The 2026 midterms are approaching fast, and multiple candidates are running in the Democratic primaries for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District (VA1) and the U.S. Senate. That makes this a good time to review how candidates get on the ballot as well as actions voters can take to help candidates run for office.
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Who’s Running Against Wittman in CD1?
There’s been a lot of churn with candidates for the Democratic nomination in CD1 with several candidates joining the race and others ending their campaigns. Here’s an update on the Democrats hoping to unseat Rob Wittman next November:
Your Wallet. Your Power. Shop Local!
Updated: 12/1/25 – Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in the rear view mirror, but we can all use a reminder to shop local this holiday season.
Residents Take Legal Action Against Goochland
POSTPONED to 12/15! Same Time, same location. No need to RSVP if you can still make it. See full details in the article.
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HHHunt Faces Strong Opposition to Data Center Plan
HHHunt hosted hundreds of residents of Hanover, Henrico, and Goochland counties at their Applicant Meeting, the first step in the process required by Hanover County to consider changes to the comprehensive plan and rezoning requests.
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Henrico Rezoning: Balancing Housing Needs and Local Concerns
The Henrico Board of Supervisors voted Nov 12th to deny rezoning requests for acreage between Kaechele Elementary School and the Henrico County Line. Meeting housing needs and responding to local concerns requires a careful balance.
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Candidates Who Paved the Way for May Nivar
May Nivar’s election day triumph was a seismic shift left for the 57th District, but it was also the peak of a blue wave decades in the making. Let’s recognize the candidates who helped pave the way.
VA Democrats’ Redistricting Plans
Democrats in the General Assembly presented a redistricting amendment to counteract Republican efforts to gerrymander in other states. Here’s an overview of how the process unfolded and what happens next.
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How to Help This Holiday Season
Economic times are tough right now and more people than usual may be seeking out ways to get help for their families this holiday season. If you’re able to offer donations or volunteer, we compiled a list for you to help make someone’s holiday brighter.
What Do VA Election Results Mean for 2026?
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Democratic voters turned out in record numbers and sent a big blue wave across the state of Virginia to elect Abigail Spanberger for Governor, Ghazala Hashmi for Lt. Governor, and Jay Jones for Attorney General.
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Goochland TOD Passes Despite Fierce Opposition
In the wee hours of Friday 11/7, after a lengthy public hearing where more than eighty speakers shared concerns, frustrations, and requests for a no-vote or deferral, the Goochland Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of the TOD proposal as amended.
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United Methodist Church Announces Opposition to Data Center Overdevelopment in Central Virginia
The statement detailed their solidarity with community members and their deep concern about the over-development of data center infrastructure in the Commonwealth.
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