Transplant is at least the third candidate vying for the GOP nomination in Virginia’s 7th District.
Garden State native Darius Mayfield, now planted in Stafford, seeks congressional seat
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2025 Voter Guide: City of Fredericksburg
From statewide races to Ward seats on city council and school board, here’s what will be included on your ballot.
Lee Hill District voters have ‘three distinct options’ in school board race
Rich Lieberman, Gabrielle Sulzbach Pickover and Todd Rump are vying to replace Lisa Phelps on the board.
Battening down the Hatch: Fredericksburg Dems pull endorsements of two federal employees
Endorsement remains for Ward 1 candidate Matt Rowe, whose opponent Ken Gantt is a federal employee barred from participating in partisan elections.
Kaine, Vindman implore Congress to reboot program that benefited Spotsylvania students with disabilities
The Charting My Path for Future Success program was discontinued by the Trump administration in February.
Spending bill could mean loss of hospital revenue, harm to homeless
The White House, however, has said the legislation will protect Medicaid.
With Lewis as inspiration, Fredericksburg protestors strive to ‘Make Good Trouble’
The protest was a tribute to the late John Lewis, a Congressman representing Georgia and a major figure in the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
No-fish story: Milde afraid that lack of menhaden is dooming osprey
The Republican lawmaker says Democratic partisanship is preventing a study of the fishing industry.
Kaine, Warner vote no, but Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passes U.S. Senate
Rep. Eugene Vindman, who represents the Fredericksburg area, also voted against the bill when it was taken up in the House.
Here are some of the new state laws that will take effect Tuesday
They concern everything from cyberbullying to insurance coverage.
Business trip: Spanberger tours shops, addresses issues during campaign stop in Fredericksburg
Democratic candidate for governor met with small-business owners as part of her ‘Span Virginia Bus Tour.’
Candidates will make their pitch at King George forum on Thursday
Doors open at Tabernacle Baptist Church at 5:30 p.m. for event hosted by county’s Tea Party.
Virginia slashes voter data costs ahead of 2025 elections
Change dramatically lowers the price of essential voter data — including lists of registered voters, new registrants, and past voters.
Democrat Jones carried four of five localities in Fredericksburg area
While state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi also won the party’s nod for lieutenant governor, she didn’t shine in the Fredericksburg region.
State Sen. Tara Durant announces her intention to run for Congress
If she gets the GOP nomination, she could face Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman.
With official results pending, Hashmi is apparent victor in Democratic lieutenant governor primary
The election’s razor-thin margins set the stage for a possible recount.
Garcia, Hayes state their positions on key issues in battle for Spotsylvania board of supervisors seat
The Colorado native is competing with incumbent Lori Hayes in the Lee Hill District.
Jones edges Taylor in Democratic attorney general primary
In the crowded six-way Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, no winner had emerged by late Tuesday night.
Matt Kelly running for Fredericksburg Ward 3 City Council seat
Longtime resident, former City Councilor will face Susanna Finn in November’s election.
What to know ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Lt. Gov., AG
Six candidates are the ballot for lieutenant governor, and two others will face off for the party’s nod for Virginia attorney general.
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