James Walkinshaw is the favorite in the crowded Democratic primary for VA-11's special election. His opponents are expressing concerns that the nomination process favors establishment candidates and also limits voter access. by Andrew Kerley …giniapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/walkinshaws-…

This is why Brandon Jarvis and Virginia Scope is such a gem. All journalists should publish their corrections exactly like this from now on.

Democrats push unity in first day of bus tour virginiascope.com/democrats-push…

I talked to Clean Virginia's Executive Director, Brennan Gilmore, this morning. Last week, Clean Virginia celebrated that zero candidates on the Democratic statewide ticket accept contributions from Dominion Energy. Listen to the full conversation here: …giniapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/a-conversati…

Five years ago, I launched Virginia Scope with one goal: to provide clear, consistent, and independent reporting on Virginia politics. As we mark our fifth anniversary, I am asking for your help so Virginia Scope can continue to grow. open.substack.com/pub/virginiapo…

ICE agents are detaining individuals in the Chesterfield County Courthouse virginiascope.com/ice-agents-are…

Chesterfield becomes focal point in Virginia Immigration enforcement debate virginiascope.com/chesterfield-b…

Stewart Whitson is the Republican nominee for the Va-11 special congressional election - party chair Katie Gorka tells me. The Democratic nominee is expected to be announced later tonight. Virginia Scope

Supervisor James Walkinshaw is the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. virginiascope.com/walkinshaw-win…

GOP nominees share stage, but not unity virginiascope.com/gop-nominees-s…

A national group backed by a top Trump donor is attacking Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones with radio ads open.substack.com/pub/virginiapo…

Democrats lead fundraising in top statewide races, but Miyares outpaces AG opponent virginiascope.com/democrats-lead…

Rep. Jennifer McClellan wants answers on ICE actions in Chesterfield virginiascope.com/mcclellan-want…

Winsome Earle-Sears is attacking the media as rumors circulate that a former staffer is rejoining the campaign to lead it. A campaign spox denied it last week, but the rumors are ramping up about his return. Read it here: …giniapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/earle-sears-…

Virginia Democrats look to reform university board appointment system in response to GOP influence Virginia Scope …giniapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/virginia-dem…

Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash in final 100 days of history-making election virginiascope.com/spanberger-ear…

Trump comments on possibly endorsing Earle-Sears virginiascope.com/trump-comments…

AG Miyares appeals court decision over university board rejections virginiascope.com/ag-miyares-app…

Gov. Youngkin campaigns with John Reid in New Kent virginiascope.com/gov-youngkin-c…

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger is declining the CNN debate invitation. Her campaign wants the debate to be focused on Virginia issues with Virginia media. With Earle-Sears declining the VSU debate, there is still no scheduled gubernatorial debate.