Democrats Joshua Cole and Stacey Carroll also pick up victories to represent the Fredericksburg area in the House of Delegates.
‘I am elated:’ Nicole Cole defeats 35-year incumbent Orrock in race for House District 66
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PHOTOS: Scenes from election night in Stafford County
Candidates in region revel in sweep of victories.
Crump makes history as Fredericksburg elects first female majority to city council
In the city’s lone contested school board race, Annie Langdon won election in Ward 3.
Data centers to face stronger opposition after Spotsylvania election results
Challenger David Goosman and incumbent Lori Hayes, who both favor special use permits for data centers in areas zoned Industrial, breezed to victories Tuesday night.
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide races, reclaiming full control of executive branch
Spanberger defeats Earle-Sears for governor as Hashmi and Jones win down-ballot contests, capping a year shaped by federal layoffs, reproductive rights and political scandal.
Across Fredericksburg area, younger voters make their voices heard
Many who cut electoral teeth in 2024 presidential election returned to the polls with renewed vigor on Tuesday.
Two Stafford School Board seats will see new occupants regardless of election outcome
The incumbents in the Aquia and Hartwood districts didn’t seek re-election.
COLUMN: The duality of the house of Bannister
Amid an unusually nasty election cycle, a sign of civility emerges. Two signs, actually.
In Stafford’s Hartwood supervisor race, it’s two longtime residents and an Air Force veteran
Incumbent Republican Darrell English has two independent challengers: Kelly Robertson and Marcus Oats.
On the Agenda, Nov. 3-7
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
High school football roundup: Cougars remain unbeaten in Battlefield with win over Culpeper
Caroline, Spotsylvania, Brooke Point, North Stafford, and Riverbend also picked up big district victories this week.
Stuart and Navarro vie for city revenue commissioner office
Both candidates boast extensive experience from roles with the federal government.
Early voting is up ‘quite a bit’ across Fredericksburg region
Registrars report uptick in early voting compared to previous election cycles.
Stafford supervisor candidate has $77M lawsuit against county sheriff, deputies
Kelly Robertson, an independent, faces incumbent Republican Darrell English and independent Marcus Oats.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Dr. Anand Rao (AI and Cafe Au Lait at Eileen’s Bakery and Cafe)
This month, host Joey LoMonaco sits down with Dr. Anand Rao, a University of Mary Washington professor and the director of the school’s new Center for AI and the Liberal Arts.
Virginia Community College System appoints Griffith as Germanna’s next president
Tashika Griffith was the chief campus officer at St. Petersburg State College, Clearwater Campus, in Florida for the past three years.
Reversing course: Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors reduce recommended data center setbacks
Board voted 4-3 to keep data centers 400 feet from residential property lines and several public spaces.
Commission sees few Buc-ee’s backers; defers discussion on Stafford project
Only five of more than 40 speakers voiced support for the proposal at a public hearing.
SNAP-py assistance: Stafford, Fredericksburg appropriate funds to regional food bank
The localities are diverting money to aid the food bank at a time when SNAP payments face interruption.
With predecessor’s endorsement, Bowman faces Mon in city treasurer’s race
Winner will replace Brenda Wood, who is retiring at the end of the year after 23 years in the position.
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