Posts Tagged Election 2023
What happened in school board elections across the state last week?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 14, 2023
In recent years, school board politics have taken on a new sense of urgency and partisanship among voters. Michael Pope tells us about the most recent election results.
The search for quality candidates for 2025 is already underway
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 8, 2023
Democratic candidates won in competitive races across Virginia this year, thanks in part to the debate over abortion rights. But as Michael Pope tells us, candidate recruitment might have also played a role.
Deeds and other Democrats win big in Albemarle County
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 8, 2023
Democrats fared well in Albemarle County yesterday, as did liberal candidates in a controversial school board race. Leading the pack of winners – Senator Creigh Deeds, who will return to Richmond as a senior lawmaker. He told reporter Sandy Hausman that a strong showing by fellow Democrats was a rebuke of Governor Glenn Youngkin.
A quarter of General Assembly races this year are uncontested
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 6, 2023
Voting for this fall’s General Assembly elections ends Tuesday. And as Michael Pope tells us, some candidates on the ballot have no challenger.
This year’s election could determine the fate of early voting in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 3, 2023
Among the potential fallout from this month’s election could be the fate of early voting in Virginia. Michael Pope explains why.
Virginia election officials are ready for (almost) anything
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 3, 2023
Virginia’s 2023 election may not have a state-wide office on the ballot, but there are 140 legislative seats, and plenty of local elections. Brad Kutner spoke with election officials about the counting process and when we can expect results Tuesday night.
Virginia Democrats urge DOJ to investigate voter purge before Election Day
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 2, 2023
Some members of Virginia’s congressional delegation have signed onto a second letter asking the Department of Justice to investigate the Youngkin administration’s recent voter purge. Michael Pope reports.
Voters will decide the future of Hanover County School Board
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 2, 2023
Rural Hanover County just north of Richmond will decide if the citizens, not its Board of Supervisors, will pick its school board members. It’s a long running fight that dates back to the Jim Crow-era. Brad Kutner has more.
The role of Virginia’s electric vehicle mandate on this year’s election
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 31, 2023
Abortion and crime are at the top of the list of issues candidates are talking about this election. But, Michael Pope tells us electric vehicles may also be an important issue when the General Assembly gavels into session.
Advocates worry recent voter purge errors could impact close elections
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 30, 2023
About three million Virginians vote every year. So, 3,400 voters incorrectly removed from the rolls might not seem like a large percentage of the electorate. But, Brad Kutner spoke to one delegate who learned all too well that every vote matters.
Crime is a talking point on the campaign trail, but what does the data actually show?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 30, 2023
If you watch much TV, you’ve probably seen a few commercials about crime in Virginia. Michael Pope is here with a fact check.
Early voting and its impact on campaign data analytics
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 27, 2023
Early voting is changing how much campaigns know about people who have already cast a ballot. Michael Pope reports it’s also changing how campaigns plan.
Campaigns are spending millions on TV ads this election cycle
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 26, 2023
As Election Day approaches, the airwaves are full of political ads. Michael Pope has details.
One Virginia jurisdiction is leading the way on early voting
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 25, 2023
Voting is well underway in every jurisdiction in Virginia. But as Michael Pope tells us, one part of Virginia is seeing a higher turnout than others.
How prevalent is Sunday voting in Virginia?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 24, 2023
This weekend, many jurisdictions across Virginia will have voting on Sunday. But, as Michael Pope tells us, not every jurisdiction will be participating in souls to the polls.
PACs and the 2023 General Assembly elections
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 23, 2023
Political action committees are trying to influence the outcome of the election for the General Assembly. Michael Pope talked to political analysts about some of the big spenders.
New campaign finances records: Democrats have raised more, but Republicans have more in the bank
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 19, 2023
The latest round of campaign finance disclosures are providing a window into the state of the 2023 election. Michael Pope has details.
New report: Election deniers hold some positions of power across Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 13, 2023
As Election Day approaches, some are concerned about vulnerabilities in Virginia’s election system. Michael Pope reports.
You can find the full report from Informing Democracy here.
Virginia Republicans are leaning into the abortion rights debate this fal
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 12, 2023
Republicans are leaning into the issue of abortion rights. Michael Pope explains how that’s impacting the fall campaigns.
A snapshot of early voting numbers so far
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 9, 2023
Polls are open across Virginia for all 140 seats of the General Assembly. Michael Pope has this update on the progress so far.
A closer look at fundraising in some tight races this fall
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 5, 2023
All 140 seats in the General Assembly are up for grabs in November’s election. But as Michael Pope tells us, not all of the races are competitive when it comes to fundraising.
How successful are write-in campaigns in Virginia?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 3, 2023
Voters are already casting ballots for the November election. But as Michael Pope reports, some voters won’t see the names of all the candidates printed on those ballots.
How has Virginia’s early voting change impacted campaigns and fundraising?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 20, 2023
Early voting starts this week, although campaign spending is just now starting to ramp up. Michael Pope reports.
A look at campaign fundraising numbers, with early voting starting this week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 19, 2023
The latest round of campaign finance disclosures show Democrats have a fundraising edge leading into the fall campaign. Michael Pope reports.
