Repeal of Same-Sex Marriage Ban Sidelined Until 2015 in Virginia

Senate Privileges and Elections Committee deferred eight proposed constitutional amendments.

Terry McAuliffe Inauguration as Virginia's Next Governor

Images from the rainy day as commonwealth leadership changes hands.

Medicaid Expansion, Ethics Reform, Contraception Coverage and More: A Snapshot of the 2014 Virginia General Assembly Session

'Revenge porn,' guns at private schools and banning electronic cigarettes for minors are also on the table.

Candidate Concedes in Virginia Attorney General Race

Totals still have to be certified between Mark Herring and Mark Obenshain, but preliminary results point to a clear, but still narrow, end to the election.

Undocumented Immigrants Call for Driver’s Licenses

With Democrat Terry McAuliffe weeks from the governor’s office, a priority rises from the undocumented and their supporters.

E-Cig Ban for Minors Headed to Virginia House of Delegates

Bill in Richmond would allow state to regulate electronic cigarettes the same way it regulates traditional tobacco products.

Gun Ban Proposed for Stalkers, Domestic Abusers

Gun law 'loophole' in Virginia, says State Del.-elect Marcus Simon.

Winner in Virginia's Attorney General Race By How Many Votes?

Recount likely after State Board of Elections certifies results.

Mental Health After Deeds Stabbing: What’s the Fix in Virginia?

A high-profile family tragedy brings spotlight back to a struggle to provide access to care.

Obama, Clinton to Visit Kennedy Gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery

The 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is Friday, Nov. 22.

Creigh Deeds Stabbed, Son Killed, According to Report

Former Virginia gubernatorial candidate being treated at University of Virginia Medical Center, according to reports.

Political, Government and Public Safety Bloggers Wanted: Share Your Voice on Patch!

You are working hard for your community — let residents know about it at Patch!

Virginia Attorney General Race: And in a Tie, the Winner Is ...

In case of tie, vote shifts to general assembly.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Democrat Herring Leapfrogs Ahead in Attorney General Race

Fairfax County still has unresolved results.

Terry McAuliffe’s No. 1 Priority as Governor

What do you think it should be?

Voting Error Could Change Outcome of Election

The results of these ballots could prove pivotal in races such as the attorney general's.

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Local Results: Woodbridge District Votes Democrat

Local residents voted Tuesday for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, local delegate, and school board races.

County Might Add or Change Precincts or Polling Places

Virginia Elections 2013: Live Updates From the Polls, Campaigns and Voters

Election Day play-by-play as voters pick next #VaGov

Woodbridge Election Results: Steady Turnout, Quiet Voters

Voter turnout has been steady and quiet so far.

Complete Results for Virginia Election 2013, Governor Race: We Have a Winner

See running vote totals for Democrat Terry McAuliffe, Republican Ken Cuccinelli and Libertarian Robert Sarvis, live, as they come in. More totals for lieutenant governor and attorney general races.

Virginia Governor Write-Ins: Christian Grey, Robert Griffin III, Blind Dog and One Super Barista

There is a fourth option in the 2013 election: None of the Above.

Will I Need to Bring a Photo ID on Election Day?

A law requiring photo identification at the polls was signed into law in May in Virginia. This new photo ID requirement will not take effect until July 1, 2014, but you will need to bring some form of ID.

Speak Out: Who Are You Voting For?

What are the issues that matter to you this election?

Election 2013: You’re Not Voting Tuesday? Why Not?

Will Virginia voters stay away from the polls in droves?

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Where to Vote in the Woodbridge District

Find your precinct in the Woodbridge area.

Cuccinelli, Sen. Paul Slam Obamacare, Push 'Less Government' in Fairfax

Ken Cuccinelli slammed Obamacare and said 'more government means less liberties' at a rally with Sen. Rand Paul in Fairfax Monday.

Updated: McAuliffe, Bill Clinton Campaign In Dale City, Focus on Job Creation, Differences in Gubernatorial Candidates

Bill Clinton campaigns with Terry McAuliffe.

Speak Out: Woodbridge District School Board Candidates

Steven Keen and Loree Williams are the only two candidates for the Woodbridge District seat in the upcoming school board elections.

Deep Purple: Does Election Hinge on Prince William County?

Prince William has voted for the winning gubernatorial or presidential candidate since 2004. Who is your candidate?

Government Shutdown Blame: Democrats, Tea Partiers or All of the GOP?

While government workers will be paid for their time off, many contractors furloughed during the government shutdown will not.

Back to Work: Government Shutdown is Over

Congress votes to reopen government, raise the debt ceiling.

'19 Kids and Counting' Virginia Style: Duggars Campaign for Cuccinelli, Jackson

"In order for women to succeed, they need to be safe and protected," a Family Research Council staff member told those gathered.

Marine Corps Marathon Jeopardized by Shutdown

The October 20 Army 10 Miler has been re-routed due to the government shutdown.

Last Chance: Register to Vote For the Virginia General Election

The deadline to register for the Nov. 5 elections is Oct. 15.

19 Kids (and One Controversial Virginia Road Trip) and Counting

Readers react to the Duggar family's campaign stops for GOP candidates this week.

Speak Out: The Duggars' Stance on Birth Control

The stars of TLC's "19 and Counting" are coming to Woodbridge on Oct. 16 to support Ken Cuccinelli.