‘First step’ complete for Va. abortion rights advocates as amendment passes in General Assembly – WTOP News

Supporters of abortion rights in Virginia reached a significant milestone this week as a proposed constitutional amendment cleared the General Assembly. Supporters of abortion rights in Virginia reached a significant milestone this week as a proposed constitutional amendment cleared the General Assembly. The measure narrowly passed both the Senate and House of Delegates, marking the…

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Virginia’s likely Republican nominee for governor reflects on her priorities, reentry into politics – WTOP News

Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears spoke with WTOP about why she’s running in Virginia’s 2024 governor race and outlined her political agenda. Read more: Why Virginia’s likely Democratic nominee for governor is leaving ‘chaos’ of Congress to focus on the state Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump…

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Why Virginia’s likely Democratic nominee for governor is leaving ‘chaos’ of Congress to focus on the state – WTOP News

After serving three terms in Congress, Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger will soon be on the campaign trail in Virginia as she runs for governor in 2025. Read more: Virginia’s likely Republican nominee for governor reflects on her priorities, reentry into politics FILE – Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., speaks at a campaign rally on Nov….

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Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality – WTOP News

Democrats who control both chambers of the Virginia legislature are hoping to make good on promises made on the campaign trail, including becoming the first Southern state to expand constitutional protections for abortion access. FILE – Del. Marcia ‘Cia’ Price, D-Newport News, looks at the vote tally board during the House session at the Capitol…

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