Blue Virginia

Here are a few “winners” and “losers” that I believe are worth highlighting from the new Virginia redistricting map released yesterday. Note that this...

See below for a statement from Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor, who has been running for the Democratic nomination in VA01, but now...

See below for video of Gov. Abigail Spanberger signing bills "to set referendums on proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution — to protect reproductive...

See below for a press release from Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA11), who has been doing a great job (like a younger version of Gerry...

From Virginians for Fair Elections, "the campaign advocating for a constitutional amendment to protect fair representation and ensure Virginia voters — not politicians —...

by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Friday, February 6. What Trump’s plans for the Arctic...

UPDATE 7:34 am Friday: VERY helpful by Chaz Nuttycombe et al. UPDATE 7:26 pm: From Jahd Khalil (link to data tables here) Past election results...

See below for video and highlights from Sen. Mark Warner's weekly press availability. "...once again it's been a wild and wacky week here in...

From the VA House Democratic Caucus: Virginia House Democrats Pass Common-Sense Gun Safety Bills to Protect Communities and Save Lives RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia House...

If you voted for Trump in November 2024, or if you stayed home because you couldn't be bothered to vote, or if you voted...

by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Thursday, February 5. Flawed economic models mean climate crisis...

From Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA11): Walkinshaw, Van Hollen, Hoyer Launch the Federal Workforce Caucus  Lawmakers joined by union leaders & members, federal employee advocates for announcement WASHINGTON,...

Very interesting (and important, necessary, etc.) from Gov. Abigail Spanberger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84fERQJSu10 Governor Spanberger Establishes Principles for Virginia Law Enforcement, Signs Executive Order & Directive Governor Spanberger: “My...

Former Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-VA05) weighs in on the "gasping rant" yesterday in the Virginia House of Delegates by Riggleman's predecessor in the U.S....

Crazy times in this country, including in the media. This morning, per the NY Times: "The Washington Post told employees on Wednesday that it...

by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Wednesday, February 4. Climate change threatens the Winter Olympics’...

Great speech by Sen. Tim Kaine: VIDEO: KAINE SPEAKS ON SENATE FLOOR TO DISCUSS TRUMP'S VILLAINIZATION OF IMMIGRANTS AND ITS CONSEQUENCES ON U.S. CITIZENS AND...

See below for video of Sen. Mark Warner speaking about - as he describes it - "the alarming news that Director of National Intelligence...

Two excellent bills by VA Del. Dan Helmer; note that VA House Republicans voted AGAINST accurate teaching about the January 6, 2021 violent, pro-Trump...

From Freedom Virginia:  Legislators, Virginians Join Freedom Virginia to Roll Out “Virginia You Can Afford” Agenda The 5-Part Plan Would Ensure Hardworking People Keep More of What They...

Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA11) speaking on CNN this morning: "I mean, this is desperate Donald Trump right now. He knows he is on track...

What's going on with the Virginia redistricting maps we were promised by January 30?  See Punchbowl and Virginia Scope for some details (note: I've...

by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Tuesday, February 3. Whistleblowers Warn That Ad Industry Is...

Great job on the PBS NewsHour tonight (see below for video and highlights) by former Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA10), who *really* has risen to...

See below for video (courtesy of WJLA), as well as a partial transcript of Gov. Abigail Spanberger's remarks: "So I am grateful that you have...

Good stuff from Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA07)’s office, as well as from the other Democratic members of Virginia’s U.S. House delegation (not surprisingly, Republicans...

by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Monday, February 2.  As the Arctic Grows Noisier, Narwhals...

See below for a video by VA Del. Jessica Anderson (D-James City/Williamsburg/New Kent), which does a great job debunking just SOME of the reams...

Last night in the Texas State Senate 9 (Tarrant County, including a large part of Forth Worth) special election, Democrats saw roughly a 31-point...

Campaign finance reports for the fourth quarter of 2025 were due to the FEC yesterday. See below for some Virginia highlights/takeaways: U.S. Senate: Sen. Mark...