WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Collective PAC – the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government – endorsed State Senator Jennifer McClellan for Virginia’s 4th Congressional District. State Senator Jennifer McClellan is running to represent Virginia’s 4th Congressional District in the state’s special election […]
The redistricting in locales across the commonwealth has provided candidates an opportunity to enter races that were once thought impossible. Now, Delegate Elizabeth Guzman (D-31st) has announced she will run for the new 29th District Senate race. She spoke with the PW Perspective about why she is taking on this opportunity. “I’m running for senate […]
Surrounded by supporters and well-wishers, Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey announced she will seek re-election. “I started this journey because I want to serve,’ said Bailey on Saturday at the Montclair Country Club. “Prince William County is a pristine jewel because people want to work and live here. It’s important that we serve at a […]
by Virginia Mercury Another data glitch in Virginia’s election system caused 10,558 felons to remain on the voter rolls after they committed new crimes that should’ve made them ineligible to vote, state officials announced Friday. The Virginia Department of Elections said it discovered the issue while conducting list maintenance as the agency prepares to replace […]
Today, both Virginia and the world lost an incredible leader as Representative Donald McEachin transitioned at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer. He had recently won re-election in Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District, and served for years being a champion for gun law reforms, environmental protections and affordable health care. Senator Jennifer […]
Woodbridge, VA – Last night, Virginia House candidate Makya Little hosted a community service fundraiser in the newly drawn 19th House District in the form of a private screening ofMarvel’s Wakanda Forever. Instead of focusing on donor participation, Little set her sights on corporations and community sponsors and invited area youth from underrepresentedbackgrounds to attend […]
by Ariana Figueroa, Virginia Mercury Young Black and Latino voters were critical in holding off the Republican “red wave” in several battleground states for U.S. Senate seats and in tight U.S. House races in the midterm elections, according to analyses by researchers and grassroot organizations. Young, diverse voters between the ages of 18 and 29 […]
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A Richmond-area printing company acknowledged it was partly responsible for errors that caused roughly 60,000 Virginians to get incorrect voter notices ahead of the Nov. 8 midterms. Choice Printing Services, a vendor the Virginia Department of Elections and several other state agencies have used for years, was given the job of creating and sending the […]
As the 7th District congressional race enters its final stretch, both candidates are sparing no expense in getting their points across. Yesterday at Montclair Tabernacle Church, Coles District Supervisor Yesli Vega was joined by Governor Glenn Youngkin, Congressman Chip Roy, and Senator Ted Cruz to address her constituents. On Tuesday, it was her opponent, Congresswoman […]
