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Morrisey Appoints James Paul to WV Board of Education Amid Criticism

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed James Paul, former executive director of the state Professional Charter Schools Board, to the state Board of Education. This move signals a potential shift in the state's education polic...

Feb 14, 2026 13:00 Morrisey names new state school board member while laying out criticism of current board

Morrisey Appoints James Paul to WV Board of Education Amid Criticism

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Politics / Elections

Abigail Spanberger Wins Virginia Governor Election Amidst Blue Wave

Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat and former Virginia congresswoman, has won the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election, marking a significant victory for the Democratic party. The election saw a 'blue wave' sweep across the state, with Democrat...

Nov 06, 2025 22:33 Virginia Governor Election Results 2025: Abigail Spanberger Wins

Politics / Elections

Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears Vie for Virginia Governorship in a Race Testing Trump's Influence and Democratic Strategy

The 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election pits Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger against Republican nominee Winsome Earle-Sears. This off-year race is closely watched as a bellwether for national trends and the upcoming midterm elections...

Nov 04, 2025 11:02 Spanberger poised to flip Virginia governorship blue

News / Politics

Virginia Governor Candidates: Voters Assess Spanberger vs. Earle-Sears

As Virginia prepares to elect its next governor on Nov. 4, voters are weighing the options between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. A New York Times panel of Virginia voters with varied backgrounds assessed th...

Oct 24, 2025 12:03 Opinion | Virginia Governor Candidates: Who Would Be Best?

Politics / Elections

Obama Endorses Abigail Spanberger in Virginia Governor Race

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger in the Virginia governor's race, a move that comes as independent candidate Donna Charles exits the race to also support Spanberger. Republican Lt. Gov. Wi...

Oct 17, 2025 07:33 Obama endorses Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's race for governor

Politics / Elections

Spanberger Leads in Virginia Governor Race, Youngkin Remains Optimistic About Earle-Sears

The Virginia gubernatorial race is intensifying as Election Day approaches. Recent polls show Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger leading Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears. Despite this, Governor Glenn Youngkin remains optimistic...

Aug 01, 2025 17:30 Facing GOP skeptics, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears insists she can win Virginia governor’s race

Politics / US Politics

Virginia Governor Election 2025: A Historic Race

Virginia is poised to make history in the 2025 gubernatorial election, with either Democrat Abigail Spanberger or Republican Winsome Earle-Sears set to become the state's first female governor. While both candidates are focusing on key poli...

Jun 18, 2025 11:02 Virginia will elect its first female governor this fall. Neither candidate is talking much about it

Government / Budget

Virginia Governor Youngkin Adjusts State Budget Amid Federal Spending Concerns

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has proposed adjustments to the state budget, anticipating potential reductions in federal funding. While mindful of possible cuts at the federal level, Youngkin's revisions maintain key spending priorities.

Mar 25, 2025 01:19