Starting the year off with a miles-wide earthquake, to the collapse of a decades-old bridge in Baltimore and rounding out the year with a decisive election season — plenty has transpired in the D.C. area this year. This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.In order to view the video…
Alyia Gaskins is preparing to take office after making history last week by becoming the first Black woman elected mayor of Alexandria, Virginia. Alyia Gaskins is preparing to take office after making history last week by becoming the first Black woman elected mayor of Alexandria, Virginia. In early January, she will be formally sworn in….
One of two special elections was announced Monday to replace Virginia state senators who were recently elected to the U.S. House, and candidates are already lining up to take over the seats. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One of two special elections was announced Monday to replace Virginia state senators who were recently elected to the…
Three years after a law went into effect giving Virginia localities the option to adopt ranked-choice voting, only Arlington County and the city of Charlottesville have adopted it. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. While many Virginians focused on this year’s congressional and presidential elections, Arlington County became the first locality in…
A new mayor running unopposed and five incumbent Town Council members winning reelection highlighted Haymarket’s municipal elections on Tuesday. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A new mayor running unopposed and five incumbent Town Council members winning reelection highlighted Haymarket’s municipal elections…
Voting trends that were seen nationally in the presidential election also appeared in Maryland and Virginia. Stay with WTOP on air, online and on the WTOP News app for the latest local and national election developments. Sign up for WTOP’s Election Desk weekly newsletter to stay informed through Inauguration Day. Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of…
Tim Kaine has won reelection to his third term as the junior U.S. senator from Virginia. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Hung Cao in Tuesday’s election. Sen. Tim Kaine has won reelection to his third term as the junior U.S. senator from Virginia. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger Hung Cao in Tuesday’s election. Cao is…
Polls have closed in Virginia, where voters are not only choosing the next commander in chief but also electing members of Congress and leaders for local offices. The battle for the White House inches toward the end in a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Polls have closed in…
A Prince William County high school senior looked for ways she would be able to help other students register to vote for the first time this fall. Sign up for WTOP’s Election Desk weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date through Election Day 2024 with the latest developments in this historic presidential election cycle. A Prince William…
Here are the unofficial election results of some local general election races in Virginia. Visit WTOP’s Election 2024 page for our comprehensive coverage. Listen live to 103.5 FM for the latest. Sign up for WTOP’s Election Desk newsletter for headlines and analysis from now until Inauguration Day. Here are the unofficial results of some local general election races in Virginia. Leading…
