Lake Ridge, VA – Supervisor Kenny Boddye (D-Occoquan) today officially announced his re-election campaign for Prince William County’s Occoquan Magisterial District. He was first elected to this seat in 2019, taking office in 2020. A resident of the Lake Ridge area since 2015, Supervisor Boddye lives in Old Bridge Estates with his wife and six […]
WOODBRIDGE, VA- Prince William County Supervisor Margaret Franklin announces her bid for re-election to the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, Woodbridge District. Four years ago, Supervisor Franklin promised that together, alongside the constituents of the Woodbridge District, she would help build a County that promotes job growth, affordable housing, adequate transportation, and world-class education. […]
“Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems.” – Sun Tzu While the sudden resignation of Gainesville District Supervisor Pete Candland may appear to create a potential issue for the county going into the new year, longtime Virginia resident Kerensa Green Sumers sees it as an opportunity to serve her community. Recently, the Democratic nominee for […]
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 […]
