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Governor
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:02 AM
      

New Va. GOP Ticket Touring State Monday

The newly named Republican candidate for governor in Virginia, Ken Cuccinelli, is making four stops around the Commonwealth Monday to introduce voters to his new GOP ticket Monday. Read »

Tommy Wells
Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 7:55 AM
      

Emphasizing Ethics, Wells Announces Mayoral Run

The race to be elected Mayor of the District of Columbia in 2014 now has two official participants after Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells officially announced his candidacy Saturday afternoon in Northeast D.C. Read »

Virginia
Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 8:51 AM

Cuccinelli Accepts Va. GOP's Gubernatorial Nomination

Cuccinelli Accepts Va. GOP's Gubernatorial Nomination

Ken Cuccinelli, Virginia's conservative activist attorney general, formally became the Republican gubernatorial nominee by acclamation Saturday Read »

AM read
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 8:29 AM
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By Perry Stein

O'Malley Designates $280M to Purple Line

O'Malley Designates $280M to Purple Line

The Maryland governor announced the initial projects that would be used with the revenue from the increased gas tax he signed into law Thursday. Read »

va politics
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 9:06 AM
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By NBC Washington, Associated Press

GOP State Convention Kicks Off in Virginia

GOP State Convention Kicks Off in Virginia

The party will formally nominate Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli as its candidate for governor. Read »

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:53 PM
Gun Owners Upset Over Maryland's Tough New Firearm Law

Gun Owners Upset Over Maryland's Tough New Firearm Law

A new battle is brewing over gun control in Maryland. On Thursday, Gov. Martin O'Malley signed one of the toughest bills in the nation into law. It takes effect in October. And News4's Chris Gordon... Watch »

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 9:55 AM
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By Perry Stein

Poll: McAuliffe Takes Slight Lead in Race

Poll: McAuliffe Takes Slight Lead in Race

The latest Quinnipiac University poll has McAuliffe leading Cuccinelli 43-38 percent. Read »

Ken Cuccinelli
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:09 PM
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By Bob Lewis

Va. AG Hires Law Firm for Governor's Office

Va. AG Hires Law Firm for Governor's Office

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli cited a conflict of interest Wednesday in recusing his office from representing Gov. Bob McDonnell and hiring private lawyers to handle matters arising from a case pending against... Read »

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 6:48 PM
Takoma Park Lowers Voting Age to 16

Takoma Park Lowers Voting Age to 16

For the first time in U.S. history, 16-year-olds will be able vote in city elections. News4's Erika Gonzalez tells us why this new demographic can have a bigger impact than expected in Takoma Park,... Watch »

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 9:14 AM
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By Perry Stein

AM Read: McDonnell Rating Hits New Low

AM Read: McDonnell Rating Hits New Low

A new poll shows Gov. McDonnell's approval rating dropping below 50 percent, but still found that voters don't really care about the Star Scientific Scandal. Read »

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Julie Carey
Julie Carey News4 Virginia Reporter Julie Carey is a News4 reporter focusing on Virginia issues and politics.
Chris Gordon
Chris Gordon News4 Maryland Reporter Chris Gordon is a legal analyst and reporter for NBC4, focusing on Maryland.
Domenico Montanaro
Domenico Montanaro NBC News Political Reporter Domenico Montanaro is an NBC News Political Reporter, analyst for NBC News' First Read and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
Mark Murray
Mark Murray NBC News Deputy Political Director Mark Murray is the NBC News Deputy Political Director, NBC News First Read analyst and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
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Tom Sherwood News4 Political Reporter Tom Sherwood is a reporter for News4 specializing in politics and the D.C. government.
Perry Stein First Read-DMV Contributor Perry Stein is D.C.-based journalist from Miami. She has written for The Miami Herald and The Wall Street Journal.
Chuck Thies
Chuck Thies First Read DMV Contributor Chuck Thies is a political analyst and consultant. His columns appear every Tuesday and Thursday on First Read DMV. He co-hosts "DC Politics" on WPFW, 89.3 FM.
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Chuck Todd NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd is the NBC News Political Director, host of “The Daily Rundown” on MSNBC and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
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