Virginia - The Washington Post (2024)

Virginia never lacks for drama in its congressional races, and Tuesday’s primary was no exception.

By Meagan FlynnJune 19, 2024

Where We Live | Chantilly Highlands residents embrace diversity and community activities

By Hope Hodge SeckJune 19, 2024

For a party accustomed to moderate-vs.-MAGA primary battles, the contest represented more offbeat internal warfare, with fighting over who is closer to Trump.

By Laura Vozzella and Chris SuarezJune 19, 2024

Abigail Spanberger’s decision to seek the Virginia governorship next year led to crowded nomination contests on both sides for this sprawling swing district.

By Teo ArmusJune 18, 2024

Democratic state Sen. Suhas Subramanyam and Republican tech company executive Mike Clancy were projected Tuesday to win their primaries in Virginia’s 10th District.

By Antonio Olivo and Michael Brice-SaddlerJune 18, 2024

The victory would put Alyia Gaskins, currently an Alexandria City Council member, on track to become the liberal city’s first Black female mayor.

By Teo Armus and Karina ElwoodJune 18, 2024

The Trump-backed retired Navy captain entered primary day with name recognition and the biggest war chest.

By Jenna PortnoyJune 18, 2024

Senators returned to Richmond on Tuesday to consider restoring a tuition waiver program for families of military veterans that was cut back in the state’s budget this year.

By Gregory S. SchneiderJune 18, 2024

Polls will be open until 7 p.m. Tuesday.

By Antonio Olivo, Teo Armus and Laura VozzellaJune 18, 2024

The election also features nomination contests in several local races in Arlington County and Alexandria.

By Teo Armus and Antonio OlivoJune 17, 2024

All three Alexandria mayoral candidates have pledged to listen to this Virginia city’s residents. Each one has a different interpretation of what that means.

By Teo ArmusJune 16, 2024

A Shenandoah County School Board decision to resurrect the names of Confederate leaders on schools has inflamed tensions in an area with deep ties to Civil War battles.

By Gregory S. Schneider and Karina ElwoodJune 16, 2024

Longtime Trump critic Hogan responded to the former president’s support by saying he won’t vote for him.

By Erin Cox, Laura Vozzella and Paul SchwartzmanJune 13, 2024

The parents of Jasper Aaron Lynch, shot by a Fairfax County officer in 2022, recall his years of emotional turmoil and fatal encounter with police.

By Tom JackmanJune 13, 2024

The Virginia Senate will return to Richmond ahead of the House to push its fix for a skyrocketing military tuition program.

By Laura VozzellaJune 13, 2024

At least seven people have been hospitalized after visiting Lake Anna, public health officials said.

By Jenna PortnoyJune 12, 2024

The Virginia NAACP and five students filed a lawsuit against a school board’s decision to restore the names of Confederate leaders to two schools.

By Karina ElwoodJune 11, 2024

Zahra Rahimi, an Alexandria City High graduate whose family fled Afghanistan in 2019, helped start a club for Afghan students and a community tutoring program for peers learning English among other accomplishments.

By Karina ElwoodJune 9, 2024

In Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, Derrick Anderson and Cameron Hamilton have accused each other of lying amid an exchange of fiery campaign ads.

By Teo ArmusJune 8, 2024

While some analysts say they have trouble squaring those polls with other surveys showing a tight race nationwide, they still see potential warning signs for Biden.

By Laura VozzellaJune 7, 2024