Topic
Virginia Politics
13 stories related to this topic, newest first.
jurist.orgworld45 days ago
Virginia Governor Says Focus Should Shift From Redistricting to Midterms
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger stated that Democrats should prioritize winning the November midterms over redistricting efforts. The comments follow a state Supreme Court ruling that struck down a proposed constitutional amendment.
DA
newsone.compolitics55 days ago
Virginia Redistricting Ruling Sparks Dispute Over Judicial Authority
A court ruling on Virginia redistricting has led to a political dispute involving questions of judicial authority, constitutional law and separation of powers. RealClearPolitics reported the development on May 12, 2026. The case centers on how electoral district boundaries are dr…
Washington Examinerpolitics56 days ago
Virginia Republican Congresswoman Calls for Radio Host's Firing
A Republican congresswoman from Virginia agreed with a radio host who told House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to keep his "cotton-picking hands" off Virginia politics. The congresswoman later said she did not condone the language but was agreeing that Jeffries should stay out…
Newsweekpolitics56 days ago
Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans Agrees With Radio Host's Comment About Hakeem Jeffries
Rep. Jen Kiggans agreed with a radio host who told House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to keep his "cotton-picking hands" off Virginia during a discussion about redistricting. Democrats condemned the exchange as racist and demanded an apology or resignation. Kiggans said she di…
upi.comworld59 days ago
Virginia Supreme Court Rejects Redistricting Referendum Backed by Democrats
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a referendum seeking to redraw the state's congressional map was unconstitutional. Streamer Hasan Piker responded by posting that those who make peaceful revolution impossible make violent revolution inevitable. The decision preserves the exi…
DA
gellerreport.comfinance59 days ago
Virginia Supreme Court Rejects Democratic Redistricting Map
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved congressional map that would have favored Democrats, ruling the amendment process violated the state constitution. Democrats filed an emergency motion asking the court to delay its mandate while they petition the U…
DI
thegatewaypundit.compolitics59 days ago
Virginia Supreme Court Rejects Democratic Gerrymandering Referendum
The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a proposed referendum backed by Democrats that would have altered the state's redistricting process. The decision prevents the measure from appearing on the ballot. The ruling could affect up to four seats in the upcoming midterm elections a…
Fox Newspolitics60 days ago
DOJ Launches Investigation Into Fairfax County Prosecutor Steve Descano’s Charging and Sentencing Practices
The Department of Justice launched a probe Wednesday into Steve Descano's plea bargaining, charging decisions and sentencing policies. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon said the Civil Rights Division will not allow local prosecutors to pick and choose winners based on…
Nbc Newspolitics61 days ago
FBI Searches Virginia Lawmaker's Office in Corruption Probe
Federal agents searched the Portsmouth office of a senior Virginia Democratic state senator and a cannabis business she co-owns on May 6, 2026. The action is part of a long-running public corruption investigation that began during the Biden administration and centers on possible…
DI
The Federalistpolitics61 days ago
FBI Searches Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas’s Office and Co-Owned Marijuana Dispensary in Federal Corruption Probe
Federal agents executed court-authorized search warrants on May 6, 2026, at the Portsmouth legislative office of the Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore and an adjacent marijuana retail business she co-owns. The action is part of a long-running federal corruption probe into pos…
DI
winnipegfreepress.comworld62 days ago
FBI Serves Search Warrants on Virginia State Sen. L. Louise Lucas’ Office and Cannabis Business
FBI agents executed search warrants Wednesday on the Portsmouth office of Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a marijuana dispensary she co-owns and other locations as part of a corruption investigation. Lucas, who recently led the state's congressional redistricting effort, sai…
DI
upi.comworld74 days agoUpdated
Virginia Voters Approve Amendment Allowing Legislature to Redraw Districts
Virginia voters passed a constitutional amendment permitting the state legislature to handle congressional redistricting for the rest of the decade. This change bypasses the bipartisan redistricting commission. The outcome could enable Democrats to gain seats in the state's U.S.…
DA
newsone.compolitics80 days ago
Virginia Voters Decide Redistricting Referendum; Supreme Court Challenge Underway
Virginia residents will vote on a redistricting referendum on Tuesday, which could alter the state's congressional map. A legal challenge before the Virginia Supreme Court questions the legality of the legislative process used to advance the measure. The court has allowed the vot…