Content on Election:

Sarah Palin not qualified to run for president in 2012

April 19, 2011

As we move closer to election season, both the bold and the cowardly are coming forward to test their bids for the White House.

Important Virginia congressional races display similar dynamics

October 27, 2010

It’s all we can do to ask busy college kids to care enough about politics to participate in the (very important) congressional election going on here in the 9th District this November.

Voters need to be both responsible and educated

November 18, 2009

Thomas Jefferson said, "Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories."

Low voter turnout in reversal of last years

November 4, 2009

Montgomery County voter turnout for Tuesday's election was considered low compared to previous standards.

Power shift forces Democrats to re-evaluate methods

November 4, 2009

RICHMOND - An overwhelming sea of applause enveloped the room as democratic supporters showed their appreciation for the candidates.

Republican victories solidify Virginia's return to red

November 4, 2009

RICHMOND - Tuesday night was indeed a good night for the Republican party.

Defeated council hopefuls valued campaign experience

November 4, 2009

After all the votes were tallied, six of the 10 Blacksburg Town Council candidates fell short in the campaign.

Town council welcomes new faces

November 4, 2009

Town council candidates and supporters alike shared hugs and tears at Gillie's restaurant downtown last night as the results for the election were revealed.

Deeds fails to mobilize voters

November 4, 2009

RICHMOND - Virginia's blue streak ended Tuesday night.

McDonnell's lead in polls carried him to victory

November 4, 2009

RICHMOND - It was a grand old party for Republican leaders and supporters Tuesday night as victory electrified the city and the state lit up red.