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Gorka, national media personality and former White House advisor, teams with Van Meter to bring conservative message to Prince William

Published June 30, 2023 at 9:17AM | Updated July 1, 2023 at 8:27AM

Van Meter (on right), Gorka (on left) spoke at the Harbor Grill on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Dr. Sebastian Gorka, a conservative radio and TV host with over 3 million listeners, came to Woodbridge to stump for Mike Van Meter, who was running for State Senate in District 33 against Jennifer Carroll Foy, vying to return to the Virginia Capitol.

Gorka said Van Meter is running in the strongly-leaning Democrat district, which includes portions part of southern Fairfax County, and Woodbridge Prince William County, in hopes to counteract ideological changes ushered in under Democrats, who controlled the House, Senate, and Governor’s office until 2021.

Pornhub blocks access in Virginia

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 30, 2023 at 8:20AM

[Photo by Tianyi Ma on Unsplash]

“The law requires pornography websites to use age verification technology to more stringently determine whether a person is 18 or older to gain access to the site. The legislation passed the General Assembly on a nearly unanimous vote this March. Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin, the patron of the bill, told the Mercury this March his legislation aims to address the “epidemic” of childhood exposure to pornography.”

Martin calls for recount with two-vote difference in 29th District GOP primary

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 28, 2023 at 8:52PM

Insidenova.com: “Down just two votes, Maria Martin announced Tuesday she intends to request a recount in the Republican primary for the District 29 State Senate seat, even as opponent Nikki Rattray Baldwin declared victory in the contest.”

Hillary Clinton tells Virginia voters to wake up; Races to watch

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 28, 2023 at 1:08PM | Updated June 29, 2023 at 9:05AM

[Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash]

Hillary Clinton posted to Twitter today, urging Democrats to organize and flip three seats in the House of Delegates.

The former First Lady reminded her followers that Democrats only need three seats to regain control of Virginia’s House of Delegates.

Democrat endorses Republican in Stafford House of Delegates race

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 28, 2023 at 9:23AM | Updated June 29, 2023 at 9:04AM

Sellers

These days, it’s rare to see someone who was elected as a Democrat give their endorsement to someone who is running as a Republican.

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Republican votes still being counted to determine McPike’s opponent

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 27, 2023 at 9:34PM

Top row: Guzman, McPike. Bottom row: Baldwin and Martin

The Center Square: “With his Republican opponent still to be determined, Democratic Sen. Jeremy McPike is a winner in Virginia’s District 29, accepting a concession on Sunday from Del. Elizabeth Guzman.”

“The Republican race from last Tuesday remains too close to call. In the most recent announced tabulation, only two votes separate candidates Nikki Rattray Baldwin, the leader, and Maria Martin.”

McPike wins Dem nomination in 29th Senate; 2 votes separate GOP candidates

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 25, 2023 at 3:40PM | Updated June 26, 2023 at 9:52AM

Top row: Guzman, McPike. Bottom row: Baldwin and Martin

Delegate Elizabeth Guzman conceded in her primary race with Senator Jeremy McPike. A total of 53 votes separated the two Democrats.

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Primary winners still unknown for Senate District 29

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 24, 2023 at 11:00AM

Top row: Guzman, McPike. Bottom row: Baldwin and Martin

The Center Square: “Clear winners and losers emerged from Tuesday’s state Senate primaries, except for Virginia Senate District 29, where Democratic and Republican candidates are locked in races too close to call.”

“With more than 95% of votes in and only provisional and mail-in ballots left to be tallied, the races of Democrats Sen. Jeremy McPike and challenger Del. Elizabeth Guzman, and Republicans Maria Martin and Nikki Baldwin are headed toward a recount.”

Prince William County voters back data center opponents in primary

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 23, 2023 at 2:14PM

Jefferson/Wheeler

WRC-TV: “Data center expansion in Northern Virginia may have led to a stunning upset in Tuesday’s primary, when a political newcomer defeated the Prince William County Board of Supervisors chair.”

“Democrat Ann Wheeler has been the driving force behind a massive change in the county’s comprehensive plan, opening the door to data center development even in rural areas of the county.”

Prince William GOP congratulates Tuesday’s winners; 29th still too close to call

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 22, 2023 at 3:27PM | Updated June 22, 2023 at 5:20PM

Prince William County Republican Committee: “As Chairman of the Prince William Republican Committee, I would like to offer my most enthusiastic congratulations to the winners in the June 20 Republican primaries, including Jeanine Lawson for County Chair, Bill Woolf in the 30th State Senate District, and John Stirrup in the 21st District of the House of Delegates.”

“I also would like to commend those Republican candidates that did not prevail, including Josh Quill and Robert Ruffolo; they demonstrated their courage and commitment to the principles of the Republican Party by undertaking all the ardors and difficulties of a political campaign.”