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State Overview
Capital
Richmond
Population
8,715,698
Electoral Votes
13
Governor
Glenn Youngkin (Republican)
House Delegation
6 Democrats, 5 Republicans
State Leadership
Governor
Glenn Youngkin
RepublicanU.S. Senators
- Mark Warner
- Tim Kaine
House Delegation
6 Democrats, 5 Republicans
Congressional Districts: 11
State Legislature
Democrats control both the House and the Senate
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2025 General
Electoral Votes
13
Congressional Districts
11
Latest State Articles
Local News from Virginia
Education
Shenandoah County Schools Protect Parental Rights in New Policy
Shenandoah County School Board aligns with state model policies, prioritizing biological reality and parental notification in local schools and sports.
Woodstock · Jul 15, 2026
Crime & Safety
Charlottesville Tables Anti-Camping Ordinance After Four-Hour Meeting
A four-hour Charlottesville City Council meeting ended with the council shelving its own anti-camping ordinance — leaving downtown business owners and residents who wanted action without a response.
Charlottesville · Jul 14, 2026
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