Democratic lawmakers who wield control of the Virginia Legislature are hoping to make good on promises made on the campaign trail, including becoming the first Southern state to expand constitutional

A powerful House Republican was detained at an airport just outside of Washington, DC after mixing a sedative and alcohol before a flight.

The state will also soon hold an election for the seat being vacated by state Sen. John J. McGuire III, though no date is set.

One of two special elections has been announced to fill Virginia Senate seats vacated by newly elected U.S. House members. State Sens.

While most states have time to breathe after presidential elections, Virginia has what are known as off-year elections.

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Democrat Eugene Vindman has won his Virginia House race, keeping the suburban Northern Virginia seat blue after Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s retirement. Vindman leads

Democrat Eugene Vindman won Virginia’s most competitive congressional race Wednesday, defeating his opponent in a blow to the GOP’s hopes of flipping the open House seat. In Virginia’s 7th District, Vindman defeated Republican Derrick Anderson by a close margin after conservatives targeted the House seat.

RICHMOND, Va. — After over three hours of debate and testimony, the Democrat-led House Privileges & Elections Committee approved three resolutions that could change Virginia's constitution on issues of marriage, voting rights, and abortion access.

The Democratic-controlled Virginia General Assembly is moving forward with plans to amend the state constitution to protect reproductive rights, including abortion.

Each party is projected to hold onto one of Virginia’s battleground districts - the 2nd and 7th - as control of the House remains uncertain.

Republican Jen Kiggans wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.