Ralph Northam
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. 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. more
Northam and Democrats Sweep Election
Besides winning statewide offices, the party gains seats in the House of Delegates. 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." more
The Trump Effect
How Virginians feel about the president could affect the outcome of the governor's race. more
Son of the Shore
A late political bloomer, Ralph Northam sought office out of frustration with the state legislature. more
Swinging the Vote
Richmond-area college students could sway this year's gubernatorial election — if they make it to the polls. 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." 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. more
