Former Rep. Elaine Luria, a Democrat, defeated Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) in a rematch for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, flipping a closely contested seat as Democrats seek to reclaim control of the House. The Associated Press called the race for Luria shorty before midnight Eastern. With roughly 88% of the vote counted, Luria received 51.5% […]

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Chesapeake election results: Some races in recount territory

Polls opened at 6 a.m. Tuesday with Hampton Roads residents voting in federal elections to determine the makeup of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Also on the ballot are local candidates vying for city council and school board seats, but for many Virginians, the biggest concern was the possible adoption of three constitutional amendments. In addition to choosing candidates, ...

If Virginia's ballot questions make you feel like you need to go back to school, you're not alone. Why it matters: Virginia's statewide ballot measures average a 25th-grade reading level, well above the national average of 17th grade,

On the eve of Election Day, U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson joined Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st, and former Gov. Glenn Youngkin for a rally in Henrico supporting Wittman’s

Democratic Virginia congressional candidate Beth Macy built her reputation in part by documenting the devastation of America's opioid epidemic. But as she seeks a seat in Congress, critics are questioning whether her most famous work tells the full story of the crisis.