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3.7% of state legislative incumbents who filed for re-election have lost in primaries

So far this year, seven state legislative incumbents—five Democrats and two Republicans—have lost to primary challengers. As of June 21, there were two incumbents in uncalled races.

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Legislators introduced triple the number of constitutional amendments related to parental rights in 2023 compared to prior years

Since 2013, at least 38 state constitutional amendments related to parental rights have been introduced in state legislatures. From 2013 to 2021, there were between one and three amendments introduced each year. In 2022, there were four constitutional amendments introduced. In 2023, that number more than tripled, with 13 state…

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Backlash to data centers prompts political upset in northern Virginia

The tech industry’s drive to dot the Virginia landscape with data centers may have hit a snag this week in Prince William County

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‘Trump in heels’ loses election bid

Amanda Chase previously censured by colleagues for defence of Jan 6 rioters

The Independent UK

A look at how key primaries in Virginia played out

Welcome to the Thursday, June 22, Brew.

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‘Tiger King’ star 'Doc' Antle convicted of wildlife trafficking in Virginia

Virginia's attorney general says a wild animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” has been convicted of wildlife trafficking

The Independent UK

Ousted incumbents, key matchups set: Takeaways from Virginia's primary election

A historic number of state lawmakers were ousted in this week’s Virginia primary, which featured about four dozen legislative races that set the parties’ slate of candidates for what will be a hard-fought general election

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Plane that flew over DC crashed almost straight down at high speed, report says

An unresponsive business jet that flew over the nation’s capital had plunged into a Virginia mountain at a high velocity before it burst into flames

The Independent UK

Queen City: remembering the black neighbourhood erased for the Pentagon

A new monument has been crafted in Virginia to commemorate the historically black neighbourhood destroyed in 1941 for the construction of the Pentagon

The Guardian - US

Reform-minded prosecutor in northern Virginia wins reelection nomination in Democratic primary

Reform-minded incumbent Prosecutor Buta Biberaj has won her Democratic primary over challenger Elizabeth Lancaster in Virginia

The Independent UK

State legislator defeats incumbent senator in Virginia race centered on abortion rights

Former state legislator Lashrecse Aird has defeated incumbent Democratic Sen. Joe Morrissey in a closely watched primary election nomination contest in Virginia that centered on abortion rights

The Independent UK

All candidates for Virginia House of Delegates District 15 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

All three candidates running in the June 20 Democratic primary election for Virginia House of Delegates District 15 — Laura Jane Cohen (D), Eric Schmidt (D), and Henri’ Thompson (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to…

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It’s (Primary) Election Day in Virginia!

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 20, Brew.

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For Democrats trying to retake Virginia legislature, fiery primaries are first hurdle

It's nearly been two years since Virginia Democrats lost the governor's office and the House to the GOP. Before attempting a comeback this fall, they must first survive Tuesday's expensive primaries.

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School districts struggle to implement new laws on sexually explicit books

RICHMOND, Va. — Although a new Virginia law requires schools to inform parents when sexually explicit materials are used in the classroom, some districts are using that law as the basis to go further and remove certain books from schools altogether.

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Report: Big Ten, SEC to battle for UNC, Virginia in future conference expansion

If the Big Ten were to expand again, it appears North Carolina and Virginia would be strong candidates for the league

Sports Illustrated

Ten Coaching Candidates to Succeed Bob Huggins at West Virginia

West Virginia is a sneaky good job in college basketball’s best conference. Who could end up there?

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All Candidates For Virginia House Of Delegates District 7 Complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection Survey

All four candidates running in the June 20, 2023, Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 7 completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey.

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Great-grandfather of Virginia shooter, who has full custody of 6-year-old, says boy is thriving at new school

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The great-grandfather of the 6-year-old shooter at Richneck Elementary says the boy is thriving — living with him and attending a new school in the region.

The Independent UK

Participants at Trump's Jan. 6 rally push false election claims in Virginia legislative campaigns

Most Republican candidates running for the Virginia legislature this year are centering their pitches to voters on issues such as education, the cost of living and gun rights

The Independent UK

Pioneering transgender lawmaker has advice for pushing back against transphobic bills

Danica Roem, the first openly transgender lawmaker to be elected and serve in a state legislature, talks with Eric Garcia about being a voice for transgender Virginians, what Democrats can do to defend trans youth and the future of political representation

Reason

Small Porn Producers Will Be Hurt Most by New Age Verification Laws

New mandates in states like Utah and Virginia will lock in large incumbents like PornHub while discouraging positive trends and self-regulation in the industry.

The Independent UK

Amazon debuts its headquarters complex in Virginia as it brings workers back to office

Amazon has unveiled the first phase of its new headquarters complex in Virginia

Space

Rocket Lab is set to launch a mystery mission from Virginia. What could it be?

Rocket Lab is gearing up to launch a mission from Virginia in the next few days, but you apparently won't be able to watch it live.

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More filed amendments in Texas than the average from the past 15 years

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