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- October 15, 2024
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Youngkin Fires Back On CNN, Defends Removing Noncitizens From Voter Rolls

In a pointed exchange during CNN’s The Lead, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin defended his state’s recent actions to remove over 6,300 noncitizens from its voter rolls. Speaking with host Jake Tapper, Youngkin argued that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit, which challenges the removals, was both politically motivated and legally unsound. Youngkin explained the […]

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- October 12, 2024
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DOJ Takes Legal Action Against Virginia Over Voter Roll Purge: What’s Really Going On?

Under the direction of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin via executive order, the commonwealth has removed thousands of noncitizens from its voter rolls, using DMV data to verify citizenship status. The Department of Justice is suing, arguing that it violates the Quiet Period Provision of the National Voter Registration Act requiring states to leave a 90 day […]

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- September 20, 2024
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Virginia’s Nail-Biting Showdown: In-Person Voting Kicks Off As Poll Shows Razor-Thin Race

In-person voting officially began in Virginia on Friday, and early reports suggest that MAGA activists are highly organized and enthusiastic in blue-leaning Fairfax County. The latest polling also indicates a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, with both candidates nearly tied. Early voting is officially underway in the great Commonwealth of Virginia. Check out […]

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- September 11, 2024
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Watch: Protestors Interrupt Youngkin During 9/11 Ceremony

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A disrespectful display… Climate change protesters interrupted Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) during a speech to the Federalist Society and Defense of Freedom Institute (DFI) while he was recounting his morning visit to Arlington Cemetery’s 9/11 Memorial. Youngkin had been speaking for several minutes when he shifted to honor the Virginians and Americans lost in […]

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- September 5, 2024
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Winsome Sears Announces Groundbreaking Run For Governor

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) has officially submitted paperwork to run for governor in the upcoming election. The Virginia Department of Elections accepted Sears’ documentation on Wednesday. Her team also announced a “special announcement” event in Virginia Beach on Thursday, accompanied by a 90-second campaign video titled “Ever Forward.” The video highlights her journey as […]

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- August 31, 2024
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Youngkin’s ‘It Only Takes One’ Campaign Targets Fentanyl Crisis

Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-Va.) announced a new statewide initiative on Tuesday to highlight the progress his administration and Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin have made in fighting the deadly impact of fentanyl on Virginians. Youngkin introduced the “It Only Takes One” fentanyl awareness campaign, emphasizing the importance of having conversations about the dangers of fentanyl. “One pill can kill…it only takes one person […]

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- August 30, 2024
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Governor Youngkin Signs Anti-Bigotry Bill While Vetoing Other Legislation

Governor Glenn Youngkin signed House Bill 18 earlier this week, reaffirming his commitment to combating “bigotry” by protecting citizens from unlawful discrimination, hate crimes and antisemitism. In a post on X, Youngkin’s official account highlighted that “HB 18 and SB 7 are bipartisan pieces of legislation that build on our framework of action because hatred, […]

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- August 20, 2024
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Virginia Poll Shows Trump And Harris In Dead Heat

Virginia has long been considered a tough nut for Republicans to crack, but hold your horses – Donald Trump is far from out of the race. A fresh poll from Roanoke College on Tuesday has the political world buzzing. Despite the Democrats’ successful attempt to crown Kamala Harris as their savior, and more intelligible nominee, the Commonwealth remains very much […]

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- August 8, 2024
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Youngkin Orders Paper Ballots For 2024 Election

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) has mandated that all votes for the 2024 presidential election be cast by paper ballot. Youngkin issued Executive Order 35 on Wednesday, which codifies election security protocols established under his governance for all future elections. “The Virginia model for Election Security works. This isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue, it’s […]

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- August 7, 2024
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Former Virginia First Lady Roxane Gilmore Passes Away At 70

A Legacy Remembered by Governor Youngkin Former Virginia First Lady Roxane Gilmore passed away on Wednesday at the age of 70. Governor Youngkin took a moment to honor her enduring legacy, highlighting her contributions as a classics professor, first lady and her cherished roles as a wife and mother. A Life of Service and Dedication […]

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