Political News in Virginia

Virginia Beach News July 8, 2026

Part One: “I’m Not Afraid To Stand Up For What’s Right.” – An Interview with Elaine Luria

Former Congresswoman Elaine Luria reflects on her military service, public leadership, and decision to seek another term representing Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District in this first installment of an exclusive interview.
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Virginia Beach News June 11, 2026

Call Him Norfolk Dr. Mayor & Interim President Alexander

Norfolk Mayor Dr. Kenny Alexander is balancing public service and higher education leadership as interim president of Richard Bland College. With decades of experience in government, education, and business, Alexander is helping guide the institution’s strategic vision while continuing to serve the City of Norfolk.
#KennyAlexander #RichardBlandCollege #NorfolkVA #HigherEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #VirginiaPolitics #EducationLeadership #HamptonRoads #CommunityColleges #BlackLeadership #VirginiaEducation #NorfolkMayor #StudentSuccess #EconomicDevelopment #LeadershipMatters
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Virginia Beach News January 22, 2026

Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Will Play Key Role This Session

A record 37-member Virginia Legislative Black Caucus leads a Democratic majority in the 164th General Assembly, advancing reproductive rights, voting reforms, marriage equality and mid-decade redistricting.
#VirginiaPolitics #BlackCaucus #GeneralAssembly #ReproductiveRights #VotingRights #MarriageEquality #Redistricting #DemocraticLeadership
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Virginia Beach News September 4, 2025

First Black Woman Elected Chief of Va. Supreme Court

Judge Cleo Powell, a trailblazer in Virginia’s legal system, will become the first Black woman to serve as chief justice of the Virginia Supreme Court, marking another historic milestone in her distinguished career. #CleoPowell #BlackExcellence #VirginiaHistory #ChiefJustice #WomenInLaw #Trailblazer #BlackHistory #JudicialLeadership
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Virginia Beach News June 21, 2025

Search Underway to Replace Norfolk Public Schools Superintendent

Dr. Sharon Byrdsong’s abrupt removal as Norfolk superintendent has ignited community concern as the district faces school closures and lingering achievement gaps, with a search now underway for new leadership.
#NorfolkPublicSchools #DrByrdsong #SchoolBoard #EducationLeadership #TitleISchools #VirginiaEducation #AcademicAchievement #SchoolClosures #NPS #CommunityVoices
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Virginia Beach News June 12, 2025

Don’t Get Distracted: 5 Trump Policies To Watch Now

While headlines spotlight Trump’s feud with Elon Musk, advocates warn that GOP-backed policies quietly threaten Black health care, jobs, civil rights, and communities nationwide.
#TrumpPolicies #BlackHealthMatters #StopVoterSuppression #EnvironmentalJustice #DEIRollback #TravelBanAlert #BlackLivesUnderAttack #GOPBillWatch #ProtectBlackCommunities
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Virginia Beach News May 24, 2025

Gov. Moore Signs Major Legislative Bills In Maryland

Governor Wes Moore signs 170 new Maryland bills into law, addressing reckless driving, reproductive rights, disability ID access, environmental protection, and public safety in a landmark legislative session.
#WesMoore #MarylandLegislation #ReproductiveRights #ChesapeakeBay #EnvironmentalJustice #EricIDLaw #SergeantKeppAct #HumanTraffickingAwareness #BlackLeadership #PublicSafetyReform
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Virginia Beach News December 24, 2024

Jesse Jackson Jr. Seeks Hunter’s Advocacy For Non-Violent Felons

Jesse Jackson Jr. seeks Hunter Biden’s support for pardons for non-violent felons who have served their sentences, arguing for the need to end the stigma and legal barriers they continue to face. He calls for a full and unconditional pardon to help these “debt-paid” individuals rebuild their lives.
#JesseJacksonJr #HunterBiden #criminaljusticereform #pardonadvocacy #felonization #nonviolentfelons #civilrights #prisonreform #justiceforfelons #criminaljustice
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Virginia Beach News November 9, 2024

Former Ky. Officer Guilty In Breonna Taylor Death

Four years after the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, a former Louisville police officer has been convicted of civil rights violations. Despite the conviction, questions persist about the delays in holding police accountable for killings involving Black victims.
#BreonnaTaylor #PoliceAccountability #JusticeForBreonna #BlackLivesMatter #CivilRights #PoliceBrutality #LouisvilleNews #JusticeSystem
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Virginia Beach News October 3, 2024

NSU Hosts U.S. Senatorial Debate

Norfolk State University hosted a live, televised debate between incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican challenger Hung Cao on October 2. The candidates addressed key issues before a packed audience, moderated by WAVY-TV-10.
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