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Biden vows to keep running after his disastrous debate. 'No one is pushing me out,' he says
Biden vows to keep running after his disastrous debate. 'No one is pushing me out,' he says

President Joe Biden is defiantly vowing to keep running for re-election, rejecting growing pressure from within his Democratic Party to withdraw after a disastrous debate performance raised questions about his readiness.

Virginia Senate takes no action on move to repeal military tuition program restrictions

Virginia Senate takes no action on move to repeal military tuition program restrictions

The Virginia Senate has failed for a second time to eliminate new restrictions on a state program that offers free college tuition at state schools for families of veterans who were killed or seriously disabled while on active duty.

SBE certifies results from June 18 primaries

SBE certifies results from June 18 primaries

The Virginia Board of Elections certified all of the winners, including state Senator John McGuire, for the November general election.

Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him -- for now

Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him -- for now

President Joe Biden is working to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with ex-President Donald Trump. He's not the debater he used to be, Biden conceded at a rally Friday in North Carolina.

Virginia House repeals eligibility restrictions to veteran tuition benefits

Virginia House repeals eligibility restrictions to veteran tuition benefits

Virginia's House of Delegates has voted unanimously to restore free college tuition for families of veterans who were killed or seriously disabled while on active duty.

How does a recount work?

How does a recount work?

State Senator John McGuire currently holds a narrow lead of around 370 votes over incumbent Representative Bob Good, prompting Good to say he will request a recount.

Sabato says he likes muted mics during the presidential debate

Sabato says he likes muted mics during the presidential debate

During tonight's debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, one of the ground rules they have agreed to is that microphones will be muted except when it is a candidate's turn to speak.

Good says he will challenge the 5th District primary results

Good says he will challenge the 5th District primary results

Republican incumbent Representative Bob Good is calling for a "full recount" in the closely watched 5th Congressional District primary election between him and state Senator John McGuire.

Planned Parenthood says it will spend $40 million on abortion rights ahead of November's election

Planned Parenthood says it will spend $40 million on abortion rights ahead of November's election

The organization is betting that voters angry at Republican-led efforts to further restrict access to abortion can be the difference in key races around the country.

Republican primary for Virginia Fifth remains too close to call

Republican primary for Virginia Fifth remains too close to call

Representative Bob Good trails behind state Senator John McGuire by just a few hundred votes.

Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challenger

Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challenger

Conservative Virginia congressman Bob Good is asking for patience as he hopes the final ballot count from Tuesday's primary will allow him to fend off a challenger endorsed by former president Donald Trump.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for CNN's debate. It'll be a showdown between Biden and Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for CNN's debate. It'll be a showdown between Biden and Trump

Host network CNN said Thursday the independent presidential candidate fell short of benchmarks both for state ballot qualification and polling.

State Senator McGuire declares victory over Congressman Good before all votes counted

State Senator McGuire declares victory over Congressman Good before all votes counted

Tuesday night, State Senator and 5th District Congressional candidate John McGuire declared himself the winner in his race against incumbent Representative Bob Good.

Cliffhanger congressional contest between Bob Good and John McGuire tests power of Trump endorsement

Cliffhanger congressional contest between Bob Good and John McGuire tests power of Trump endorsement

One of America's most conservative congressmen is locked in a tight renomination battle against an opponent endorsed by former President Donald Trump in Virginia.

Virginia Senate fails to act on changes to military education benefits program; Youngkin stunned

Virginia Senate fails to act on changes to military education benefits program; Youngkin stunned

The Virginia Senate has failed to take up a bill to exempt some military families from pending changes in eligibility for a state program for educational benefits at public colleges and universities.

The Ten Commandments must be displayed in Louisiana classrooms under requirement signed into law

The Ten Commandments must be displayed in Louisiana classrooms under requirement signed into law

The GOP-drafted legislation mandates that a poster-sized display of the Ten Commandments in 'large, easily readable font' be required in all public classrooms, from kindergarten to state-funded universities.

June 18 Primary Results

June 18 Primary Results

Click here to see results from the June 18, 2024, primary elections for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.

UVA Center for Politics previews Fifth District Congressional primary

UVA Center for Politics previews Fifth District Congressional primary

Voters will be making their way to the polls on Tuesday to cast their votes in the Democratic and Republican primaries.

Warner: Affordable housing of increasing importance ahead of November election

Warner: Affordable housing of increasing importance ahead of November election

During a recent visit to Charlottesville, Senator Mark Warner emphasized the increasing importance of housing affordability in the 2024 presidential election.

Special election to be held for Nelson County treasurer

Special election to be held for Nelson County treasurer

During the May 14 Nelson County Board of Supervisors meeting, Treasurer Angela Hicks announced she would be retiring on Aug. 1.

Virginia lawmakers to hold special session on changes to military education benefits program

Virginia lawmakers to hold special session on changes to military education benefits program

The Virginia Senate will reconvene next week to consider a proposal that would exempt some military families from pending changes in eligibility for a state program for educational benefits at state public colleges and universities.

Cheers, cake and a fist-bump from GOP as Trump returns to Capitol Hill in a first since Jan. 6 riot

Cheers, cake and a fist-bump from GOP as Trump returns to Capitol Hill in a first since Jan. 6 riot

Former President Donald Trump held an hour-long closed-door morning meeting with House Republicans and then was meeting with Senate Republicans at campaign headquarters near the Capitol to discuss party priorities.

Republican Party rifts on display in Virginia congressional primary pitting Good and McGuire

Republican Party rifts on display in Virginia congressional primary pitting Good and McGuire

Bob Good is fighting a two-front battle to hold his seat in Virginia's 5th Congressional District.

Donald Trump tells a group that calls for banning all abortions to stand up for 'innocent life'

Donald Trump tells a group that calls for banning all abortions to stand up for 'innocent life'

The Republican front-runner has repeatedly taken credit for the overturning of national abortion rights but said he wants to leave the issue to the states.

Election certification disputes in a handful of states spark concerns over 2024 presidential contest

Election certification disputes in a handful of states spark concerns over 2024 presidential contest

Conspiracy theorists on local canvassing boards already have delayed certifications in two major presidential swing states during this year's primaries.

Marjorie Taylor Greene campaigns with state Senator John McGuire

Marjorie Taylor Greene campaigns with state Senator John McGuire

On Wednesday, Republican State Senator John McGuire enlisted the support of prominent conservative figure Marjorie Taylor Greene during his campaign visit to an early voting polling station in Albemarle County.

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