Tag: Virginia

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam eked out a critical win for Democrats. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Ralph Northam wins Virginia governor’s race, giving boost to Democrats against Trump

Laura Barrón-López · November 8, 2017 1:14 am

Republican candidate for Virginia governor Ed Gillespie has attempted to distance himself from President Trump during the campaign, but that hasn't stopped Trump from voicing his support for the candidate. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Virginia voters get robocall from Trump vouching for Ed Gillespie

Diana Stancy Correll · November 7, 2017 11:58 pm

Election 2017: Ralph Northam Victory Heralds a Big Night for Dems

Tws Staff · November 7, 2017 11:55 pm

Tuesday is Election Day in Virginia and New Jersey, where off-year gubernatorial elections are often seen as predictors of mid-term elections the following year. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Democrats rebuke Trump by electing governors in Virginia and New Jersey

W. James Antle III · November 7, 2017 11:15 pm

Virginia, in particular, has been a case-study as the gubernatorial election always takes place in an odd-number, off-year, meaning no presidential contest which typically boosts turnout. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Perfect storm for Ed Gillespie? Cold, wet weather in Northern Virginia has some spooked about turnout

Daniel Chaitin · November 7, 2017 11:02 pm

Other candidates would gush about catching the president's eye. Gillespie is too ashamed to talk about it. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Beltway Confidential

Trump is Ed Gillespie’s side chick (and he’s okay with that)

Philip Wegmann · November 7, 2017 10:41 pm

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam said he wanted a clean race. If that was true, he probably could've done more to clean up his own backyard. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Beltway Confidential

Virginia Republican Ed Gillespie falsely accused by progressives of supporting white supremacists

Becket Adams · November 7, 2017 9:51 pm

Northam making light of mentally disabled kids to make fun of the president seems out of line. (AP)

Beltway Confidential

Ralph Northam compares Donald Trump to mentally disabled child

Philip Wegmann · November 7, 2017 5:56 pm

The Democrats’ Virginia Freak-Out

TWS Podcast · November 7, 2017 5:52 pm

In many districts across the country targeted by the Democrats, that will include advertising highly critical of President Trump, tying Republicans to his provocative rhetoric and in some instances, controversial agenda. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Fearful of alienating Trump voters, Democrats shift attacks to Paul Ryan in targeted districts

David M. Drucker · November 7, 2017 5:46 pm

"Virginia, the future of the Commonwealth is at stake tomorrow. Find your polling place at vote.gop to vote Ed for #VAGov," Trump Jr. tweeted Tuesday morning. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Donald Trump Jr. asks people to go vote ‘tomorrow’ for today’s Virginia election

Caitlin Yilek · November 7, 2017 4:50 pm

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie faces Democrat Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam in Tuesday's election. President Trump, tweeting about how Northam is soft on crime and bad on the economy, could either help or hurt Ed Gillespie's chances in the election. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Beltway Confidential

The Ed Gillespie Trump gamble that could save moderate Republicans in 2018

Philip Wegmann · November 7, 2017 3:04 pm