2026 will be an impactful year for Virginians because four* constitutional amendments will be on the ballot, along with a Democratic primary election in June and the midterm elections in November. This is the first article in a four-part series that will take a closer look at three of these amendments.
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Elections
A Plan to Safeguard Our Voting Rights
There have been multiple news reports about the Trump administration causing election interference, but there are actions we can take right now to safeguard our voting rights.
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Pre-General Assembly 2026 Session Roundup
The Virginia General Assembly convenes January 14, 2026. In addition to passing four constitutional amendments on day one, Virginia legislators and Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger have identified their top legislative priorities for the next session. Here are the main ones they’ll focus on.
N4C Helping Dems Get On the Ballot
More than 75 people came out last week to sign petitions that help get Democratic candidates on the ballot for the primary in June. There are eight Democrats running for the VA1 seat, and two Democrats challenging incumbent Senator Mark Warner.
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How Do Candidates Get On The Ballot?
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.
1/6/26 – Ballot Petition Signing
Before an individual can be on the ballot for an elected position, they must collect a minimum number of signatures from folks who live within their district. Anyone can sign and there is no commitment to vote for, otherwise support or donate to the candidate. We are hosting a signing event in the large meeting… Read More
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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Get to Know Abigail Spanberger
Who is Abigail Spanberger? Short answer: She’s a former CIA Case Officer who also served America as a Congresswoman. Her current goal is to become the next Governor of Virginia.
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Get to Know May Nivar
Who is May Nivar? Short answer: she’s a business executive, leader, and community organizer who is running to become Delegate for the 57th District in the Virginia House of Delegates.
What’s a Poll Greeter?
Henrico County needs Poll Greeters and it’s an easy way to give a few hours of your time and feel like you are involved in the election process.
Last year, I was a first time poll greeter! The shifts are short (only a few hours) and all you do is welcome and thank people for voting as well as hand out sample ballots.
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11/4/25 – Greet Voters at the Polls
Greet voters with sample ballots and smiles on Election day! Sign up for shifts. – Note that there is a tab for each Government Center for early voting and for each Magisterial District for Election Day. Grab a friend and sign up for a couple of hours – it’s fun and it’s easy! This is… Read More
Letter to the Editor: Compassion & Courage
Compassion and courage. The heart of a public servant with the grit of an ice hockey player. That’s me. I’m Ericka Kopp, candidate for Congress in Virginia’s First District. I stand for access and accountability, and I’m putting people and communities over partisan politics.
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