Ohio leads as abortion rights drive string of victories in US elections Pro-abortion rights candidates and legislation have won in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Abortion rights and historic wins: key takeaways from the US’s off-year elections Virginia Democrats frustrated the Republican agenda as Philadelphia got its first female mayor The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2023
Democratic wins in Virginia point to defeat for Youngkin abortion plans Republican governor will see much of legislative agenda, including abortion ban, blocked by Democrats The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Virginia Democrats win full control of the state legislature, AP reports Democrats consolidated their power in the state legislature and will act as a counterweight to Gov. Glenn Youngkin's policy agenda. WEKU · Nov 8, 2023
Virginia's governor declares a state of emergency over wildfires The governor's office singled out two wildfires of particular concern: The Quaker Run Fire, near and inside Shenandoah National Park; and the Tuggles Gap Fire, in southern Virginia's Patrick County. WEKU · Nov 8, 2023
Democrats gain control of Virginia state legislature in blow to Republican plans In a rebuke to Glenn Youngkin, the governor, voters rejected stricter abortion limits and conservative school policies The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2023
Abortion, Elvis and clues to 2024: The top races to watch on Election Day Democrats and Republicans are watching several states for signs of Biden’s weakness The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
2023 Results: Key Virginia elections All 140 seats of the Virginia legislature were up for grabs this cycle. Voters weighed in on whether they wanted to keep divided government. WEKU · Nov 7, 2023
Election day 2023: polls close in Ohio and Virginia where abortion rights are at stake; Mississippi partially extends voting – as it happened Polls close in Ohio, where voters are deciding whether to protect access to abortion; Virginia polls close as governor hopes Republicans take state legislature The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2023
Governors' races, abortion in Ohio and Virginia's legislature are on the ballot. Follow live updates Polls have begun to open in a few states for off-year elections that could give hints of voter sentiment ahead of next year’s critical presidential contest The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Abortion is back on the ballot today in battleground state elections Abortion is once again on the ballot. Has the equation changed at all? The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Virginians vote as all 140 legislative seats in battleground state up for grabs Republicans look to maintain narrow majority in house and flip state senate, which could carry national implications The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2023
Elections from Virginia to New Jersey could offer early referendum on Biden Voters could strike blow for abortion rights in Ohio and choose governors, legislators and mayors in off-year elections across US The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Virginia's capital city voting again on whether to allow a casino Voters in Virginia’s capital city are deciding whether developers can move forward with a proposed $562 million resort casino
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Youngkin and NAACP spar over felony voting rights ahead of decisive Virginia elections The Virginia NAACP says Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration lacks clear standards for how it restores voting rights for convicted felons who served their sentences
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Abortion is back on the ballot in two battleground states with votes on Tuesday Abortion is once again on the ballot. Has the equation changed at all?
Ballotpedia · Nov 6, 2023 11 rematches this year between candidates who faced off in 2021 Welcome to the Monday, November 6, Brew.
WEKU · Nov 6, 2023 What Virginia's legislative elections could spell for 2024 on abortion rights Virginia voters are deciding whether to keep divided government at the state level. At stake is the chance to dramatically reshape abortion policy.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Inspired by online dating, AI tool for adoption matchmaking falls short for vulnerable foster kids Former social worker Thea Ramirez has developed an artificial intelligence-powered tool that she says helps social service agencies find the best adoptive parents for some of the nation’s most vulnerable kids
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023 Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic Over the past three years, local school board elections have become the place where America’s deep political divisions are on full display
The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023 Virginia white voters’ mail-in ballots face fewer challenges, Democrats say Ballots from voters of color are being flagged for rejection at much higher rates ahead of election day this month, party analysis says
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules A judge in Virginia has ruled that a teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in class can press forward with a $40 million lawsuit
The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023 Abigail Spanberger flexes her political power in a battleground state: ‘I could see her as president’ The centrist congresswoman is boosting Virginia Democrats for election day, and perhaps even eyeing the governor’s mansion for 2026
WEKU · Nov 3, 2023 More medical gloves are coming from China, as U.S. makers of protective gear struggle The federal government has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to boost American production of medical gloves, but some companies say it's not enough when imported gloves have gotten cheaper.