted the Oct. 7 Richmond event; Mark Warner's campaign cited a busy Senate calendar.
- Prince William County Funnels Millions into Housing Bureaucracy as Taxpayers Shoulder the Burden
Prince William County officials recently finalized the fiscal year 2027 budget, which includes a highly debated five million dollar contribution to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund. This latest allocation brings the total taxpayer investment in this specific housing initiative to a staggering twenty-one million dollars since fiscal year 2024.
- Law Firm Williams Mullen Clark & Dobbins Backs Spanberger PAC with $10,000 Donation
Williams Mullen Clark & Dobbins donated $10,000 to United for Virginia’s Future PAC on August 3, 2026. The contribution supports the Democratic leadership PAC founded by Abigail Spanberger.
- Virginia Primary results set up fall matchups
by Rich Tucker The stage has been set for the November congressional elections. The Associated Press announced all Virginia races within an hour of the polls closing at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
- HCA Healthcare PAC Sends $25,000 to Spanberger-Backed Virginia PAC
HCA for Good Government, the political action committee tied to the large hospital chain HCA Healthcare, made a $25,000 donation to United for Virginia’s Future PAC on July 22, 2026. This contribution supports efforts linked to former Representative Abigail Spanberger in Virginia.
- Virginia Beach Auto Executive Stephen Snyder Contributes to City Council Incumbent
Stephen Snyder, president of Checkered Flag Motor Car Company in Virginia Beach, recently contributed $2,500 to the campaign committee of Amelia Ross-Hammond for Virginia Beach City Council. The donation occurred on June 30, 2026.
- New Virginia Majority Contributes $100000 to Virginians for the Right to Vote in Virginia Race
New Virginia Majority made a donation of $100000.00 on May 12 2026 to Virginians for the Right to Vote for a Virginia candidate. This transaction represents a substantial financial transfer from the donor organization to the recipient group focused on supporting electoral efforts in the state.
- James DeVita Bolsters Campaign with $24,000 Contribution Ahead of Arlington Primary
Attorney James DeVita has made a $24,000 donation to his own campaign committee, DeVita For Arlington 2, on June 3, 2026, underscoring his commitment to seeking a seat on the Arlington County Board. As a trial lawyer with four decades of experience handling cases involving criminal matters, family law, traffic violations, employment disputes, immigration, bankruptcy,
- Loudoun County Hoards $194 Million Surplus Instead of Providing Tax Relief
Massive Tax Surplus Raises Questions The recent financial disclosures demand immediate scrutiny from the public. Hardworking citizens deserve to know exactly why their money is being hoarded.
- Republicans Must Fill the Ranks: Virginia’s Election Officer Shortage Puts Integrity at Risk
Across the Commonwealth of Virginia, a staffing crisis is unfolding in plain sight. County after county reports the same problem: too few election officers to properly staff the polls on Election Day.
- Dave Beckwith Champions Constitutional Values in VA-10 Race
Dave Beckwith, a candidate for Congress in Virginia’s 10th District, has highlighted his long-standing commitment to defending the Constitution throughout his campaign efforts. He recently shared that he swore an oath to defend the Constitution 30 years ago and continues to carry that dedication forward in his bid for office.
- Virginia Land Developer Makes $2,500 Donation to Chesapeake City Council Member Jeff Jefferies
Taylor Grissom, a real estate developer based in Virginia Beach and president of Prempay Development LLC, contributed $2,500 on April 17, 2026, to Friends of Jeff Jefferies, the campaign committee supporting the Chesapeake City Council member. Grissom’s professional background centers on real estate development in the Hampton Roads region.
- Data Center CloudHQ Donates to Democrat Legislative Black Caucus
CloudHQ LLC, a company that develops and operates hyperscale data centers with multiple campuses in Northern Virginia including Ashburn, Manassas, and Culpeper, made a $2,500 donation on April 28, 2026, to the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. The contribution was designated for a Virginia candidate.
- Senator McDougle Highlights Legislative Deception in Virginia Policy Debates
The discussion focused on hidden financial impacts that new policies may impose on everyday citizens across the state. Senator McDougle explained that such measures often carry costs not immediately apparent to families when decisions are made.
