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Field grows as Youngkin sets special election for Connolly’s congressional seat

By MICHAEL MARTZ, Richmond Times-Dispatch (Subscription Required)

The race to succeed Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-11th, began before his death two weeks ago, but it intensified on Tuesday when Gov. Glenn Youngkin set a Sept. 9 special election for the 11th Congressional District seat. Candidates must file by July 11 to run for the seat, and the field already includes 10 people — seven Democrats, two Republicans and one political independent.

VaNews June 4, 2025


Youngkin sets Sept. 9 special election to fill Connolly’s seat

By MARKUS SCHMIDT, Virginia Mercury

Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday set a special election for Sept. 9, 2025, to fill the congressional seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Democratic fixture in Northern Virginia who passed away May 21 after a recurrence of cancer. The writ of election, issued by Youngkin’s office, triggers a high-stakes contest in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, a region that leans solidly Democratic and is home to a large population of federal workers. Candidates hoping to compete must file by July 11, with eligibility details available on the Department of Elections website.

VaNews June 4, 2025


Dominion and Clean Virginia flood statewide races with millions

By BRANDON JARVIS, Virginia Scope

Dominion Energy, Virginia’s largest public utility company and one of state’s most prolific political donors, is once again flexing its power in politics — giving more than $2.6 million to candidates from both parties between April 1 and May 25. At the same time, Clean Virginia, another major donor organization with a stated mission to promote clean government and clean energy, continues to fund candidates who do not accept Dominion’s money, giving more than $1 million during the same time period. While the gubernatorial race is top of the ticket for Virginians this year, Dominion appears to be focused more on down-ballot contests.

VaNews June 4, 2025


Clean Virginia places six-figure attack ad against Shannon Taylor in AG race

By ANNA BRYSON, Richmond Times-Dispatch (Subscription Required)

Clean Virginia, a nonprofit that advocates for clean government and clean energy, is launching a six-figure ad campaign targeting Shannon Taylor, a Democratic candidate for attorney general, because she has accepted $375,000 from Dominion Energy, Virginia’s largest public utility. The 30-second ad will air in the expensive Washington, D.C. media market, aimed at reaching Northern Virginia voters ahead of the June 17 primary.

VaNews June 4, 2025


Sen. Cory Booker endorses Jay Jones in Virginia’s Democratic primary for AG

By ANNA BRYSON, Richmond Times-Dispatch (Subscription Required)

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has endorsed Jay Jones in Virginia’s Democratic primary for attorney general. Jones, a former state delegate and assistant attorney general for the District of Columbia, faces Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor in the June 17 primary. The winner will face Attorney General Jason Miyares, the Republican incumbent.

VaNews June 4, 2025


Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor talk Southwest Virginia, flood recovery and economic growth

By ELIZABETH BEYER, Cardinal News

The field of Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor is packed, with six hopefuls who hail from Hampton Roads, the Richmond area and Northern Virginia. None of the Democratic candidates are native to the Southwest or Southside regions, though many claim a connection. Cardinal News asked them some region-specific questions to get an idea of how they plan to serve our readership if elected.

VaNews June 4, 2025