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Incumbent Jen Kiggans and challenger Missy Cotter Smasal met on the stage in Virginia Beach.
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There are about 150,000 in Virginia.
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Both Navy veterans, incumbent Jen Kiggans touts common sense leadership while challenger Missy Cotter Smasal stands for reproductive freedom and democracy.
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Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican opponent Hung Cao covered a range of topics in their only scheduled debate.
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The upcoming election has high stakes, according to LGBTQ+ voters and allies. Hate crimes motivated by sexual orientation and gender identity have spiked in Virginia and in the U.S. The number of bills considered anti-LGBTQ+ has also increased. At a recent PrideFest event, attendees shared why they plan to vote.
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The event comes months after another one of Virginia’s historically Black colleges lost the chance to host a presidential debate for the first time in American history.
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Candidate questionnaires for towns in Accomack and Northampton counties.
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Young voters had high turnout for the 2020 election, although this year’s level of engagement is uncertain. A 45-day early voting period might drive participation, but election officials say there are a few key things to know, and to have a plan in place.
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Virginia officials hope to instill confidence in the state’s electoral process, in the face of increased public anxiety and voter fraud claims.
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All Virginia voters will consider a change to the state constitution about tax exemptions for families of veterans who died in the line of duty, while Chesapeake voters will weigh in on recycling.
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WHRO asked readers what they wanted to know about local candidates, then we put those questions to the candidates themselves. Here’s how they responded.