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Mayor of Richmond Levar Stoney hosts Virginia Governor campaign stop in Roanoke
Read full article: Mayor of Richmond Levar Stoney hosts Virginia Governor campaign stop in RoanokeDemocratic gubernatorial candidate and current Mayor of Richmond, Levar Stoney made a campaign stop in Roanoke ahead of the election in 2025.
Heated North Carolina governorโs race ahead with Democrat Josh Stein vs. Republican Mark Robinson
Read full article: Heated North Carolina governorโs race ahead with Democrat Josh Stein vs. Republican Mark RobinsonDemocratic Attorney General Josh Stein and Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson won North Carolina's primaries for governor. Their victories on Tuesday set the stage for what will be an expensive and high-stakes November contest in a state that the two parties see as a pivotal battleground.
WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Liberty University Convocation
Read full article: WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Liberty University ConvocationLiberty University hosted the 46th Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis as the keynote speaker during Convocation on Friday, April 14, where he addressed the student body for the first time.
Gov. Youngkin under fire for remarks after House Speaker Nancy Pelosiโs husband attacked
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin under fire for remarks after House Speaker Nancy Pelosiโs husband attackedGov. Glenn Youngkin spoke on the attack ofย Nancy Pelosiโs husbandย while campaigning for Virginiaโs 7th district Republican candidate on Friday.
Poll results show Virginians approve of Gov. Youngkinโs leadership, donโt want him to run for President
Read full article: Poll results show Virginians approve of Gov. Youngkinโs leadership, donโt want him to run for PresidentVirginians' approval rate of Governor Glenn Youngkin is increasing, according to results of a new Roanoke College poll, but an overwhelming amount want him to remain in Richmond and not Washington D.C.
Southwest Virginians selected to serve on Governor-elect Youngkinโs transition team
Read full article: Southwest Virginians selected to serve on Governor-elect Youngkinโs transition teamWith nearly two months until inauguration day, governor elect Glenn Youngkin is creating a team to help him prepare to take office.
Hereโs who is running for the 2021 Virginia governorโs race
Read full article: Hereโs who is running for the 2021 Virginia governorโs raceThe names are finalized for your Virginia governor candidates this year. Itโs a crowded field, both on the Republican and Democratic sides, but each party is picking their candidate a little differently. For the GOP, these seven candidates are vying for the spot:Amanda Chase - 11th District SenatorKirk Cox - Former Virginia House SpeakerSergio De La Pena - Army ColonelPeter Doran - BusinessmanOctavia Johnson - Former Roanoke SheriffPete Snyder - Small town business ownerGlenn Youngkin - Business ownerThe winner of the seat will be picked by nominating a convention, which happens on May 8. Over on the Democratic side, these are your five candidates vying for that seat:Jennifer Carroll Foy - VMI grad and former 2nd District Virginia RepresentativeLee Carter - 50th District RepresentativeJustin Fairfax - Current Lieutenant GovernorTerry McAuliffe - Former Virginia GovernorJennifer McClellan - 9th Virginia District SenatorYouโll be able to vote for these Democratic candidates on June 8.
Republican Pete Snyder joins crowded Virginia governor contest
Read full article: Republican Pete Snyder joins crowded Virginia governor contestEntrepreneur and former Fox News contributor Pete Snyder has joined the crowded field seeking the Republican nomination for Virginia governor. โIโm running for governor because I believe we need change and itโs time Virginia leads again,โ he said in the video. Snyder is joining a wide GOP field that in recent weeks has seen two other Republicans jump in or indicate they are running. Glenn Youngkin, who retired as co-CEO last year from the investment firm the Carlyle Group, has filed paperwork signaling a run. The state GOP has opted to pick its nominee at a convention in May.
Whats News Today for Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Read full article: Whats News Today for Tuesday, May 26, 2020ROANOKE, Va. Governor Northam is expected to unveil a facemask policy later today. If you have questions about COVID-19 or wish to request an appointment for testing, call the New River Health District's COVID-19 public health call center at 540-267-8240. On the agenda is continued discussion on the school budget. In its latest budget, the school board agreed to cut an additional $1 million from its pre-COVID-19 request of level funding. On the agenda is an update on the proposed city budget.
'Virginians deserve betterโ: Republican Virginia state senator announces run for governor
Read full article: 'Virginians deserve betterโ: Republican Virginia state senator announces run for governorRICHMOND, Va. โ The first Republican in Virginia has announced her intention to be the next governor of Virginia. On Monday afternoon, on the steps of the Virginia State Capitol, Sen. Amanda Chase, who represents Virginiaโs 11th Senate District, announced her candidacy. Posted by Senator Amanda Chase on Monday, February 17, 2020Her district includes all of Amelia County and Colonial Heights, as well as most of Chesterfield County. She was first elected in 2015 to the Virginia State Senate. Posted by Senator Amanda Chase on Monday, February 17, 2020On the Democratic side, Gov.