Ben Paviour
Stories
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Why These 5 States Hold Odd-Year Elections, Bucking The Trend
Why do five states hold general elections in odd-numbered years, when there isn't a presidential or congressional race? Some of our political reporters in those states dug in on that question.
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A Delay In Census Results Would Hinder States' Redistricting Efforts
Census results may be delayed because of the pandemic. That means states with big statewide elections in 2021 are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to redistricting.
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Republican Glenn Youngkin captures the governor's mansion in Virginia
Voters in Virginia have elected Republican Glenn Youngkin as the next governor after years of Democratic control. The GOP win could signify a hard road to 2022 for Democrats nationwide.
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After 10 days in office, Virginia Gov. Youngkin is facing blowback over new policies
Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration is pushing a conservative agenda including banning masks in schools, firing professors and urging parents to report critical race theory.
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Title X advocates worry that birth control may go the same way as abortion
A Supreme Court ruling overturned Roe v. Wade. Now there's a big push to increase funding for Title X, a federal program that offers birth control and other reproductive care to low-income patients.
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For the first time, a Black woman will represent Virginia in Congress
In a Richmond area special election, Virginia has elected its first Black woman to Congress. Democratic State Sen. Jennifer McClellan won easily in the heavily Democratic district.
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Virginia lawmakers consider proposal to legalize physician-assisted death
In ten states and Washington D.C., some patients with terminal illnesses can request medication from their doctor to end their lives.
