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This year has been incredibly hard for so many, and the situation could get worse. At midnight, an eviction moratorium expires in Virginia. Alberto Pimienta from our sister station Telemundo 44 reports.

Virginia state Sen. Amanda Chase reversed course Friday, saying she would no longer run for governor as an independent and would instead seek the Republican nomination for the race

Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe will kick off his campaign for governor Wednesday, hoping to lead the commonwealth a second time. Several Northern Virginia Democrats told News4 McAuliffe will showcase important endorsements as he makes his announcement, including one from Alexandria Delegate and House Majority Leader Charniele Herring. In Virginia, governors may not seek consecutive terms but can run for…

A Northern Virginia delegate who led the charge to get the Equal Rights Amendment ratified this year has announced plans to step down from the General Assembly to focus on her bid for governor. “I’m stepping down from the House of Delegates to focus 100% of my time on building a grassroots movement to meet this moment,” Del. Jennifer Carroll…

Republican former Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox is making his gubernatorial run official

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is launching a run for governor despite facing two high-profile allegations of sexual assault he has strenuously denied

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kicked off his campaign for Virginia governor. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has filed paperwork to run for his old job next year, but says he’s still hasn’t made a decision yet

Virginia State Sen. Jennifer McClellan announced Thursday that she’s running for governor, which would make her the first Black woman to lead a state. News4’s Julie Carey reports.

A Virginia state senator is launching a bid to be the state’s next governor, which if successful would make her the nation’s first African-American woman to lead a state. Sen. Jennifer McClellan announced Thursday that she’s running for governor in 2021, saying she has the right skill set and track record to rebuild the state’s economy, safety nets and...

The Northern Virginia delegate who led the charge to get the Equal Rights Amendment ratified this year formally announced her bid for governor Wednesday. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief spoke to Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy.

The Northern Virginia delegate who led the charge to get the Equal Rights Amendment ratified this year formally announced her bid for governor Wednesday. “COVID-19 has exposed what was just beneath the surface, that the status quo just isn’t working,” said Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, D-2nd District. The two-term delegate from Prince William County says too many Virginians are...

A grandson of a former governor of Virginia has avoided prison time after being accused of rape.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is granting eight weeks of paid leave for new parents who work in state government.

Newly elected Lt. Governor of Virginia Justin Fairfax says he’s following the footsteps of his political hero Doug Wilder, the state’s first African-American lieutenant governor. Julie Carey reports.

Dynamic tolling came into effect Monday morning for drivers travelling on I-66. Carpoolers commuted as usual, but now solo drivers were allowed to use the express lanes… if they could afford it. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

Volunteers were out in force on Monday to encourage Virginia residents to vote for governor. “If we’re going to have change in this country, we need to start at the bottom and work our way up,” one volunteer said. News4’s Julie Carey reports on the eve of Election Day.

Harnessing voters feelings about President Donald Trump is a recurring theme of the Virginia governor’s race ahead of the June 13 primary. “In a political primary where turnout is relatively low, going for that energized, activist base of the [Democratic] party is hugely important,” Mark Rozell of George Mason University said about the Democratic race. News4’s Julie Carey looks at...

Gov. Terry McAuliffe is set to host an event for the United Negro College Fund.