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How Trump's DOGE Cuts Could Backfire on GOP in Virginia Governor Race
The sweeping federal workforce layoffs could upend the gubernatorial election, a key bellwether for Trump, experts told Newsweek.
Federal layoffs shake up Virginia ahead of 2025 governor's race
ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia could be one of the states most affected by President Donald Trump's moves to shrink the federal workforce — and this year’s race for governor will test whether the slashing approach is a political loser, winner or nonissue in a state home to more than 340,000 federal workers, according to census data.
Two Virginia state GOP lawmakers challenge Winsome Earle-Sears in governor primary race
“Many in Southwest Virginia have said they will NOT support our current announced Republican gubernatorial nominee hopeful. ‘She doesn’t support Trump,’ they say,” Chase said in her ...
Another failed White MAGA enters Virginia Republican governor’s race
Dave LaRock, the college dropout former MAGA state delegate, now has an opponent from his right in the now-crowded Virginia Republican governor’s race.
Another Republican enters Virginia governor election race
Amanda Chase served in the Virginia Senate from 2016 to 2024. She will face Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the Republican primary.
Is Lieutenant Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears still the GOP favorite after governor’s race shakeup?
Sears. However, with two new candidates making a late entry into the race, it seems that the result could now be up in the air. “It’s kind of wild last-minute stuff,” said Randolph-Macon Political Science Professor Rich Meagher.
Maddow Blog | Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.28.25: Virginia’s GOP gubernatorial field gets crowded
In Virginia, the Republican field of gubernatorial candidates for this year’s election was effectively limited to incumbent ...
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‘Don’t Maryland my Virginia’: GOP governor candidate paints dark picture of Old Line State
The frontrunner to become Virginia’s next Republican gubernatorial nominee is working hard to distinguish her state from its northern neighbor. In a Facebook post Monday, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle ...
Musk issues warning after anti-DOGE eruptions at GOP town halls revealed to be backed by Soros
Indivisible and MoveOn are partisan networks tied to George Soros, a powerful left-wing figure who has donated billions to ...
Virginia state senator known as ‘Trump in heels’ launches bid for governor
Virginia state Sen. Amanda Chase (R ) announced late Wednesday that she is running for governor, becoming the latest ...
Top GOP recruit for crucial 2026 Senate race hints when he will make an announcement
Popular conservative Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia, who is top GOP recruit to flip a Democrat held Senate seat in the ...
Virginia Mercury11d
Virginia GOP feud with conservative wing spills into critical election year
With all 100 seats in the House of Delegates and three statewide offices on the ballot this year, Virginia Republicans are ...
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West Virginia GOP Triples Down on Obsession With Removing Rape Exception From Abortion Ban
West Virginia Republicans have introduced a third ... of a wildly offensive circus in the legislature last week, when one GOP state senator withdrew his version of the bill, the Unborn Child ...
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‘Don’t Screw It Up’: Sen. Jim Justice and Babydog Have a Message for the GOP
W.Va., and Babydog join Bradley Devlin on “The Signal Sitdown” to discuss his journey from West Virginia to Washington.
Virginia gov promises 'full cooperation' with ICE to deport illegal immigrants
Virginia became the latest of a handful of mostly GOP states that are compelling law enforcement officers to work with federal authorities to enforce immigration laws.