EnergyCommentary
Virginia’s Bleak Energy Future
The return of the political trifecta Democrats enjoyed during the 2020-21 General Assembly sessions—now bolstered with a 64-36 majority in the House of Delegates—leaves the… Read More
PoliticsNews
GOP Leader Details Why Republicans Lost Virginia
Loudoun County Republican Party Chairman Scott Pio is calling for big changes in the wake of this month’s election results. Pio spoke with The Daily Signal’s Virginia correspondent and… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Bad News for Republicans, Warnings for Both Parties
Virginia and New Jersey, the two states that voted for governor in 2025, both voted for then-Vice President Kamala Harris over then-candidate Donald Trump by… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
ABOUT-FACE: 6 Key Youngkin Policies Spanberger Will Likely Reverse in Virginia
Next year, Democrat Abigail Spanberger will take Republican Glenn Youngkin’s place in the Virginia governor’s mansion, and she will likely reverse many of his key… Read More
PoliticsNews
Virginia Governor Vows a Smooth Transition of Power
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin welcomed Democrat Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger to the executive mansion in Richmond on Thursday to discuss the transition of power coming in January. “Our administration is fully,… Read More
PoliticsNews
Wins for Dems Keep Coming in Virginia as They Expand Majority in State House
Tuesday was a good night for Virginia Democrats, and it only got better as Wednesday approached. Not only did all three Democrat candidates win their… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
What Tuesday’s Election Results Mean for the 2026 Midterms
If you missed last night, a few blue state politicians won some elections in a few blue states and now the big blue sky is… Read More
PoliticsNews
Behind the Scenes of Earle-Sears’ Watch Party
LEESBURG, Virginia—The mood at Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears’ campaign watch party remained largely consistent all night long, even after major news outlets announced her defeat. “We’re incredibly proud of… Read More
PoliticsNews
BREAKING: Abigail Spanberger Wins Virginia Governor’s Race
Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, numerous outlets project. “Tonight, we sent a message,” Spanberger said in her… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Circular Firing Squad for Dems? Spanberger Calls Out Mamdani
This Election Day, Democrats may be pitted against each other in more ways than one as voters head to the polls. Not only are New… Read More
PoliticsNews
‘Negative Partisanship’ Seen as Keeping Democrat Jones Afloat in Virginia AG Race
The Virginia election season began with the Democrat ticket leading, but after scandal hit Democrat attorney general nominee Jay Jones, at least one observer predicts it could be the first split-ticket outcome in the state in 20 years. Democrat… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Finally Defeating Self-Sabotage: Virginia Republicans Embrace Early Voting
You go to war with the army you have, not the one you want. Such is the same with elections: You vote as existing laws… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
SCHILLING: Why Democrats Are Struggling in Virginia and New Jersey
Why are Democrats struggling to close out what should be straightforward victories? Between the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, Democrats are expected to… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Here Are 5 Elections to Watch on Election Day
Election Day is upon us. Though we are still a year away from the vital 2026 midterm congressional elections, there are still a number of… Read More
PoliticsNews
Have Virginians Forgotten About Jay Jones’ Violent Threats, or Do They Not Care?
Virginia is one day away from its statewide election, and the Democrats have taken back the lead in key races. For the first time since the scandal that… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
The Party of Political Violence: Barack Obama Crosses a Rubicon
Jay Jones, the Democrat candidate for attorney general in Virginia, made the most bloodcurdling endorsement of political violence I have seen from an elected official—and… Read More
PoliticsNews
What Early Voting Trends Tell Us About the Big 3 Elections This Week
Democrats appear to have an edge in early voting going into Tuesday’s Big 3 elections: two governors’ races and the mayoral race in the nation’s… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Forget Rs or Ds: This Is What the 2025 Elections Can Tell Us About the Midterms
The 2026 midterm elections will undoubtedly be consequential—hence the redistricting scramble in both red and blue states—for the end of President Donald Trump’s second term…. Read More
EnergyNews
BACKFIRED: Spanberger’s Preferred Climate Policy Caused 2.1B More Pounds of CO2 Emissions
Virginia Democrat gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger supports a climate project that actually increased the carbon emissions Virginia caused—and cost residents more money—according to the commonwealth’s… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
CIA AGENT VS MARINE: What to Know About the Virginia Governor’s Race
Virginia voters will elect a new governor Tuesday, and no matter which of the two major candidates wins, she will become the first woman to… Read More
PoliticsNews
DNC Allocates Additional Funds to Support Gubernatorial Candidates in Critical States
Democrat gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger of Virginia and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey launched their campaigns with strong polling numbers suggesting inevitable success. But now, just… Read More
PoliticsNews
Just How Much Money Did Environmental Groups Pour Into Spanberger’s Campaign?
Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears attacked her Democrat opponent, Abigail Spanberger, for prioritizing the climate policies of environmental groups that contributed to… Read More
PoliticsNews
‘DIRECT QUID PRO QUO’: Virginia Dems Call Special Session One Day After Eric Holder’s Group Makes Hefty Donation
In the final stretch before Election Day, Virginia Democrats called a special session of the Legislature to focus on redistricting—a session that may take the… Read More
PoliticsNews
Josh Shapiro Will Campaign With Spanberger but Dodges Key Issue in Virginia Race
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will campaign with Virginia Democrat gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger in the Old Dominion Sunday, and despite his strong track record in… Read More
PoliticsNews
Republicans Cast Doubt on Democrats’ Disassociation With Jay Jones
Virginia Republicans are questioning Democrats’ denunciations of fellow Democrat and Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones, suggesting the repulsiveness of Jones’ behavior compels them to… Read More
PoliticsNews
After Scandal, Virginia Democrat’s Lead Evaporates
Democrat Jay Jones has watched his lead vanish in the race for Virginia attorney general and is now either tied or trailing Republican incumbent Attorney… Read More
PoliticsNews
Virginia Democrats Invited to Share Stage With AG Candidate Jay Jones but Failed to Show
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., was invited to appear at a Virginia Democrat fundraiser and declined amid criticism by Republicans of his support for embattled Virginia… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
When a Candidate Can’t Handle the Campaign Heat
Abigail Spanberger wants to be the next governor of Virginia but bristles at being asked about the Democrat team that she is campaigning with. She… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Why Is Obama Returning to Campaign in This Virginia Region for First Time in 13 Years?
How close is the race for Virginia’s next governor? We could cite polls (Democrat Abigail Spanberger leads by more than five points in the two… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
The Unconscionable Loss of Conscience for Virginia Democrats
“The stakes couldn’t be higher,” Jay Jones, the Virginia Democrat running for state attorney general, said Monday in an X post. It was an ironic… Read More
