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Democrat Abigail Spanberger to become Virginia’s first female governor – as it happened

The Associated Press projects Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears

The Guardian - US

D'Angelo's funeral took place in Virginia at the weekend

R+B legend D'Angelo was laid to rest in a Virginia funeral service over the weekend following his death last month at the age of 51 from pancreatic cancer.

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Will a Mamdani Victory Push the Democrats Further Left?

Plus: Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races, a court ruling extending SNAP funding during the shutdown, and Trump’s tariff fight reaches the Supreme Court

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Karl Rove gives his predictions for the key races this week - including one upset

Rove zeroed in on the New York City mayoral race and gubernatorial and down-ballot races in New Jersey and Virginia

The Independent UK

Election Day 2025: Five predictions on crucial New Jersey, California, New York and Virginia races

IN FOCUS: Are suburbanites in Virginia mad enough at Trump for taking their jobs? Will Trump’s multi-racial coalition hold in New Jersey? Will Zohran Mamdani have a mandate to govern? Eric Garcia with a series of bold predictions

The Independent UK

What to watch in Tuesday’s elections in Virginia, New Jersey and beyond - Roll Call

Key contests include the Virginia and New Jersey governor's races, the New York City mayor race and a California redistricting ballot measure.

Roll Call

‘What’s flirting for them is NOT for us’: Virginia woman leaves her gym. Then a man blocks her in her parking spot in an attempt to get her number

A Virginia woman just got hit on in the most unsettling way. That’s because a man blocked her car with his, all in an attempt to flirt with her.

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In the Spotlight: Tim Kaine - Roll Call

Virginia senator leads a push to end Brazil tariffs and reaffirm Congress' authority in international trade.

Roll Call

What Does It Mean To Be A Harry Potter Fan In 2025?

Once a year, thousands of Harry Potter fans descend onto Staunton, Virginia. But that means something different now.

Inverse

The military’s diversity rises out of recruitment targets, not any ‘woke’ goals

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump addressed hundreds of military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia in late September 2025.

The Conversation

Abortion is on the ballot in three US states, from supreme court to governor

Reproductive justice has changed the face of judicial and gubernatorial races as abortion sanctuaries fight back

The Guardian - US

Dems outpace GOP ad spending for Tuesday's elections

The party's spending is among the reasons Democrats are favored to win most of the key races.

Axios

DNC chair says wins in Virginia and New Jersey would signal 2026 blue wave - Roll Call

DNC Chair Ken Martin says Democrats have the momentum ahead of elections in New Jersey and Virginia, which could signal a blue wave in 2026.

Roll Call

Abigail Spanberger presents herself as bulwark against chaos and cruelty

Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia is betting that the antidote to Trumpism is unflashy competence and a focus on cost of living

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"No one knew what the hell we stood for": Dems ease off democracy message for '25

Their strategies amount to a rejection of former Vice President Harris' approach in last year's presidential campaign.

The Guardian - US

Rigging the map? How power in US Congress is likely to shift after supreme court ruling and redistricting fights

Republicans hold a 219-213 majority in the House, but they could lock in more seats if reapportionments go their way

The Guardian - US

Obama criticizes Trump and Republican policy in stump speech for Abigail Spanberger

Former US president headlines event for Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, who leads in polls

The Independent UK

Obama shreds Trump over ballroom, bizarre Truth Social videos and family’s crypto fortune: ‘It’s like every day is Halloween’

Obama laid into Trump during a speech in support of Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger

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Scoop: Trump pours millions into Virginia, New Jersey races

The contests will be an early barometer for the 2026 midterm election.

International Business Times UK

Abby Zwerner's Emotional Testimony: Ex-Teacher Still Traumatised After Getting Shot by 6-Year-Old Student 2 Years Ago

Abby Zwerner, the former Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student, shared the lasting effects of the incident in an emotional testimony.

Roll Call

Ohio approves new House map that would boost GOP chances in 2026 - Roll Call

Ohio’s redistricting commission on Friday approved a new House map that could help Republicans pick up two seats in the 2026 elections.

The Guardian - US

Teacher tells court she thought she had died after six-year-old shot her in Virginia school

Abby Zwerner is suing former assistant principal for $40m, saying she failed to act after reports that child had gun

The Guardian - US

New York declares state of emergency to award food banks $65m amid shutdown

Oregon and Virginia also issued emergency declarations to fund food assistance as shutdown imperils Snap benefits

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Russian Revolution royal refugee claimed to resurface in West Virginia. It took a sample of her intestine to prove her story wrong

A royal mystery that only found its answer in death.

The Independent UK

Teacher who was shot by 6-year-old student at school testifies she thought she had died

A former Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in 2023 says she thought she died that day

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