Chase, Virginia and the governor

Amanda Chase enters Virginia's governor race with 'Trump in Heels' mantra
"We need ‘Trump in Heels’ if we’re going to defeat Abigail Spanberger in November," Chase declared, branding herself as the MAGA candidate in the race.
Could the federal layoffs impact the Virginia governor race?
Democrats in the state believe the impact being felt by the job cuts on the federal level by the Trump administration might sway voters and flip the governor seat.
Republicans Amanda Chase and Dave LaRock enter Virginia governor’s race
Dave LaRock and Amanda Chase, both former Virginia legislators, have announced their intent to run for governor. They seek to challenge Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for the GOP nomination in the
Federal layoffs shake up Virginia ahead of 2025 governor's race
ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia could be one of the states most affected by President Donald Trump's moves to shrink the federal workforce — and this year’s race for governor will test whether the slashing approach is a political loser, winner or nonissue in a state home to more than 340,000 federal workers, according to census data.
Hard-right LaRock files for Va. governor, promises ‘Virginia DOGE’
LaRock, who served in the General Assembly for 10 years, has challenged whether presumptive GOP nominee Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is conservative enough.
More candidates emerge in GOP race for Virginia governor
Amanda Chase is now throwing her hat into the ring for the Republican nomination to be the state’s next top executive.
Another Republican enters Virginia governor election race
Amanda Chase served in the Virginia Senate from 2016 to 2024. She will face Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the Republican primary.
Amanda Chase, self-described ‘Trump in heels,’ files for Virginia governor
Chase joins a field that includes Dave LaRock, a right-wing former Virginia delegate, further scrambling Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears’s prospects for winning the GOP nomination.
Maddow Blog | Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.28.25: Virginia’s GOP gubernatorial field gets crowded
In Virginia, the Republican field of gubernatorial candidates for this year’s election was effectively limited to incumbent ...
‘Don’t Maryland my Virginia’: GOP governor candidate paints clear picture of Old Line State
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is building her gubernatorial campaign on a bold message: “Don’t Maryland my Virginia.” She slams Maryland’s tax, crime and education policies.
Two Virginia state GOP lawmakers challenge Winsome Earle-Sears in governor primary race
Two Republican state lawmakers have jumped into the race to succeed Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) as Virginia's next chief ...
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West Virginia GOP Triples Down on Obsession With Removing Rape Exception From Abortion Ban
A third bill to remove the rape exception from West Virginia’s total abortion ban has hit the state’s legislature—all within ...
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‘Don’t Screw It Up’: Sen. Jim Justice and Babydog Have a Message for the GOP
W.Va., and Babydog join Bradley Devlin on “The Signal Sitdown” to discuss his journey from West Virginia to Washington.
Virginia gov promises 'full cooperation' with ICE to deport illegal immigrants
Virginia became the latest of a handful of mostly GOP states that are compelling law enforcement officers to work with federal authorities to enforce immigration laws.
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West Virginia GOP Really, Really Wants to Remove the Rape Exception From Its Abortion Ban
Twenty-four hours after a GOP Sen. withdrew his bill to get rid of the rape exception—because he was getting threats—a GOP ...
Hampton Roads lawmakers get an earful over Trump’s federal cuts
A protest Friday marks at least the second time in recent weeks that constituents have mobilized outside of U.S. Rep. Jen ...