Did you know that nearly 35,000 of our neighbors in Henrico County rely on SNAP to put food on the table and that 263 grocery and convenience stores throughout the county accept SNAP benefits? Both groups and so many others will be impacted if the House’s Budget Bill passes the Senate.
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Mark Warner
The Midterm Elections Are Coming—Here’s How to Help
Ready to volunteer for the 2026 midterm elections? There are many ways to get involved between now and Election Day on November 3. We have a solid shot at flipping CD1 by electing candidate Shannon Taylor, and Senator Mark Warner is up for re-election, so let’s get to work!
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Mark Warner’s Fears About Midterms
Senator Mark Warner expressed high concern about free and fair midterm elections, on “The Jim Acosta Show” on Substack. “I am so afraid about what may happen in the days and weeks leading up to the election in an effort to not allow the American people to express their will this year, because if they do express their will, I think it is soundly against this president”, Warner says.
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DHS Targets Hanover for ICE Facility
On 1/22/26, Hanover County officials reported that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contacted Hanover County about purchasing and rehabilitating a warehouse near Ashland to convert it into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility. The Hanover County Board of Supervisors, which did not initiate the project, will discuss the matter at its 1/28 meeting at 6 PM and has thirty days to respond to DHS.
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.
2026 Challengers to Congressman Rob Wittman and Senator Mark Warner
Two 2026 races are heating up: more candidates entered the VA1 Congressional Democratic Primary, and an underdog candidate launched a bid to challenge Senator Mark Warner.Read More
6/21/25 – Town Hall With U.S. Senator Mark Warner
You are invited to participate in a Community Conversation with Senator Mark Warner on Saturday, June 21st. This conversation will be an opportunity to discuss pressing local and national issues, ask questions, and share your concerns. We hope you’ll join us for this important discussion about the future of the Richmond region and beyond. When:… Read More