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Reid crashed a Spanberger press conference Reid and Spanberger had a friendly exchange at a Henrico early voting location this morning.

Republican LG nominee John Reid crashed a press conference being held by Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger, resulting in a friendly exchange between the two.

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Chesterfield House race tangled in racism claims and legal threats A House race in Chesterfield County has resulted in accusations of racist texts, cease-and-desist letters, unaired commercials, and a lot of drama.

Accusations of racist texts, legal threats and an unaired campaign ad are fueling controversy in a Chesterfield County House race.

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New poll: Spanberger maintains lead in race for governor A closer race for LG.

A new poll shows Spanberger and Jones with significant leads, while it is a tighter race for LG. Former Gov. Doug Wilder says this is a sign that Gov. Youngkin has little influence with Virginia voters.

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Spanberger, Earle-Sears have sights set on Hampton Roads debate Spanberger turned down the CNN debate, one day after Earle-Sears declined the People's Debate.

Spanberger and Earle-Sears appear to have their sights set on a Hampton Roads debate

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Youngkin directs state police to investigate Fairfax claims Youngkin announced that he is directing the state police to investigate claims made that Fairfax County Schools staff were involved in underage students receiving abortions without parental consent.

FCPS told me that they are prepared to fully cooperate with the state police investigation, but did not provide further comment specific to the issue.

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Gov. Youngkin campaigns with John Reid in New Kent This is the Virginia Scope daily newsletter covering Virginia politics from top to bottom.

Gov. Youngkin campaigned with John Reid in New Kent County tonight.

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AG Miyares appeals court decision over university board rejections Miyares on Monday formally filed to appeal a July court decision that affirmed Senate Democrats’ rejection of some of Youngkin’s university board appointees.

Miyares filed with the Virginia Supreme Court to appeal a July court decision that affirmed Senate Democrats’ rejection of some of Youngkin’s university board appointees. Miyares is citing multiple reasons for filing the appeal.

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Let's debate these debates! Miyares and Jones are teeing off over debates.

I love a good debate about debates

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Interview: Sean Sublette launches campaign for VA-01 Sublette is seeking the Democratic nomination to run against Rep. Rob Wittman in VA-01.

Meteorologist Sean Sublette launched his campaign today for the Democratic nomination to run against Rep. Rob Wittman in VA-01. Watch me interview with him here: open.substack.com/pub/virginia...

Commentary: More GOP dysfunction From Bolling: It is ultimately up to Winsome Sears to bring unity to the GOP ticket. If she refuses to do so she will prove that she is not qualified to serve as Governor.

New commentary from Bill Bolling: "It is ultimately up to Winsome Sears to bring unity to the GOP ticket. If she refuses to do so she will prove that she is not qualified to serve as governor."
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Republicans continue to speak out about the Earle-Sears campaign Republicans across the commonwealth are starting to speak out, underscoring the party’s lack of unity and waning faith in the woman expected to take the reins of GOP leadership in Virginia.

“Ultimately, unified beats divided anytime,” said Dr. Stephen Farnsworth. “And the Republican Party’s inability to really get together is yet another problem for a party that's already looking at a difficult year.”

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I am reserving sponsorships for the newsletter during the 2026 session now with a discounted rate. During the 2025 session, this newsletter averaged more than 42,000 views per day.

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Earle-Sears attacks media as campaign struggles Trailing in money and in the polls, Earle-Sears turns her attention to attacking the media. Even the media from her own party.

Earle-Sears attacks the media as her campaign continues to struggle

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McClellan wants answers on ICE actions in Chesterfield Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-VA04, is seeking answers from federal immigration officials after agents detained mostly nonviolent individuals at the Chesterfield County Courthouse.

Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-VA04, is seeking answers from federal immigration officials after agents detained mostly nonviolent individuals at the Chesterfield County Courthouse.

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New poll shows big leads for Democratic statewide ticket The sky is blue for Democrats in Virginia.

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A new look at money in Virginia politics The latest campaign filings in Virginia statewide races.

The latest campaign filings for statewide races
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JLARC report finds some school districts are incorrectly citing a 2022 law when removing books from libraries The report found that school divisions have the authority to select and remove books from libraries, but some are misinterpreting a 2022 law to justify book removals.

A new report from JLARC today found that some school districts are misinterpreting a 2022 law when citing it as a reason for removing a book from a school library.

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George Mason’s president appears to be the Trump administration’s next target Another Virginia university president appears to be in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s administration.

George Mason’s president appears to be the Trump administration’s next target

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Senate Democrats to push back further as Youngkin gains full control of Virginia universities Senate Democrats consider blocking more Youngkin university board appointments as he exerts influence

Democrats are making moves to block Youngkin — who ran on education issues and has focused on removing race and gender-related concepts from K-12 — as they fear he may try to further his legacy of reforming higher education during the last year of his term.

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Response to CNBC top state for business ranking Political figures are responding to the news that Virginia is being ranked number four in CNBC’s top states for business rankings.

Statewide nominees react to Virginia being ranked fourth in CNBC’s Top States for Business
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Energy plans from gubernatorial nominees As AI booms and the grid strains, Virginia grapples with competing energy visions.

Thanks to @jaaavis.bsky.social for talking with me about weather, climate, and energy for his story this afternoon.

Energy plans from gubernatorial nominees As AI booms and the grid strains, Virginia grapples with competing energy visions.

Earle-Sears or Spanberger will have to guide Virginia as new concerns over energy supply and demand arise in the commonwealth. There is also the aspect of the impact on the environment. Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/virginia...

LIVE NOW: Watch/listen to the first GOP joint statewide ticket rally Brandon Jarvis on Substack

Watch the GOP statewide ticket hold their first joint event. Gov. Glenn Youngkin is speaking right now open.substack.com/live-stream/...

Stories from this week A look back at Virginia Scope's coverage.

A look back at Virginia Scope's stories from this week. open.substack.com/pub/virginia...

Reports: UVA President to step down The Trump administration has demanded Jim Ryan's resignation

Reports: UVA President to step down after pressure from Trump's DOJ.

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DLGA invests $1 million in Hashmi’s campaign Ebbin and Henson respond to Reid opposing amendment to repeal same-sex marriage ban

-Ebbin and Henson respond to Reid opposing amendment to repeal same-sex marriage ban.

-DLGA invests $1 million in Hashmi’s campaign.

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Jones is receiving a $1 million investment in his campaign for attorney general The Democratic Attorneys General Association is investing $1 million in Jay Jones’ campaign. This is just an “initial” investment, DAGA said.

Jay Jones is receiving a $1 million investment in his campaign for attorney general www.virginiascope.com/jones-is-rec...

Talking ICE in Chesterfield with Brad Kutner I talked with Brad Kutner of Radio IQ about our coverage of immigration officials in Chesterfield.

@bradkutner.bsky.social and I talk about the Chesterfield ICE situation

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Chesterfield becomes focal point in Virginia Immigration enforcement debate Lawyers say they are feeling intimidated by groups of men standing silently in rooms not typically open to the public. Spouses are crying in hallways. Families go days without being able to contact lo...

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