The Department of Veterans Affairs says the government shutdown has forced nearly 37,000 employees to be furloughed or work without pay, disrupting key veteran programs.

New polling out of Roanoke College shows Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger leading Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears just five days before election day.

Virginia will elect its first woman as governor as Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger look to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Democratic candidates Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill lead in Virginia and New Jersey governor races as the government shutdown enters its 27th day.

The candidates' focus on affordability could provide a future road map for the party, even as they’ve danced around trickier issues such as trans rights and immigration.

History says: when Virginia votes, the nation should pay attention. The Commonwealth’s elections have long been a preview of America’s political future — and this year, all eyes are once again on Richmond.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces $10 million in state funds for food banks as SNAP benefits are expected to lapse due to the government shutdown.

Shapiro is the latest big-name Democrat — and potential presidential candidate — to campaign in the state ahead of the Nov. 4 elections.