Ralph Northam
Ups and Downs
Overdose deaths declined in 2018 in the commonwealth, but experts project a record number of drug fatalities by year’s end. Read more
Let’s Get Pre-elementary
Virginia is stepping up its game in preparing children for kindergarten. Read more
A Deeper Issue
"If you can mock us, you can legislate and govern against us and nobody will care," the Rev. Al Sharpton says in addressing Virginia's blackface controversy. Read more
Northam Holds On
Governor denies appearing in racist yearbook photo first published by outlet with ties to Roy Moore campaign. Read more
New Tune to SOL Scores
The new Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction, James Lane, wants to emphasize equity and the creation of memorable learning experiences. Read more
Accessing Health Care
Medicaid expansion in Virginia and a new player in the ACA marketplace in metro Richmond should increase access to heath care coverage in 2019. Read more
Northam Takes Office
Millennials turned out to vote in the 2017 Virginia governor's race. And on Saturday, many of the volunteers strutting back and forth between the crowds, lines and various tents fell into that category. Read more
Northam and Democrats Sweep Election
Besides winning statewide offices, the party gains seats in the House of Delegates. Read more
Obama Stumps for Northam
In his first set of public appearances since leaving office, former President Barack Obama urged Virginians to support Democrat Ralph Northam for governor, saying, "Ralph's whole life has been about honest, responsible service to others." Read more
The Trump Effect
How Virginians feel about the president could affect the outcome of the governor's race. Read more
Son of the Shore
A late political bloomer, Ralph Northam sought office out of frustration with the state legislature. Read more
Swinging the Vote
Richmond-area college students could sway this year's gubernatorial election — if they make it to the polls. Read more
A Third Choice
Libertarian Cliff Hyra kicked off his 2017 campaign for Virginia governor Thursday morning, describing himself as "the only alternative to the two establishment candidates and establishment parties." Read more
Party Time
Political observers will be watching closely on June 13, when both of Virginia’s major parties hold primaries to nominate candidates for governor and lieutenant governor. Read more
