Virginia Election Board confirms John McGuire's victory over Rep. Bob Good
The Virginia State Board of Elections on Tuesday certified the apparent narrow defeat of one of America’s most conservative congressmen to a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump in the state’s June 18 primaries.
New laws in Virginia, Maryland, DC going into effect July 1
Starting July 1, residents in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., will see significant changes as a range of new laws go into effect.
Virginia senator hosts passport fair in Annandale to help with delays
As Americans gear up for the travel season, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) held a passport fair for more than 200 Virginians in Annandale.
Could Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin be Trump's pick for VP?
There’s growing speculation in political circles that Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin might be on former President Donald Trump’s list of possible vice presidential choices. Trump has said he’ll reveal his decision next month.
Virginia voters say some election-related texts went too far
One day after the Virginia primary, some voters are telling FOX 5 that some election-related texts they received crossed the line.
Alyia Gaskins' primary win sets stage for historic mayoral run in Alexandria
Alyia Gaskins, an Alexandria City council member, has won the Democratic nomination for mayor. This significant primary victory sets the stage for Gaskins to potentially become the city’s first Black female mayor in the upcoming November election.
Subramanyam, Clancy to battle for Virginia's 10th district seat
The retirement of Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) has opened up a seat in Northern Virginia's 10th district.
Vindman, Anderson to fight for seat in Virginia's 7th congressional district
Republican Derrick Anderson and Democrat Eugene Vindman will go head-to-head in November for Virginia's 7th Congressional District in the House of Representatives.
Virginia's key races: Trump throws support to John McGuire in GOP primary against Bob Good
One of America’s most conservative congressmen is facing a serious primary challenge after his opponent was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, while voters in two other districts are nominating candidates to fill two open seats in Virginia’s primary election Tuesday.
Virginia primary election: What's on the ballot?
This Monday is the last day of campaigning for primary candidates in Virginia.
New Virginia laws go into effect on July 1
Starting July 1, 2024, several new laws will be implemented in Virginia.
Virginia board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools
The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted 5-1 to revert two schools, previously renamed for racial justice, back to their original Confederate-associated names, Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby Lee Elementary.
New law in Virginia curbs predatory towing practices
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently signed a bill to help prevent predatory towing practices.
Former Virginia governor reflects on Washington football team's foiled move to Potomac Yard
"It’s a great day, and I’m really relieved," Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis said at a Wednesday evening press conference, flanked by District Mayor Muriel Bowser and Council Chairman Phil Mendelson.
Virginia legislature at odds with Gov. Youngkin over budget
FOX 5 is staying ahead of the latest developments regarding the Virginia state budget— an especially big point of interest this year given the back and forth about whether the Wizards and Capitals would move to Alexandria.
Virginia governor vetoes 22 bills, including easier path for DACA recipients to work as police
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed nearly two dozen pieces of crime and law enforcement legislation, including measures that would have expanded credits for inmates to get out of prison early and allowed some immigrants who are not U.S. citizens to become police officers.
Fentanyl overdoses surge in Virginia; New bill targets online sales
Faced with the alarming numbers of fentanyl overdoses in Virginia, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger tells FOX 5 she’s introducing a new bipartisan bill aimed at stopping online sales of counterfeit pills that are laced with fentanyl.
Virginia budget bill leaves out $2 billion deal to relocate Wizards, Capitals to Potomac Yard
A proposal to lure the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria took another big hit Thursday, when top Virginia lawmakers confirmed the budget they will take up later this week would not include language enabling the deal.
Live Virginia Primary Election Results 2024
Voters in 16 states and one territory are casting their ballots on Super Tuesday in the 2024 presidential primaries. Here's how Virginians voted.
Trump wins 2024 Virginia primary over Nikki Haley
Former President Donald Trump won the Republican primary in Virginia, according to the Associated Press.