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Chase censured for ‘conduct unbecoming of a senator’ in bipartisan vote
With the support of Republicans and Democrats, the Virginia State Senate on Wednesday censured Sen. Amanda Chase, R- Chesterfield County, for “failure to uphold her oath of office, misuse of office and conduct unbecoming of a senator” based on a laundry list of controversies extending over the past two years. In a 24-9 vote, with […]
‘Pattern of unacceptable conduct’: Focus of Chase censure changes
A newly reworded resolution to censure state Sen. Amanda Chase, R-Chesterfield County, seeks to place the ardent Trump supporter and gubernatorial hopeful last in seniority “for failure to uphold her oath of office, misuse of office and conduct unbecoming of a senator.” It no longer seeks censure “for fomenting insurrection,” as a previous version read. […]
Va. Senate considers censuring Sen. Amanda Chase
State Sen. Amanda Chase, R-Chesterfield, faces censure after a Democratic colleague filed a resolution Thursday alleging that Chase “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” against the U.S. Constitution when she participated in the pro-Trump rally Jan. 6 that led to the violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol. The resolution has been sent to the Democratic-controlled Senate […]
Off and running
Updated Jan. 29, 2021 Conventional wisdom used to hold that all politics is local, but that’s not really the case anymore. The extreme polarization on display during the recent presidential and U.S. Senate and House races has infected state and local politics, and Virginia’s November 2021 gubernatorial election promises no respite from that. “The broad […]
Virginia redistricting committee takes shape
RICHMOND, Va. — More than half a dozen legislators have been named to a bipartisan redistricting commission that seeks to fairly draw congressional and state legislative districts. The commission will be made up of 16 people. Half of them will be legislators and the other half will be Virginia citizens. Virginia legislative leaders chose four […]
2020 Virginia Business Political Roundtable
On Nov. 4, Virginia Business magazine held our 14th annual Political Roundtable event, sponsored by Cox Communications. Virginia Business Editor Richard Foster moderated a virtual discussion with a panel of five statewide political experts, who debated the latest developments in the November presidential election and what it means for Virginia and the nation. Hear what […]
Richmond braces for election impact
RICHMOND, Va. — Organizations and residents in Richmond are bracing for potential activity related to the U.S. presidential election results. Richmond city officials said they will work with local and state partners to ensure public safety during and after the election. “We encourage all residents to peacefully participate in our democracy and observe public health […]
Va. candidates and groups drop $12M+ on Facebook ad spending
RICHMOND, Va. — In an election forecasted to have record voter turnout, political campaigns have deployed a multiplatform media blitz. Facebook is for more than likes these days, with the platform getting its share of Virginia political and issue spending to the tune of over $12.7 million in a recent three-month period, according to the […]
Virginia voters, legislators split on redistricting amendment
RICHMOND, Va. — Before Kelly Herring voted in the presidential election, she was undecided on a key vote, and it wasn’t who she was going to elect for president. Herring wasn’t sure how to vote on a Virginia constitutional amendment that will change the process of redrawing congressional and state legislative districts. After every 10-year […]
The soybean dilemma
One thing’s for certain: The one-two punch of the U.S.-China tariffs battle followed by the coronavirus pandemic has hurt farmers in Virginia. But opinions are divided on the future of agriculture and forestry in the commonwealth, and which presidential candidate has better policies to protect jobs and profits here. On the side of Democratic nominee […]
Election 2021: Who’s running for governor?
January 2021 update: See our updated gubernatorial race guide here Several candidates have already jumped into the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial race, and several more likely entrants are waiting to declare their candidacies until the 2020 election concludes. Virginia’s constitution limits governors to nonconsecutive four-year terms, so incumbent Gov. Ralph Northam can’t run for reelection. Repu[...]
Warner, Gade face off in debates as Election Day draws near
With a little more than a month to go until the Nov. 3 general election, it is now officially political debate season, with the first debate between incumbent U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and Republican opponent Daniel Gade scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 23. Virginians will vote in the presidential election this year as […]
