Virginia - The Washington Post (2024)

Curtis Joachim says an SBA program for minority-owned businesses changed his life, but the court-ordered application process made him see how race intersected with his struggles.

By Julian MarkJune 29, 2024

Youngkin led a lineup of Republican former governors and current candidates proclaiming their support for Trump.

By Gregory S. SchneiderJune 28, 2024

The Virginia Senate majority leader said the measure will not advance in that chamber.

By Laura VozzellaJune 28, 2024

Liquor delivery, increased prices for transportation, and college admissions changes are among some of the new laws and policies taking effect on Monday in the region.

By Jordan D. Brown, Michael Brice-Saddler and Gregory S. SchneiderJune 28, 2024

Donald Trump and Gov. Glenn Youngkin have run hot and cold on each other since Youngkin entered politics three years ago. But now both see an upside to locking arms.

By Laura VozzellaJune 27, 2024

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission voted to repeal the prohibition on winter crab dredging in Virginia waters, allowing it to explore establishing a year-round crab fishery.

By Joe HeimJune 26, 2024

Jeff Goettman, a former private equity executive, is stepping down for health and family reasons after being Youngkin’s closest partner in government.

By Gregory S. SchneiderJune 24, 2024

The results now head to the state for certification, a step needed before an expected recount can proceed.

By Laura VozzellaJune 24, 2024

A rally Monday in Richmond organized by the Virginia Biden-Harris campaign highlighted abortion access as central to the party’s hopes of winning this fall.

By Gregory S. SchneiderJune 24, 2024

Despite every poll showing deep voter anger toward Washington, Democratic and GOP incumbents keep winning their primaries, sometimes by unexpectedly wide margins.

By Paul KaneJune 22, 2024

The ranked-choice contest for the open seat was marked by the five candidates’ different views on this Northern Virginia locality’s embrace of urban growth.

By Teo ArmusJune 21, 2024

Virginia officials say Lake Anna is the “likely source” of infections that sickened dozens of people over Memorial Day weekend and triggered a health department investigation.

By Jenna PortnoyJune 20, 2024

The first-term state senator from Loudoun County narrowly beat his next-closest competitor in a Democratic party primary with 12 candidates.

By Antonio OlivoJune 20, 2024

Starting with a tally of provisional ballots and Election Day-postmarked mail-ins that straggle in by Friday, the effort will probably expand to a full recount.

By Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. SchneiderJune 19, 2024

Taylor said she will emphasize her experience as a prosecutor in next year’s Democratic primary for attorney general, one of three statewide posts on the ballot.

By Teo ArmusJune 19, 2024

All four sitting City Council members declared victory in a crowded Democratic primary for their jobs leading this Northern Virginia city.

By Teo ArmusJune 19, 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