2023 Virginia Elections: Sister District Recap
Democrats flipped the House of Delegates and defended the majority in the State Senate in Virginia in 2023, learn more here!
2021 Post-Election Analysis: Political Landscape & Larger Trends
Virginia’s 2021 elections were challenging for Democrats. Nearly a week later, votes continue to be counted in the two races that could leave the House in a partisan tie — Sister District candidates Alex Askew and Martha Mugler. As we’ve written, the Sister District community had a tremendous and creative year providing fundraising, field support, […]
2021 Election Results Analysis
The 2021 Virginia elections have come to an end. Though votes will continue to be counted, we know enough to begin to reflect on the work that Sister District did in Virginia this year.
Candidate Spotlight: Nancy Guy
45% of renewable energy progress is due to state-level action like the ones taken in Virginia since they got their blue trifecta. Delegate Nancy Guy and Jarvis Houston discuss the fight for our planet, and why it is crucial we keep Virginia blue!
Candidate Spotlight: Chris Hurst
Delegate Chris Hurst talks with Sister District Co-Founder Lyzz Schwegler about the I-81 corridor, expanding Amtrak service, and increasing broadband access in Southwest Virginia.
Candidate Spotlight: Debra Gardner
2021 Virginia House of Delegates candidate Debra Gardner discusses the importance of early childhood education and access to affordable childcare. Interview by Sister District Co-Founder Lyzz Schwegler.
Candidate Spotlight: Wendy Gooditis
Virginia Delegate Wendy Gooditis discussed COVID relief legislation in the Commonwealth, paying teachers a fair wage, and why we have to protect the Democratic majority to increase the minimum wage. Interview by Sister District Co-Founder Lyzz Schwegler.
Virginia Legislation taking effect July 1, 2021
In just two years, Virginia’s Democratic trifecta, led by Sister District alums has created a sea change in the state. Read on to learn about the progressive legislation going into effect on July 1st, 2021!
VA Primaries 2021
The Virginia primaries are officially behind us! It was a wild primary season, with historic activity down ballot at the statewide and state legislative levels. Read on for a quick update on the primaries.
Abortion Rights in the States: Interview with Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia Executive Director Jamie Lockhart
With a conservative majority on the Supreme Court, there is a very real possibility Roe v. Wade will be struck down. Learn what’s at stake for protecting access to reproductive healthcare in Virginia and throughout the country.
