Posts Tagged Election 2024

RC Poll: Most Virginians are just glad the 2024 presidential election is over

Political anxiety is high among Virginians that responded to the survey, but there’s a stark difference between Republicans and Democrats. (Credit: Roanoke College)

Political anxiety in Virginia is high, although Republicans and Democrats have different views about the future. Michael Pope has details.

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Same-day registration was a big hit in this year’s election

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This election cycle was the first presidential election in Virginia that allowed for same-day registration. Michael Pope has the details.

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Ousted Virginia legislators run for new seats

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Post 2024 election shuffling means there’s still some voting to come in Virginia. Brad Kutner spoke with two former Virginia legislators who hope to return to Richmond through these lower-profile elections.

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Former Governor McAuliffe offers election postmortem

Former Governor Terry McAuliffe speaks to students at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government. (Credit: Michael Pope)

Why did Democrats under-perform in the election last week? Michael Pope has perspective from a former governor.

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Analyzing Virginia’s rural “red wave”

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Turnout in rural parts of Virginia last week was larger than many Democrats expected. Michael Pope has the numbers.

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Virginia’s election season isn’t over

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The election is not over yet. Two sitting members of the state Senate got new jobs in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday, which means at least two special elections. 

Michael Pope has a preview.

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Breaking down some of the contours of Virginia’s 2024 election results

As final vote totals continue to trickle in, some of the contours of the election are emerging from the numbers. Michael Pope is taking a look at the statewide candidates.

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Vindman claims victory in Virginia’s 7th Congressional district

Democrat Eugene Vindman at his watch party in Fredericksburg. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ)

Democrat Eugene Vindman declared victory in Virginia’s 7th District congressional race Tuesday night. Brad Kutner has more from Fredericksburg. 

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The late campaign spree of political ads will soon come to an end

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If you’ve been anywhere near a television recently, you’ve probably seen a flood of political ads. Michael Pope details the spending spree.

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Political analyst says Trump’s visit to Va. may be aimed to boost Republican candidates

Former President Donald Trump is headed to Virginia Saturdayfor a rally in Salem, three days before the election. Roxy Todd spoke with political analyst Karen Hult, who says Trump is likely hoping the move will boost Republican turnout for congressional races.

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How secure are ballot drop boxes in Virginia?

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Across Virginia, voters are putting their ballots in drop boxes. Michael Pope has this look at drop box security.

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The role of political action committees and their ad spending

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The airwaves are being flooded with political ads, but many of them are not from the candidates or their campaigns. Michael Pope tells us about outside spending from political action committees.

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Youngkin praises SCOTUS ruling, despite potential impact of purging both legal and potential noncitizen voters

The U.S. Supreme Court sided with Governor Glenn Youngkin Wednesday, and allowed his plan to remove potential noncitizens from Virginia’s voting rolls to resume. Brad Kutner has more. 

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The Electoral College: How does it work, and why is it still a thing?

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When the presidential campaigns are finally over and the votes are counted and certified, there’s one more thing that could change the course of American history. 

It’s called the Electoral College, and we are the only democracy in the world that still has this remnant of an earlier time. 

Sandy Hausman reports on what it is, how it works, and why it’s still a thing.

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Legal voters are being caught up in Youngkin’s controversial voter purge program

Virginia’s governor says his embattled voter purge program is just an effort to keep noncitizens off the state’s voter roll. But, as Brad Kutner found out, many legal voters have been caught in the fray, too.

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Early vote numbers show an edge for Democrats, but Republican numbers are up, too

While Election Day is next week, Virginians have been voting for weeks. Michael Pope has this look at early voting so far.

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Will the Supreme Court take up Virginia’s controversial voter purge program?

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Justices at the United States Supreme Court are deciding whether to consider Governor Glenn Youngkin’s voter purge. Michael Pope has the latest.

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Federal judge blocks voter purge program, Youngkin vows an appeal

A federal judge is ending Governor Glenn Youngkin’s purge of alleged noncitizens from the voter rolls. As Michael Pope reports, the court ruled there’s no evidence that any of the people removed are non-citizens.

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Voter purge program case to be decided Friday

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A federal judge is set to rule on a request to shut down Governor Glenn Youngkin’s controversial voter purge program. Michael Pope reports.

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Virginia agribusinesses shoring up ahead of 2024 election

Regardless of who wins the 2024 presidential election, Virginia’s agribusinesses – think food, fiber and fuel – are expecting things to change. Brad Kutner looked into that uncertainty. 

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A federal judge set to consider voter roll lawsuit

A federal judge in Alexandria will hear a challenge Thursday to Virginia’s effort to remove people from the voter rolls in advance of the election. Michael Pope reports.

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Early voting turnout favors Republicans so far

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Early voting has already been going on for several weeks, and the turnout is highest in congressional districts held by Republicans. Michael Pope reports.

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New documents: Political ad spending favors Kaine over Cao by a wide margin

Graphs of ad spending in the U. S. Senate campaign, as of Oct. 10, 2024. (Credit: Virginia Public Access Project)

With the election only weeks away, television viewers are seeing a parade of political ads. Michael Pope reports that one race is seeing lopsided ad spending.

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Cao challenges Kaine on effectiveness; what does the record show?

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How good is Senator Tim Kaine at getting bills passed? His Republican opponent says he’s not very effective, although the record shows several significant accomplishments. Michael Pope reports.

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Virginia interfaith leaders call for peace during contentious election season

As worries of violence hang over this election season, faith leaders are calling for peace at the end of the campaign trail. Michael Pope reports.

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Election experts explain how votes are counted on election night in Virginia

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Early voting is well underway in Virginia.  So what happens after the polls close on Election Night?