One recent voting change in Virginia could have lasting impacts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 18, 2023
Virginia has the longest period of early voting in the country. And as Michael Pope tells us, it starts Friday.
Many General Assembly hopefuls are running unopposed this year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 24, 2023
All of the seats in the General Assembly will be on the ballot this year. But as Michael Pope tells us, that does not mean a contested election in every district.
The Virginia Senate is poised to look very different next year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 18, 2023
All 40 seats in the Virginia Senate are on the ballot this year. And as Michael Pope tells us, the next Senate will have a lot of new faces.
Are secret campaign recordings here to stay?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 14, 2023
Increasingly, the campaign trail is a place where secretly recorded audio is becoming part of elections. Michael Pope reports.
Other states are having an impact on Virginia elections
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 10, 2023
The Virginia election may be looking to other states for inspiration. Michael Pope reports.
How a long-standing labor law in Virginia could impact elections this year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 9, 2023
Labor issues have taken an increased role in politics in recent years now that employees of local governments have started unionizing. Michael Pope reports that labor issues are also taking a role on the campaign trail this year.
Abortion is likely to be a top issue on the campaign trail this fall
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 8, 2023
Abortion rights are a top topic this year as voters head to the polls to select candidates for the Virginia General Assembly. Michael Pope reports on how Republicans are hoping to use the issue in one toss-up race.
How will parental rights play into this year’s elections?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 7, 2023
On the campaign trail, Republicans are hoping the issue of parents’ rights will help them win control of the Virginia General Assembly. Michael Pope has more.
New poll: Men more likely to prefer Republican control, women Democratic in General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 4, 2023
Voting in the election for the General Assembly starts later this month, and control of the House and Senate are at stake. Michael Pope reports on some new polling data on the election.
An expensive primary season points to an expensive general election season
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 2, 2023
The primary election that happened earlier this summer was historic in many ways. Michael Pope reports that it broke campaign finance records.
The next Virginia Senate could be one of its most diverse
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 31, 2023
Voters across Virginia will head to the polls this November to elect members of the General Assembly. And, as Michael Pope reports, they’ll have a much more diverse slate of candidates this year.
One married couple is looking to make history in the General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 27, 2023
Voters across Virginia are hearing from candidates ahead of the November election. But voters in Suffolk are hearing from two candidates who have a close and potentially historic relationship. Michael Pope reports.
Democrats focus on issues from abortion to gun control ahead of November elections
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 26, 2023
Democrats have a slim majority in the state Senate, and they are hoping to keep control this year. Michael Pope tells us how party leaders are trying to outline the issues.
This year’s legislative elections might be historically expensive
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 25, 2023
This election year is shaping up to be the most expensive legislative election cycle in Virginia history. Michael Pope is following the money.
With General Assembly up for grabs, disclosures show record amounts of campaign cash
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 20, 2023
The latest campaign finance disclosures show the record amounts of fundraising. Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.
Progressive prosecutors won big in primary contests this week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 23, 2023
One of the big winners in the recent primary elections was a group known as the Progressive Prosecutors for Justice. Michael Pope reports.
Pope & Schapiro: Taking a closer look at primary results
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 23, 2023
Virginia held primary elections this week – with General Assembly hopefuls now turning their attention to November.
Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss the results from Tuesday’s elections.
Fears about cross party voting in Tuesday’s elections were unfounded
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 22, 2023
Democrats were worried that Republican voters might influence the outcome of party primaries this week. But as Michael Pope tells us, those fears were unfounded.
After this week’s primaries, Virginia is looking at very competitive races this fall
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 21, 2023
Now that all the legislative candidates have been determined in conventions and primaries, both parties are looking ahead to November. Michael Pope reports.
Several senior members of the Virginia Senate face primary challengers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 19, 2023
Voters across much of Virginia are headed to the polls this week. As Michael Pope reports, several incumbents in the Senate are facing stiff primary challenges.
Voters are going to the polls this week for legislative and some local primaries. And the way those primaries are structured worry some party officials.
Pope & Schapiro: The history of incumbents losing to primary challengers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 16, 2023
Virginia’s primary elections are next week.
Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss some historical examples of incumbents who have been unseated in primaries.
A look at early voting numbers in primary elections later this month
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 7, 2023
Voting is well underway across Virginia for primary elections later this month. Michael Pope has this look at the numbers so far.
You can see the analysis from the Virginia Public Access Project here.
How an end to “prison gerrymandering” will impact Virginia elections
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 2, 2023
As voters head to the polls in the June 20th primary, they’ll be casting ballots in new districts with new boundaries. As Michael Pope reports, those new districts will include people incarcerated somewhere else.
Some prosecutor primaries will be decided next month
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 24, 2023
Voters will go to the polls next month to choose candidates in dozens of races across Virginia. Michael Pope reports some of those races will be for prosecutors.
Partisan endorsements in nonpartisan races
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 23, 2023
Members of school boards are elected in nonpartisan elections in Virginia. But, as Michael Pope reports, that doesn’t mean the elections lack partisanship.
What is the “value” of an endorsement?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 19, 2023
As the June 20th primary approaches, candidates are receiving a series of endorsements. Michael Pope takes a look at what they mean.
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