Virginia Political News

Virginia Beach News August 6, 2026

NAACP Applauds Spanberger’s Voting Rights Restoration

The NAACP Virginia State Conference praised Governor Abigail Spanberger after her administration restored voting rights to more than 66,000 Virginians. The move comes as voters prepare to decide a constitutional amendment that would make rights restoration automatic for eligible citizens.
#VotingRights #VirginiaPolitics #NAACP #AbigailSpanberger #CivilRights #VirginiaElection #RestoreTheVote #Democracy #VirginiaNews #Election2026
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Virginia Beach News July 27, 2026

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

Former Congresswoman Elaine Luria reflects on witnessing the January 6 Capitol attack, her work on the January 6 Select Committee, veterans legislation, and why she is seeking a return to Congress representing Virginia’s Second District. #ElaineLuria #VirginiaPolitics #VA02 #January6 #Veterans #PACTAct #Congress #VotingRights #HamptonRoads #Election2026
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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.
#ElaineLuria #VA02 #VirginiaPolitics #HamptonRoads #Election2026 #Congress #WomenVeterans #Leadership #USNavy #NorfolkVA #PublicService #PoliticalInterview #VirginiaNews #Democracy #NJG
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Virginia Beach News May 14, 2026

Kiggans Riles Dems With Interview Suggestion On “Cotton-Picking Hands”

Rep. Jen Kiggans is facing criticism from Virginia Democrats and Black political leaders after agreeing during a radio interview with a host who used the phrase “cotton-picking hands” while discussing Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
#JenKiggans #HakeemJeffries #VirginiaPolitics #HamptonRoads #DemocraticBlackCaucus #PoliticalControversy #Redistricting #CongressionalRace #VirginiaNews #Election2026
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Virginia Beach News April 6, 2026

Gov.’s Inaugural Energy Officer Will Address Rising Energy Costs

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed Josephus Allmond as the state’s first chief energy officer via executive order to confront rising energy costs, build a statewide energy strategy and expand clean, reliable power access for families and businesses.
#VirginiaEnergy #SpanbergerAdministration #EnergyCostsVA #ChiefEnergyOfficer #CleanEnergy #UtilityAffordability #VAeconomy #EnergyStrategy
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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 November 8, 2025

Partial SNAP Benefits For November Coming From Emergency Fund

In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive only partial funding for its November distribution — leaving tens of millions of Americans, including many Black families, exposed to the risk of food insecurity.
#SNAP #FoodAssistance #HungerRelief #GovernmentShutdown #EmergencyFunding #BlackCommunities #EconomicJustice #SocialAndCivicWhirl #WashingtonDC #FederalAid
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Virginia Beach News October 11, 2025

Virginia’s Top Democratic Candidates Maintain Their State-Wide Lead

A recent Wason Center survey shows Democratic candidates leading in all three major statewide contests in Virginia just as early voting gets underway, with Spanberger ahead by 10 points, Hashmi by 9, and Jones by 6.
#Virginia2025 #VirginiaPolitics #MidtermWatch #DemocratsLead #EarlyVoting #WasonPoll #StatewideRaces #ElectionTrends
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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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