Roxy Todd reports on what actually goes on behind the scenes as election workers process and report the results of each race.

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Tim Kaine and Hung Cao to meet for debate tonight

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Republican candidate for United States Senate Hung Cao will face off against incumbent Democratic Senator Tim Kaine in what will likely be the only debate of the campaign tonight. Michael Pope has a preview.

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Some Virginia Republicans are backing Harris in this year’s election

Former Republican Congressman Barbara Comstock, left, appears with former Congressman Denver Riggleman at a Harris-Walz event in Old Town Alexandria. (Credit: Michael Pope)

The presidential campaign of Kamala Harris is picking up some Republican support in Virginia. Michael Pope reports that two former members of Virginia’s congressional delegation are now endorsing the vice president.

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The politics of taking credit for the economy – both in Virginia and beyond

Republicans are praising Virginia’s governor for job growth while criticizing President Biden for inflation. Michael Pope reports on the complicated politics of economic credit.

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The nature of political ad spending may soon shift

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Now that campaign season has started, television viewers can expect to see political ads during college football and the local news. Michael Pope reports that the ad spending is also moving online.

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Election Day is in November, but early voting arrives in Virginia this week

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Virginia’s lengthy early voting period starts Friday. Michael Pope has this preview.

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Cao struggling to keep up with Kaine in recent polling

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United States Senator Tim Kaine is on the ballot this year. And as Michael Pope tells us he has a comfortable lead over his Republican opponent in the polls.

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These Richmonders weren’t too impressed with Harris or Trump after debate

On the heels of Tuesday’s debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Radio IQ’s Brad Kutner returned to the bus stop outside Richmond City Hall to find out what people thought. The most common response was, “I didn’t watch.”

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VCU poll gives Harris a 10-point lead over Trump

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Over the summer, Republicans were talking about Virginia being a battleground state. Now polls seem to show that’s slipping away. Michael Pope has the latest.

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New poll shows an eight-point lead for Harris over Trump in Virginia

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Democrats are hopeful that a new poll in Virginia shows momentum is on their side in the presidential election. Michael Pope has the numbers.

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Virginia’s early voting period still draws mixed opinions

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Friday, Virginia’s presidential ballot will be finalized. And as Michael Pope reports, the first day of voting will happen later this month.

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Virginia Democrats applaud housing proposals from Harris-Walz campaign

Democrats in Virginia are hoping the Harris-Walz policy proposals on housing will be a benefit in the election this year. Michael Pope reports.

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Virginia Republicans seeking more poll watching volunteers

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley speaks to a group of Republicans in Arlington. (Credit: Michael Pope)

Republicans are ramping up efforts to keep an eye on voting this year. Michael Pope has a preview.

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New poll: Harris has a small lead over Trump in Virginia

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A new poll from Roanoke College is the first from the school since Vice President Kamala Harris secured the top of the Democratic ticket. Nick Gilmore has details.

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Virginia has a long tradition of crossover endorsements

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Some Republicans in Virginia are crossing party lines to support Vice President Kamala Harris in the election. Michael Pope tells us this is part of a long tradition in Virginia politics.

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Pope & Schapiro: Virginia lawmakers hit the campaign trail

The 2024 presidential election is in full swing – with Virginia lawmakers stumping for the presumptive candidates this week. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist with the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss that and the week that was in state government and politics.

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Election officials report a drama-free recount in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District

A ballot drop box sits out front of the Powhatan County’s Registrar’s office. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ)

Election officials across Virginia’s 5th Congressional district were busy Thursday. Brad Kutner spoke to some as the recount in the June Republican primary matchup between incumbent Congressman Bob Good and state Senator John McGuire unfolded. 

A winner is expected to be declared Thursday evening.

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RNC chair says trust Trump on abortion, Virginia Democrats disagree

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley speaks with reporters at McLean’s in downtown Richmond. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ)

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley was in Richmond Wednesday morning supporting former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign. Among the promises made by Trump so far is a vow to let states decide for themselves on the issue of abortion. But, as Brad Kutner found out, not everyone believes the former president. 

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Trump shooting looms over Virginia Special Session

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Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders used bold language in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, and as Brad Kutner found out, it’s a feeling shared by some Virginia Republicans. 

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Two new Virginia polls have Democrats worried

Public polling on the state of the presidential race this week seems to be moving in favor of the Republicans. Michael Pope has the story.

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New campaign finance figures show millions on hand for some candidates

Candidates for Congress are heading into a fall campaign season with millions of dollars cash on hand. Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.

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Despite Virginia heat, some voters remain chilly on Biden

Virginia spent much of the last decade voting for Democratic Presidents but now Republicans in the Commonwealth are hoping a lack of enthusiasm for President Joe Biden could help flip Virginia this fall. And as Brad Kutner found out at a bus stop in downtown Richmond, they might get their wish.

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Following rocky debate and troubling polls, Virginia Democrats chime in on Biden’s future

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine speaks at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, July 8, 2024 (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ)

Questions about President Joe Biden’s future as a candidate are following other Democrats as they work through their own campaigns across the country. Among them is Virginia Senator Tim Kaine. He spoke with Brad Kutner. 

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Good promises recount after state Board of Elections certifies 5th District primary results

The Virginia Board of Elections certified the results of the 2024 congressional primaries Tuesday. That gives Congressman Bob Good the chance to make good on his promise to ask for a recount in his failed bid against Senator John McGuire. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.

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Last week’s primary results could pave the way for more zoning changes across Virginia

One of the outcomes of last week’s primary election could mean zoning changes in your neighborhood. Michael Pope explains.

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