Virginia Democrats Vying for Gerry Connolly’s House Seat Sprint to ‘Firehouse’ Primary

Virginia Democrats vying for Gerry Connolly’s House seat sprint to ‘firehouse’ primary

Virginia Democrats have little time left to campaign for the primary election to replace the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA). Five weeks after Connolly died after battling cancer, Virginia will hold the primary election for his seat on June 28,…

Virginia Democrats sprint to election to replace Gerry Connolly

Virginia Democrats have little time left to campaign for the primary election to replace the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA). Five weeks after Connolly died after battling cancer, Virginia will hold the primary election for his seat on June 28, where the party will nominate a candidate for the special election. The Northern Virginia seat is a safe blue district that Connolly won by 34 points last year. The Democratic nominee from next week’s pri…

Virginia Democrats Gear Up for High-Stakes 2025 Primaries

In a pivotal moment for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Democratic voters are preparing to cast their ballots in the highly anticipated 2025 primary elections. As the state gears up for what promises to be a fiercely contested political battle, party leaders and analysts are closely monitoring the dynamics at play. With pressing issues such as [...]

Walkinshaw’s frontrunner status sparks debate over fairness in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District Primary

by Andrew Kerley A crowded field of Democrats is vying for the party’s nomination in the special election for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. James Walkinshaw, Connolly’s chosen successor, appears to be the clear frontrunner, sparking concerns among rivals that the nomination process favors establishment candidates and also limits voter access. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the special election date for Sept. 9 after Connolly, 75, died i…