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Government From the top down, Virginia’s 2025 elections are packed with contenders Democrats surge with record House field and cash advantage as Republicans avoid a primary but may face turnout challenges down-ballot Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 8, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Democrats fail to override Youngkin vetoes in largely symbolic showdown Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 3, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Lawmakers push back on Youngkin budget, pass bipartisan bills on probation, dangerous driving General Assembly rejects governor’s cuts to education and health measures, while advancing efforts on criminal justice reform and road safety Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury April 3, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Political theater takes center stage as legislature returns for veto session With 159 bills on the table, including a budget overhaul, Youngkin tests the limits of executive influence — and legislative patience Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 2, 2025