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National report: Richmond’s asthma death rate is fifth highest. What’s happening in Henrico? • Shannon Taylor declares victory over Rob Wittman; what's next?

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National report: Richmond’s asthma death rate is fifth highest. What’s happening in Henrico?

While it’s no secret that Metro Richmond has a reputation for allergies, a new national report suggests the region’s breathing problems run deeper.

Richmond ranks fifth nationally for its asthma-related death rate, and the broader metro area ranks as the 27th worst place in the nation for asthma (among the 100 most populated metros studied), according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2026 Asthma Capitals report. (Click here to continue reading)

Shannon Taylor declares victory over Rob Wittman; what's next?
Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor says she is moving forward as the candidate-elect in Virginia's 1st District, though the Associated Press has not yet called the race
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Taylor unseats Wittman in congressional victory, fueled by overwhelming Henrico support
Henrico commonwealth's attorney wins 46 of 48 county precincts, helping Democrats flip a longtime Republican congressional seat in Virginia's First District
Henrico CitizenLiana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter
Anger and disgust at the current administration, along with hope for change, drove many First District Henrico voters into the voting booths Tuesday
Voters who shared their sentiments before and after casting their votes on Election Day at several polling locations in Western Henrico County shared economic concerns and other anxieties about how they felt the country is being run, pushing many to bubble in a vote for Shannon Taylor. At several precincts
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Virginians protect gay marriage, voting rights and reproductive rights in state Constitution
On Election Day, Virginians approved three amendments to enshrine reproductive, marriage and voting rights for former felons into the state’s constitution, the culmination of a multi-year journey through the state legislature galvanized by lawmakers, advocates and major federal shifts. Over 61% of voters answered yes to Ballot Question
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
McClellan cruises to reelection in Fourth District, wins 39 of 42 Henrico precincts
U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan easily won reelection Nov. 3 in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District, defeating two challengers and carrying 39 of the 42 Henrico County precincts included in the district. McClellan, a Democrat, had received nearly 200,000 votes, or about 70%, as of midnight, according to unofficial
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Warner wins fourth term, Luria ousts Kiggans in VA-02
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., won a fourth term in Tuesday’s midterm elections, defeating Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa, a retired U.S. Army major general, 60% to 40%, with 3.1 million votes cast by 11 p.m., according to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Start 1 Spark to host community open house Nov. 5
Start 1 Spark will host a free community open house Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. at NOVA of Virginia Aquatics, 100 Nova Way in Henrico’s Regency area.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Fur Finder: Nov. 4, 2026
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal's picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
This Day in Henrico History: Nov. 4 – Obama carries Henrico in a major presidential voting shift
On Nov. 4, 2008, Henrico County voters gave Barack Obama a majority in the presidential election, a striking reversal for a county that had supported Republican presidential nominees for decades. Contemporary Washington Post analysis found that Obama carried Henrico by 18,942 votes, taking approximately 52% to John McCain’s
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
Henrico Property Transactions: Oct. 14-20, 2026
BROOKLAND 4720 Snowmass Road, Brookland District – $0, 1,977 SF (built in 1989), from Anne Finley Wade to Anne Finley Wade. 4723 Squaw Valley Court, Brookland District – $0, 2,049 SF (built in 1995), from David Shelley and Nancy Shelley to David L. Shelley and Nancy A. Shelley, trustees. 9211
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

Lakeside's Holly Jolly Market planned Nov. 6

Henrico Theatre Company to present 'The Cricket on the Hearth' Nov. 6-22 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• Henrico's Accendra risks being delisted by New York Stock Exchange (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• Lingerfelt breaks ground on four-building warehouse complex in eastern Henrico (Richmond BizSense)
• Henrico couple celebrates 43rd wedding anniversary by voting on Election Day (WRIC)

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Henrico News Minute – Nov. 4, 2026
A big night for Henrico Democrats, as Shannon Taylor unseats Rob Wittman in the First District; Jennifer McClellan easily wins reelection in the Fourth District; Mark Warner reelected to Senate seat; Henrico removes Flock cameras on its own, but will no longer seek reimbursement for doing so.
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Henrico removes all Flock cameras, won't seek reimbursement for efforts after initially indicating it would
• Closed Capital Region Airport Commission meeting focuses on ICE flights from RIC
• For Henrico voters in the country’s ‘median district,’ decision in Wittman-Taylor race may be shaped by rising costs and rule of law
• Moody Middle, Tuckahoe Elementary ranked as Henrico’s best K-8 public schools by U.S. News & World Report
• United Airlines to begin twice-weekly nonstop service between Richmond International Airport and San Francisco

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