Politics

A guide to the 2022 mid-term elections in Virginia.

Inside Richmond’s Office of Elections, last minute work is underway to prepare for those heading to the polls on Tuesday.

The governor also says he feels the same momentum ahead of the mid-terms as he did before his own election last year.

Mark the calendar because early voting ends in Virginia on Saturday at 5 P.M.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares says the unit was created to give legal advice and investigate election law violations.

Riding the bus just got a lot easier in and around Petersburg. Tuesday the city's mayor and the governor cut the ribbon of a brand new park and ride station off Washington and Union streets.

This latest backlog comes nearly one month after another backlog of voter registration applications.

Both Democrats and Republicans are confident they can win the November mid-term elections because they claim they’ve each poached voters from regions where, traditionally, they don’t have a lot of support.

The Peabody school was one of the country's oldest publicly funded African-American schools. It's been closed for several years now, but its graduates are trying to save the building from collapse.

Governor Glenn Youngkin spoke on the attack of Nancy Pelosi’s husband while campaigning for Virginia’s 7th district Republican candidate Friday evening.

Asked about the endorsement, Vega said that the most important endorsement to her was that of the voters.

The new district covers Caroline and Spotsylvania counties in the NBC12 viewing area.

The new district covers Powhatan, Goochland and parts of Hanover County.

The debate on Wednesday night between Republican Incumbent Representative Bob Good and Democrat Josh Throneburg highlighted their different stances on pretty much everything.

The new district now covers the City of Richmond, Henrico, parts of Chesterfield and the Tri-Cities.

Fifth Congressional District Rep. Bob Good and Democratic nominee Josh Throneburg will debate at Hampden-Sydney College

Due to redistricting about 60% of the 1st District is now covering parts of Chesterfield, King William and New Kent counties.

Five Chesterfield libraries are now open for early in-person voting.

Gun rights advocates fear a new merchant code for firearm purchases is an unnecessary attack on their civil liberties, while gun safety advocates say the code just levels the playing field. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares joined 23 other attorneys general from across the country to protest the new merchant code.

Political organizers and candidates are watching to see if they pull younger voters to the polls in an election that could change the balance of power in Congress. They hope that more education on the importance of voting, and how to vote, can develop a consistent habit among young voters whose participation can be a wildcard.

With the maps redrawn, voters all across the state will, at the very least, cast a ballot in a congressional race.

Virginia's Governor is calling for education reforms following a dismal report card from The National Assessment of Education Progress.

According to a new JLARC study, Petersburg can sustain its own casino, but the study's findings also show there is room for both Petersburg and Richmond casinos.

46% of voters polled say they would support the Democratic party’s candidate in their district, compared to 40% for the Republican party’s candidate.

Denver Riggleman is further distancing himself from the GOP. The one-time representative is actively working against a Republican challenger in Virginia’s 7th District.

The county must quickly process over 5,126 registrations that just arrived from the state this week.

Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears spoke at Liberty University on Wednesday, about her faith and family help guide her throughout her career. Nascar Legend Jeff Gordon was also in attendance.

A computer glitch is causing a delay in processing thousands of new voter registrations in Virginia.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin is facing criticism from Democrats after a newspaper reported that his political ad-maker recently received a six-figure state contract to produce a state tourism ad featuring the governor.

A new bill in Washington promises more competition when it comes to credit card transactions - but one expert says cardholders could be left footing the bill.