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Rep. McClellan votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

By Richmond Leader | May 21, 2024

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Questions arise as Virginia Democrats launch unprecedented effort to drive absentee and early voting for 2023 elections

Virginia Democrats are launching an innovative 'Majority Project' ahead of the 2023 state legislative elections, capitalizing on lenient election laws and prioritizing absentee voting to amplify their electoral influence. The project's comprehensive approach aims to harness these advantages and secure a competitive edge in the upcoming political contest scheduled for Nov. 2023.

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 25, 2023

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Virginia

By Richmond Leader | Jul 11, 2022

These Virginia political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from April 1 to June 30, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Virginia

By Richmond Leader | Jun 1, 2022

These Virginia political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from Jan. 1 to March 31, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Campaign spending: Top Q4 political donation recipients in Virginia in 2021

By Richmond Leader | Jan 1, 2022

These Virginia political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2021, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Richmond Salvation Army officials quiet on HQ-led call for white donors to ‘lament, repent and apologize’ for racism

By Richmond Leader | Dec 23, 2021

Officials of the Richmond branch of the Salvation Army remain quiet on the organization's demand that white donors to "apologize" for racism, and on calls by critics to repudiate the statement.

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New website to publish which Richmond residents voted, did not vote in gubernatorial election

By Richmond Leader | Oct 28, 2021

A new website is posting individual Richmond residents' voting records online, including who did and didn’t vote in the 2021 gubernatorial election between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin.

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OPINION: 'Stay away from socially divisive issues'

By Marilyn Quigley | 3 years ago

On schools, Candidate McAuliffe isn’t taking former Governor McAuliffe’s advice

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Campaign spending: Top Q3 political donation recipients in Virginia

By Richmond Leader | Oct 1, 2021

These Virginia political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from July 1 to Sept. 30, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Youngkin adds ARIA label to Virginia gubernatorial campaign website

By Art Benavidez | Sep 3, 2021

Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin is looking to reach out to voters with disabilities as he adds software to his website that will make it more accessible for voters with disabilities.

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McAuliffe under fire for 'touting endorsement' of Muslim advocacy group 'that promotes hatred'

By David Hutton | Aug 18, 2021

With the election still three months away, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe is highlighting an endorsement from Emgage Action, a Muslim-American civic advocacy organization that has denounced Israel as an “apartheid” state.

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Virginia

By Richmond Leader | Jun 28, 2021

These Virginia political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from Jan. 1 to March 31, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Alan Towne donates $15 to Aston Donald McEachin's campaign committee in November

By Richmond Leader | Apr 20, 2021

Alan Towne donated $15 to Aston Donald McEachin during November.

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Meg Lessard donates $15 to Aston Donald McEachin's campaign committee in November

By Richmond Leader | Apr 20, 2021

Meg Lessard donated $15 to Aston Donald McEachin during November.

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Jefferson Reynolds donates $25 to Aston Donald McEachin's campaign committee in November

By Richmond Leader | Apr 18, 2021

Jefferson Reynolds donated $25 to Aston Donald McEachin during November.

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Colvin G. Ryan donates $2,700 to Scott W. Taylor's campaign committee in Q3 2020

By Richmond Leader | Apr 17, 2021

Colvin G. Ryan donated $2,700 to Scott W. Taylor during the third quarter of 2020, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Wilma Wallace donates $100 to Aston Donald McEachin's campaign committee in November

By Richmond Leader | Apr 17, 2021

Wilma Wallace donated $100 to Aston Donald McEachin during November.

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Marc E. Purintun donates $100 to Aston Donald McEachin's campaign committee in November

By Richmond Leader | Apr 16, 2021

Marc E. Purintun donated $100 to Aston Donald McEachin during November.

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Donald Gee donates $150 to Aston Donald McEachin's campaign committee in November

By Richmond Leader | Apr 15, 2021

Donald Gee donated $150 to Aston Donald McEachin during November.

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Thomas Gallo donates $500 to Aston Donald McEachin's campaign committee in November

By Richmond Leader | Apr 14, 2021

Thomas Gallo donated $500 to Aston Donald McEachin during November.