New PAC Targets Rashid’s Faith as VA01 Race Heats Up

After months of attacking his opponent for religious beliefs, Congressman Rob Wittman is denying any involvement in the formation of a political action committee involving a registered sex offender. According to the Federal Elections Commission website, Congressman Rob Wittman, who represents Virginia’s First Congressional District, authorized the creation of a political action committee called “Muslims […]

Guest Editorial: “Experience” Only Seems to Matter When Women and People of Color Run for Office

On July 24, 2020, InsideNOVA published an unsigned editorial claiming that three prominent women of color seeking Democratic nomination for statewide office do not have the “experience” necessary for the job.  It seems every time a woman or a person of color seeks high office, those in power expend a considerable amount of energy wringing […]

Hala Ayala Announces Historic Run for Lieutenant Governor

In a year of historic firsts, Hala Ayala (D-Prince William) has announced her candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. Ayala is the second candidate to run for the post. Delegate Elizabeth Guzman announced last month her exploratory campaign to run as well for Lieutenant Governor. “There’s a whirlwind happening, and in a Commonwealth as vast and diverse […]