⁦.⁦Glenn Youngkin⁩ finally (briefly) takes Qs on ⁦John Reid⁩ — from behind velvet rope moved from another part of the room. Don’t recall Team Yunk doing that before, but guv’s spox claimed it’s nothing new, promised pics to prove it. Will update if he does.

LISTEN: Virginia Republican Party Chairman Mark Peake says Gov. Youngkin didn’t consult with him or any other party leaders before making that call for John Reid to drop out of the lieutenant governor’s race. “No discussion whatsoever.” WTOP

NEW: Clash over finance audit turns ugly in Virginia Beach GOP. Local Chair Laura Hughes faces ouster vote Wednesday as dispute with #VA2 leadership turns into a battle for party control. virginiamercury.com/2025/05/07/aud…

NEW: Va. Democrats just hit a milestone: For the first time in recent memory, they’re running candidates in all 100 House districts. Chef Rocco DeBellis is one of them, challenging Del. Rob Bloxom in HD-100. #VALeg virginiamercury.com/2025/05/07/dem…

So proud to say I’ve accepted the position of Environment & Energy Reporter for The Virginia Mercury. This really is a dream job and in a place I’ve always wanted to live. Im eager to make connections and get to know folks in #valeg! I start in June so #lalege come say bye soon. 💕

NEW: Virginia GOP drama continues: John Curran is back — launching a write-in campaign for lieutenant governor after claiming a staffer stole his signatures. RPV Chair Mark Peake: “He is 100% not a Republican candidate.” #VAGiv virginiamercury.com/2025/05/12/joh…

Last night Virginia's House Clerk rejected three of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's vetoes to the state's budget. More details here: virginiamercury.com/2025/05/15/vir…

NEW: Richmond issues new boil water advisory just months after January’s massive water crisis. A treatment plant issue Tuesday caused pressure drops across major neighborhoods. Officials urge residents to conserve water and boil before using. #RVA virginiamercury.com/2025/05/27/new…

NEW: Rep. Gerry Connolly has been laid to rest — now the scramble begins. Gov. Youngkin hasn’t set a date for the special election in #VA11, but Dems are racing to fill a deep-blue seat. June 24 is the earliest possible.  virginiamercury.com/2025/05/28/you…

Consumer confidence in Virginia just hit its second-lowest point on record, per new Roanoke College poll. Despite rising wages, anxiety over tariffs and the economy is dragging sentiment down fast. virginiamercury.com/2025/05/28/con…

NEW: Richmond’s first water test clears after citywide boil advisory, but tap water remains off-limits in affected neighborhoods until a second round confirms safety.  Officials mum on maintenance delays that may have triggered the latest crisis.  #RVA virginiamercury.com/2025/05/29/boi…

NEW: A WWII-era boiler at a Virginia paper mill in Covington is behind more climate pollution than any other in the U.S., a new report finds. But most of it isn’t counted due to an EPA loophole that excludes wood-burning emissions. virginiamercury.com/2025/06/03/dec…

NEW: Gov. Youngkin has set a special election for Sept. 9 to fill the seat of the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. Candidates have until July 11 to file. So far, at least four Democrats have signaled their intent to run in the deep-blue #VA11. virginiamercury.com/2025/06/03/you…

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears faces growing scrutiny over her conservative record on abortion and LGBTQ+ rights — a contrast to the path Glenn Youngkin took in 2021, NBC News reports nbcnews.com/politics/elect…

NEW: Va. AG Jason Miyares breaks ranks with Trump over the pardon of ex‑Culpeper Sheriff Scott Jenkins , who was convicted in a “cash‑for‑badges” bribery scheme. “Given what I know, I would not have pardoned him,” Miyares tells me. virginiamercury.com/2025/06/11/miy…

In his reelection bid, AG Jason Miyares doubles down on a tough-on-crime, law‑and‑order message — backing Trump’s use of Marines in LA, touting sharp drops in violent crime and opioid deaths, and highlighting record settlements.  My interview ⬇️ virginiamercury.com/2025/06/13/miy…

NEW: Starting July 1, Virginia will cut voter list prices by 90% — dropping statewide data from $6,000 to $600. The goal is to level the playing field for campaigns & boost election transparency ahead of Nov 4. virginiamercury.com/2025/06/24/vir…