Sears & Spanberger lead Virginia governor race; challengers face uphill battle
The governor's race in Virginia is heating up, and by this time next week, we'll have a better idea of who's going to be on ...
In WTOP exclusive, candidates in Va. governor’s race sound off on federal cuts
In what could be a preview for Virginia’s race for the governorship, leading candidates from both parties spoke with WTOP ...
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J. Bennett Johnston, who delivered millions for Louisiana during long Senate career, dies at 92
J. Bennett Johnston, a pro-business Democrat who during 24 years in the U.S. Senate steadfastly defended Louisiana’s oil and ...
At the Races: Spring fever
Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including special elections and repeat ...
Republican truck driver Ed Durr ends bid to be New Jersey governor and backs Bill Spadea
New Jersey Republican Ed Durr says he’s ending his bid to win the GOP nomination in this year’s governor’s race.
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Virginia Republicans have a Winsome Earle-Sears problem
If Winsome Sears wants to be the governor of Virginia, she needs a new campaign strategy that articulates a vision for the commonwealth.
Youngkin demands Virginia counties work with ICE or lose funding after MS-13 chief arrest
Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he will issue an amendment in the state budget but expects it will require the support of Democrats in the General Assembly.
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Bagby elected next Democratic Party of Virginia chair
With Virginia’s elections for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and all 100 seats in the House of Delegates up ...
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Tennessee Republican primary for governor: Who’s in, who’s out and more for 2026 elections
Gov. Bill Lee, who is term-limited, will leave the Tennessee governor’s office in January 2027. Voters will decide in November 2026 who will succeed him. With Tennessee a heavily Republican ...