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- School sales tax fails in 31 of 46 Virginia localities that voted; Richmond approves, Chesterfield narrowly
State unofficial results show the 1% school construction tax approved in 15 localities, including Richmond, Charlottesville and Albemarle, and rejected in 31.
- November glut of school referendums signals necessity of taxing option in Virginia
If you wondered whether localities across Virginia desperately need another way to raise money to build new schools, take a look at the dozens of communities that will hold voter referendums in November.
- Warner wins fourth term , Luria ousts Kiggans in VA-02 as 2 U.S. House races remain undecided
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner speaks to Virginians at his re-election celebration in Alexandria on Nov. 3, 2026.
- Virginians protect gay marriage, voting rights and abortion rights in state Constitution
Virginians For Reproductive Freedom campaign director Han Jones gives a victory speech and cheers on supporters after Virginia voter opted to enshrine reproductive rights into the state Constitution on Nov. 3, 2026.
- Voters in 47 Virginia localities decide on 1% sales tax for school construction
A 2026 state law let every Virginia locality ask voters for up to a 1% sales tax for school buildings.
- If Virginians approve the baby killing amendment, a hearing is set for Nov. 13 to challenge it
Abortion rights signs seen during a Democratic Election Night Party in Richmond in 2023.
- Virginia votes Tuesday: Everything you need to know about the 2026 primary elections
Voters on Tuesday will choose nominees for U.S. Senate and congressional races across the commonwealth.
- Here’s where doctors diverge on Va.’s pending reproductive rights constitutional amendment
Medical professionals and medical students in opposition of abortion hold signs at the 2026 Virginia March For Life in Richmond, Va. on April 22, 2026.
- 40 Feet, 100 Feet, 300 Feet: Virginia's Distance Rules Around Polling Places
Three distances shape what is allowed outside a Virginia polling place: loitering, firearms and loudspeakers.
- Virginia localities weigh 1% sales tax for school construction as voters decide on expansion
A view from the front entrance of the renovated Gloucester County High School, which opened in September 2025.
- Senate Bill Seeks to Add Fairfax County to Virginia Casino-Eligible Localities
Legislation would permit Fairfax County to pursue a casino through local referendum with authority expiring in 2029 if unused.
