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How to Vote in Virginia on Election Day 2026

Congress, amendments, taxes: Election referendums up and down Virginians’ ballots

Poll: Roughly half of young Virginia voters ID as independents, vote Democratic

How does Ballot Question 1 affect Virginia’s abortion regulations?

Opponents of Virginia’s marriage amendment are focusing on gender

Ballot Question 3 is about more than rights restoration after felony convictions

WATCH: Election Day in Virginia (YouTube)

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Breaking down US Senate race: Mizusawa hoping to unseat Warner, who's seeking his last term (Radio IQ)

Virginia Republicans, Democrats offer last push for same-sex marriage amendment (Radio IQ)

Sales tax for school construction on the ballot in many Virginia localities (WMRA)

Women in Hampton Roads talk about what it was like living without the rights they have today (WHRO)

No one filed to run in a special Isle of Wight election. What happens now? (WHRO)

The 2026 midterm elections in D.C., Maryland and Virginia (WAMU)

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Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace now open for 2027 enrollment

Federal election monitors will be in Charlottesville on Election Day

On the agenda: This week in Central Virginia public meetings

RPS cybersecurity incident puts daily routines, college plans on hold for students

WATCH: Federal Agents at Virginia Polls (YouTube)

ICYMI: Was There a Vampire in RVA? (YouTube)

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Electoral board says no to feds, civil rights groups who wanted to monitor Virginia Beach voting (WHRO)

Henrico crews remove all Flock cameras after Flock becomes ‘non-responsive’ (12 On Your Side)

We talked to veterans in a competitive House district. Here’s what they said. (The Washington Post)*

Should voters raise the sales tax to fund school maintenance? (The Richmonder)

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‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It’s our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, powered by VPAP’s daily e-newsletter, VaNews.

In this episode, we talk with VPAP Executive Director Cat Anthony about the upcoming elections, state and local ballot initiatives, and take a look at candidate fundraising this election season.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with the ongoing redesign plans at Richmond International Airport, Google's plans for Goochland County, Sheltering Arms moving into Regency, a Charlottesville chocolate maker's most recent business acquisition.

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Amendment explainers: Ballot Question 1 | Ballot Question 2 | Ballot Question 3

How does Ballot Question 1 affect Virginia’s abortion regulations?

Opponents of Virginia’s marriage amendment are focusing on gender

Ballot Question 3 is about more than rights restoration after felony convictions

WATCH: Which felonies are tied to voting rights loss in Virginia? (YouTube) | Amending Virginia

Virginia lost nearly 500K acres of forestland from 1990–2017, report finds

New book highlights 84 of Virginia’s weirdest locations

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Trump cuts slashed $156 million in Virginia solar funding. What’s next? (Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO)

Henrico sewage station spills over 1.4 million gallons — some into Gillies Creek (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*

Dominion asks SCC to recoup RGGI costs from customers, adding up to $13 to bills monthly (Virginia Mercury)

Google revealed as user for potential data center campus in Goochland’s West Creek (Richmond BizSense)*

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WATCH: VPM News interviews Virginia 1st District’s Shannon Taylor

WATCH: Congressman Rob Wittman defends his record in Virginia’s 1st District

Tensions rise over data centers at Chesterfield forum

Henrico County begins installation of East End water transmission line

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Outside donors bankroll Virginia’s campaigns for Congress (Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO)

‘The boys will be boys’: Former students at Trinity Episcopal detail what they describe as a culture of sexual misconduct dating back years (The Richmonder)

Virginia Department of Education launching independent review of ACPS (Cville Right Now)

If Virginians approve reproductive rights amendment, a hearing is set for Nov. 13 to challenge it (Virginia Mercury)

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Curious Commonwealth asks: Is there a vampire in Church Hill?

UVA Innocence Project has flagged 5 Mary Jane Burton cases for investigation so far

WATCH: Virginia Is for Barbie (YouTube)

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Public housing CEO says HUD’s ‘troubled’ rating is old news. The mayor disagrees. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*

‘Compromise’ Mayo Bridge proposal calls for mountable barriers between bikes and cars (The Richmonder)

Virginia lawmakers approve plan to advance new K-12 school funding formula (Virginia Mercury)

Breaking News: Settlement reached in Flying Squirrels’ owner’s developer defamation lawsuit (Richmond BizSense)*

In rural Virginia, school construction needs are bringing Republicans and Democrats together on 1% sales tax (Cardinal News)

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6 Virginia-inspired Barbies are on display at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture

Virginia Voter Guide Congressional Q&As: US Senate | 1st District | 2nd District | 4th District | 5th District | 6th District | 7th District | 8th District | 9th District | 10th District | 11th District

WATCH: How Do Virginia's Provisional Ballots Work? (YouTube)

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I won't resign, Lucas says (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*

Macy, Perriello increase fundraising leads over incumbent Republicans (WMRA)

Ex-Richmond staffer disclosed work with solar company, but city says higher-ups didn’t review the form (The Richmonder)

Claims against former UVA Health CEO dismissed, but doctors’ retaliation case continues (WTVR)

Law enforcement agencies’ use of license plate reader data faces fresh scrutiny (Virginia Mercury)

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Voter Guide: What is a provisional ballot?

What is the Shannon Taylor civil lawsuit about?

Charlottesville eyes post-Flock surveillance needs

On the agenda: This week in Central Virginia public meetings

Chesterfield residents, officials grapple with PlanMod

WATCH: Dominion–NextEra Merger update

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Richmond housing authority downgraded to ‘troubled’ status in latest federal assessment (The Richmonder)
Racketeering charges raise stakes against Lucas in marijuana conspiracy case (Virginian-Pilot)*

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VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with a lawsuit about the River's Edge apartment complex in Manchester, a watery incident at the John Marshall Courts Building and the return a familiar sandwich shop to the Chesterfield Towne Center.

