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Kaine defeats Cao, keeping post as Virginia’s senator

By Mary Margaret Clouse , Jimmy James and Jeremy Young | November 5, 2024

“It’s been the honor of my life to represent this community, Richmond, and then my Commonwealth as governor, and now the Commonwealth and country in the U.S. Senate,” Kaine said earlier this morning. “And I’m a guy who can work across the aisle to bring results, that’s what I’ve done since I was on city council and mayor right here, and I’m gonna keep doing that with a lot of energy should I be fortunate to win a third term.” 

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Local religious leaders, expert reflect on faith in the election

By Grace Randolph | November 5, 2024

“These are things that, even in secular liberal democracies, you can never really divorce,” Oladi said. “Our faith impacts who we vote for, whether we like it or not, at a subconscious level.” 

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Will Virginia swing in the 2024 presidential election?

By Maria Byrnes | November 4, 2024

“I think that Virginia has shown over the past decade that it is very much a swing state. It may seem to lean Democrat, but this is generally a more conservative Democrat than [sic] the average Democrat in the entire country," said Ernest McGowen, a political science professor at the University of Richmond. 

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“Late to the game”: Trump and Virginia Republicans rally for early voters ahead of Election Day

By Reeve Boeckmann , Gareth Woo and Nick Mossman | October 28, 2024

“If we win Virginia, it’s over,” Trump said. He added that the state is still “in play” in 2024.

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Spanberger calls out angry, divisive politics during UR visit

By Nick Mossman | October 24, 2024

“We should not accept how divisive and angry politics can be,” Spanberger said. “It’s entirely intentional that politics has gotten to such a fever pitch place where a lot of people just opt out.” 

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Richmond political leaders, community members react to VP debate

By Mary Margaret Clouse | October 2, 2024

Policy discussion was the focus of Tuesday’s debate. The candidates were asked about mass deportations out of the United States, conflict in the Middle East, the Affordable Care Act, the housing crisis, and their stances on abortion.

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Richmond voters discuss presidential candidates and youth representation

By Emerson De Leon Alvarez , Leyla Ussery and Charlie Gorby | March 20, 2024

On March 5, voters all over the City of Richmond and Henrico Country turned out to support their chosen candidates in the primary elections. 

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School board representatives discuss increased security measures

By Ava Jenks | March 20, 2024

City of Richmond school board representatives discussed security measures at their meeting on March 4, after multiple weapons were found in student’s backpacks.  

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Rally attendees share perspectives on presidential election

By Reeve Boeckmann , Ananya Chetia and Caitlin McCormack | March 8, 2024

Among thousands of voters waiting hours to watch former president Donald Trump speak at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Erica Mazzella stood across the street from the convention, holding a cardboard sign that read ‘Abort Trump’ with ‘ACAB’ and ‘Free Palestine’ scrawled in small print along the sides.  

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Dominion Energy’s Peaker Plant sparks concern with climate activists in Richmond

By Ananya Chetia | December 14, 2023

The weekly demonstrations condemn the energy company’s proposal to build a peaker plant capable of producing 1000 megawatts of electricity during periods of heavy demand. 

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Democrats retake both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly, Youngkin responds

By Nick Mossman | November 8, 2023

Democrats have gained control of both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly after gains in the House of Delegates in Tuesday’s elections. Democrats have reached the threshold of 51 seats to take control of the House chamber and have reached the 21 seats needed to retain control of the Senate. 

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UR community hosts watch party on election night

By Dylan Germain and Maria Byrnes | November 8, 2023

University of Richmond students and faculty members watched Virginia elections Tuesday night and discussed the importance of civic engagement in local and state races.

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Owen beats out Gibson for House seat

By Alexa Mora and Ava Jenks | November 8, 2023

Republican David Owen defeated Democrat Susanna Gibson for the Virginia House of Delegates 57th District seat by a slim margin.

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Republican Sturtevant pulls ahead to take 12th Virginia senate seat

By Sophie Dulog | November 8, 2023

Republican Glen Sturtevant Jr. defeated Democrat Natan McKenzie for the newly redrawn 12th District Virginia State Senate seat by a margin of 57% to 43%.

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Incumbent Buddy Fowler wins 59th seat in House

By Ahona Anjum and Maria Byrnes | November 7, 2023

Republican incumbent Buddy Fowler defeated Democrat Rachel Levy by a 57% to 43% margin in a race for the 59th House District.

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Democrats retain control of the Virginia Senate

By Nick Mossman | November 7, 2023

After a series of victories, The Collegian now projects that the Democrats maintain control of the Virginia State Senate. Democrats have reached the 21-seat threshold necessary to keep control of the chamber. 

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Obenshain wins seat in House over Franklin

By Ahona Anjum and Maria Byrnes | November 7, 2023

Republican Chris Obenshain won the delegation against Democrat Lily Franklin by a 52%-48% margin in a race for the 41st District Virginia House of Delegates seat.

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Vanvalkenburg wins popular vote for District 16

By Kelsey McCabe | November 7, 2023

Democrat Schuyler VanValkenburg, ‘04, defeated Republican Siobhan Dunnavant in the election for the Virginia Senate in the 16th District, by a margin of 53% to 47% of the popular vote.

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Willett wins over Shaia in tight margin

By Rosalie Hinke and Gareth Woo | November 7, 2023

Democrat Rodney Willett won the race for the 58th District of the Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday night, defeating Republican Riley Shaia by a margin of 53%-47%.

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Richmond voters say casi-NO to the casino

By Nick Mossman | November 7, 2023

The casino referendum was expected to be one of the most competitive races this year, with polls from late October showing a tight race with 52% voting against building the casino. With more than 90% of votes reported, over 60% of voters rejected the project.