On Politics
Free Lance-Star reporter Chelyen Davis covers Virginia government.
RPV convention updates
FINAL UPDATE: 10:23 p.m., Baptist minister E.W. Jackson wins the lieutenant governor nomination. Snyder conceded. That puts the Republican statewide ticket at Cuccinelli, Jackson and Obenshain. The three will do …more
May 18th, 2013
Cuccinelli accepts GOP nomination, pushes multiple debates
Virginia Republicans have formalized Ken Cuccinelli’s nomination for governor today at the party’s convention in Richmond. Convention delegates are due to choose their candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general …more
May 16th, 2013
Cuccinelli on energy: more drilling, less regulation
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli went to coal country today to announce his energy platform. While it doesn’t get too specific, the plan focuses on decreased government regulation and broader …more
May 16th, 2013
Do states’ nativity rates affect politics?
In 1910, Virginia had one of the highest nativity rates — the rate of people living in the state who were born here. In 2010, it had one of the …more
May 15th, 2013
Bolling forms new PAC for moderates in GOP
Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, who stepped away from his bid for governor after more conservative Republicans took control of the state party’s apparatus and switched its nomination method to a …more
May 13th, 2013
Gov says burial of bomber in Doswell “a matter of private property”
Gov. Bob McDonnell says the burial of Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev at a Muslim cemetery in Doswell “wouldn’t have been my choice” but isn’t a matter for the state …more
May 13th, 2013
Cuccinelli talks jobs in 2nd TV ad
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli is releasing his second TV ad today, this time focusing on economic issues. The ad, which you can watch here, refers to proposals Cuccinelli announced …more
May 7th, 2013
Cuccinelli unveils tax cut proposal in gov race
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli wants to cut the state income and corporate tax rates, and limit the state’s budget growth. He also wants to look at eliminating local business …more
May 1st, 2013
Cantor backs Orrock in primary vs Tea Party challenger
Embroiled in a primary challenge thanks to his vote for Gov. Bob McDonnell’s transportation bill, Del. Bobby Orrock is calling in the support of a big gun — House Majority …more
May 1st, 2013
Gov candidates up with first TV ads
Both Republican Ken Cuccinelli and Democrat Terry McAuliffe are out with their first TV ads of the race this week. Unlike most of the recent press releases from the campaigns …more