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FBI charges state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, family in drug conspiracy
VPM News Short: Feds Arrest Virginia's L. Louise Lucas
What happened to Virginia’s 10–1 redistricting effort in 2026?

Updated: Richmond Public Schools still investigating cybersecurity incident

Updated: Sprout School childcare center strike ends

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What’s in the L. Louise Lucas federal criminal indictment? (WHRO News)

Lucas indictment timing questioned, election impact unclear (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*

Elections chief says Virginia is ready for midterms, potential federal interference (Virginia Mercury)

Cumberland leaders OK three-gigawatt natural gas power plant (WRIC)

Human remains, 'wildlife interactions' and a mystery unfolding in Shenandoah National Park (The Daily Progress)*

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Southside Richmond preschool needs repairs, expansion to resolve waitlist
Richmond Public Schools investigating cybersecurity incident

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Gov. Spanberger calls for public release of confidential 'Robo Memo' in Dominion-NextEra merger (WTVR)

Dozens sick due to salmonella outbreak linked to Central Virginia oysters (WRIC)

Amazon withdraws proposal to build data centers on GW campus in Loudoun County (WTOP)

Albemarle school division concedes it is in 'crisis' (The Daily Progress)*

64 Va. children died even though social workers knew of abuse, neglect risks (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*

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More than 2,600 Virginia crime lab cases sent for new review

Richmond City leaders outline new immigration ‘trust policy’

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Study: Proposed Richmond tower could generate nearly $1B in activity (Axios Richmond)

Va. Senate Clerk Susan Clarke Schaar to retire after 36 years in role (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*

New coalition aims to keep Virginians covered as Medicaid rules tighten (Virginia Mercury)

Manchester residents worry wave of bridge projects could cut off bike-ped access across river for years (The Richmonder)*

City Council rejects 0 Court Square slave block marker over accuracy concerns (Cville Right Now)

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SCC staff recommend axing Dominion–NextEra Energy merger

Henrico County court further restricts Lewis Ginter picketing

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General Assembly calls off Oct. 26 special session to elect judges (Virginia Mercury)

Gaps in a system, and foster kids fall through (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*

Archive: Remembering Lakeside Amusement Park 40 years after it closed (WDBJ)

Albemarle County tries to steady school district rocked by abuse allegations (WMRA)

Timbaland returning home for weekend festival in Virginia Beach (Virginian-Pilot)*

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NextEra, Dominion execs address merger at infrastructure forum

Sprout School childcare center strike continues amid partial reopening

Volunteer book club works to bridge learning gaps for Charlottesville students

On the agenda: Richmond parking operations, Charlottesville historical markers

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Data center moratorium bills stack up ahead of Virginia legislative session in January (Virginia Mercury)

Proposed Charlottesville slavery marker sparks debate over historical accuracy (WTVR)

Civic leader and Roanoke Tribune publisher Claudia Whitworth dies at 98 (Roanoke Times)*

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VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories, starting with and update on Shamin Hotels' development plans in Henrico County, Baltik's Bagel's move to Church Hill and failed plans to bring in a data center to Chesterfield County.

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Opponents of Virginia’s marriage amendment are focusing on sex and gender
High costs and the Iran war are on 5th Congressional District candidates’ minds

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Opinions on data centers are shaping this year’s campaign cycle (Radio IQ)

Richmond City Council scales back 2015 financial transparency law over privacy concerns (The Richmonder)

Virginia rethinks refinancing as prices, interest rates rise (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*

Richmond changes public utility billing cycle following customer complaints (WRIC)

City council nixes townhome project near Byrd Park (Richmond BizSense)*

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Virginia IT agency is ‘falling short’ in AI oversight, state watchdog warns

Chesterfield school board sets redistricting plan for West Ridge HS

ICYMI: Renovated CARITAS men’s campus puts dignity at the center of recovery

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Healthcare front and center in the race for VA-01

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Virginia’s 9th District could reveal GOP’s continued strength with rural voters (Radio IQ)

'Very unusual' that Council president denies many requests for comment, Holsworth says (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*

As EDA told Squirrels to vacate Diamond, officials gave VCU the option for new lease (The Richmonder)

Nelson County Sheriff's Office cuts ties with Flock (CBS19)

Virginia Tech alumnus named as university’s new president (Cardinal News)

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UVA students and faculty grapple with AI’s place in the classroom

Avula leaves door open for Richmond to use other license plate readers after Flock deal ends

Henrico Tomorrow grant program set to relaunch in 2027

Renovated CARITAS men’s campus puts dignity at the center of recovery
Former Shoosmith Landfill owners appear in Chesterfield court to modify bond

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Virginia AG launches voter protection unit ahead of midterm elections (Virginia Mercury)

After residents push back, Gordonsville officials say they will vote on exiting ICE agreement (Charlottesville Tomorrow)

In a new documentary, Virginia tribal leaders tell their own history (WHRO News)

Seclusion incidents drop after policy change in Virginia Beach (Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO)

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Congressman Rob Wittman defends his record in Virginia’s 1st District

VPM News interviews Virginia 1st District’s Shannon Taylor

1st District Q&A: Shannon Taylor, Rob Wittman

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After a felony, Virginia took away his vote. A court win is giving it back. (The Washington Post)*

Sen. Mike Jones proposes sweeping ban on NDAs in local government (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*

Spanberger announces $67 million for home energy efficiency projects, lowering energy bills (WRIC)

Rare bee rediscovered in Virginia after more than a century (WHRO News)

Lawmaker Rasoul has become a licensed lawyer (Cardinal News)

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