- Juli Briskman Stands Firm Against Data Center Rezonings in Loudoun County
Supervisor Juli Briskman has expressed strong opposition towards the Democrats rezoning of land for data centers in Loudoun County. She points out that every time a property is rezoned, it has been from homes that could have been built there instead.
- Virginia Legislation Proposes Greater Local Control for Satellite Voting Offices
The Virginia General Assembly is considering important legislation that would transfer significant authority regarding the operation of voter satellite offices from local electoral boards to the elected governing bodies of counties and cities. House Bill 71, introduced in the 2026 Regular Session, seeks to amend and reenact section 24.2-701.2 of the Code of Virginia, focusing
- Virginia Democrats Force ‘Insurrection’ Label on January 6th in School Curricula Through HB 333
The bill, introduced early in the 2026 legislative session, quickly became a flashpoint in debates over education standards and historical interpretation. Helmer, an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran who serves as Campaigns Chair for Virginia House Democrats, took to the floor of the House of Delegates to champion the enrolled version of HB 333.
- 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
- 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.
- Fairfax County Early Release Days: Survey Exposes Disruptions to Student Learning and Parental Burdens
These revelations come amid growing frustration in Fairfax County, home to the Fairfax County School Board, which includes Chair Sandy Anderson of Springfield District, Ricardy Anderson of Mason District, Melanie Meren of Hunter Mill District, Robyn Lady serving as Vice Chair from Dranesville District, Seema Dixit of Sully District, Tom Dannan, Marcia St. John-Cunning, Mateo
- Virginia Senate Debates Distillery Mixed Beverage Expansion: Safety Trumps Special Pleas
A seasoned lawmaker, speaking from the well of the chamber, articulated a clear opposition to easing these rules. He acknowledged sympathy for distilleries seeking parity with breweries and wineries, which operate without similar food mandates even when offering mixed drinks. ‘I’m sympathetic to the distilleries’ desires to be on a level playing field,’ he stated,
- 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
- Republicans on House Rules Committee Delivers Win for Taxpayers by Defeating Costly Housing Task Force Bill
RICHMOND — The Virginia House Rules Committee’s Studies Subcommittee took a firm stand against government expansion on January 23, 2026, voting 5-0 to lay on the table HB 142, a bill that would have created the Access to Housing Task Force. This action, followed by the full committee leaving the measure in Rules on February
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Abigail Spanberger supported Biden’s open borders. Now Virginians pay the price.
Abigail Spanberger, a former Virginia state representative, calls herself a bipartisan lawmaker who is willing to break from her party in order to “get things accomplished” or at least win the tight race for Virginia governor this November.
- Suhas Subramanyam and Eugene Vindman Support Illegals Voting in Congress
Eugene Vindman, D-07 and Suhas Subramanyam, D-10 are newly elected Virginia Reps.
- Abigail Spanberger will spell the end of gun rights for Virginians
Abigail Spanberger, former Virginia Rep. and gubernatorial nominee (D), has made it clear what she thinks about gun control. It’s not good news for gun owners.
- Scott Pio Declares Candidacy for Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia
Scott Pio, a dedicated family man and seasoned political organizer, today announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV).
- Atoosa Reaser Works to Strip Away Early Voting Control from Electoral Board
A new bill in the Virginia House of Delegates, HB2056, introduced by Delegate Atoosa Reaser (D-27), is stirring controversy by proposing to shift the authority for setting early voting schedules at satellite locations from local Electoral Boards to City Councils and Boards of Supervisors.
- D.C. is home to 10,000 spies. Democrats Want Them To Vote
Democrats and the D.C. Board of Elections are pushing to allow noncitizens — including potential foreign spies — to vote in local elections.
- In Virginia, you can register to vote on election day without ID. Are Non-Citizens Voting?
In some states, you don’t need a photo ID in order to vote. Some states have election laws that are written by Idi Amin.
- By massive margins, voters in eight states say only citizens can vote in their elections
As divided as America may be, this election showed there’s one thing most Americans agree on: Only U.S. citizens should vote in U.S. elections.