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Election Guide: Virginia primaries set stage for mid-term congressional showdown
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (691+ words) Richmond, Va. (7News) — Virginia's mid-term elections could tip the scale in the balance of power in Congress as several incumbent seats are up for grabs. Early voting is underway in Virginia's August primaries, which will select nominees to send to the…...
Virginia could launch recreational marijuana sales by 2027
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (290+ words) Polls have closed for the 2026 D.C. Primary elections. 7News has your live election results RICHMOND, Va. (7News) — Virginia is one step closer to launching a legal recreational marijuana marketplace after Gov. Abigail Spanberger and legislative leaders announced a compromise agreement that could allow…...
The Virginia Spirits board is celebrating America’s Birthday
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (164+ words) Polls have closed for the 2026 D.C. Primary elections. 7News has your live election results by GOOD MORNING WASHINGTON Middleburg, VA (7News) — The Virginia Spirits board is celebrating America’s Birthday with the historic “Virginia Spirits 250th Celebration Trio Pack”. On Tuesday, Roxanne continued the series…...
2nd Buc-ee's coming to Virginia, Stafford County approves plan for site along I-95
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (421+ words) A cold front may bring late-day thunderstorms to the DMV, some severe with damaging winds, hail and heavy rain. STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Plans for a new, massive Buc-ee's travel center in northern Virginia have been approved despite concerns from some…...
Virginia could adopt its 5th election map in 2 census cycles: how we got here
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (706+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (7News) — On Tuesday, Virginia voters narrowly approved a special referendum that could reshape the state's congressional map – again. It faces challenges in the state supreme court, but if enacted - would be the Commonwealth's fifth electoral map in just two…...
Virginia Tech Professor speaks on poll revealing Spanberger's ratings had dropped
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (249+ words) WASHINGTON (7News) — A Washington Post poll released Friday revealed Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s approval ratings had dropped by double digits. According to the poll, her approval rating stands at 47%, with 46% of voters disapproving and 7% expressing no opinion. SEE ALSO | Virginia Gov....
LIST | Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs off on dozens of State House bills
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (222+ words) Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed her first slate of legislation from the State House on MondayHere are some of the bills signedHB1227:Private activ... LIST | Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs off on dozens of State House bills ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Virginia Governor…...
New poll shows Virginia governor's race tightening, Spanberger still leads
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (128+ words) ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — A new poll from the Republican polling firm Cygnal shows that Virginia's gubernatorial race is getting tighter, though Democrat Abigail Spanberger still holds a lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. The shows this is where the race stands among…...
Youngkin executive order gives feds access to Virginia's voter rolls ahead of early voting
1+ year, 13+ hour ago (334+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (7News) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Friday issued an executive order aimed at strengthening election security as Virginians prepare for early voting in the 2025 general election. Executive Order 53 directs the Virginia Department of Elections to update system standards, improve collaboration…...