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Gov. Spanberger’s Address to the Joint Money Committees of the General Assembly

Gov. Spanberger’s Address to the Joint Money Committees of the General Assembly

August 20, 2026

Gov. Spanberger spoke to the Joint Money Committees of the General Assembly on the end of Fiscal Year 2026 and her priorities for the upcoming budget development cycle.

STATE OF THE RACE: McLellan vs. Brown in VA-04

STATE OF THE RACE: McLellan vs. Brown in VA-04

August 18, 2026

Virginia's 4th Congressional District features no Republican candidate, a progressive independent, and a well-funded Democrat seeking re-election.

STATE OF THE RACE: Scott vs. Rivera in VA-03 

STATE OF THE RACE: Scott vs. Rivera in VA-03 

August 17, 2026

The 3rd Congressional District pits a longstanding Democratic congressional leader against a Republican newbie. Pollsters are seeing Blue.

Morning Consult: Spanberger Approval at 54%

Morning Consult: Spanberger Approval at 54%

August 14, 2026

In a surprise poll, Morning Consult has Spanberger's approval ratings at 54%.

Food, Energy Drive Consumer Price Index

Food, Energy Drive Consumer Price Index

August 14, 2026

Consumers won't be surprised by the July CPI numbers that reveal what bill payers already know - energy and food and expensive.

STATE OF THE RACE: Kiggans vs. Luria in VA-02

STATE OF THE RACE: Kiggans vs. Luria in VA-02

August 13, 2026

Virginia's 2nd District isn't just a rematch; it's a bellwether for the White House.