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Loudoun GOP Chair says RPV has “No Concern” for Northern Virginia Voters

By Uriah Kiser

“He doesn’t believe Northern Virginia even matters. They don’t vote for him anyway, so why even matter and come out in Northern Virginia?” a Facebook Reel stated. “Northern Virginia doesn’t vote for us anyway, so we’re not that concerned about it.”

Loudoun County Republican Committee Chairman Scott Pio’s comments were directed at the Republican Party of Virginia leader Mark Peake, referencing Peek’s Election Day remarks minimizing the impact of the government shutdown and suggesting Northern Virginia was not a political priority. Pio argued the statements show a disregard for a major region of the state and used the clip as part of his call for broader leadership resignations within the party.

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Doug Ollivant: ‘I Woke Up and Eugene Vindman Was My Congressman — Unacceptable’

By Uriah Kiser

Doug Ollivant, a retired U.S. Army officer and former National Security Council director, has announced his campaign for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District — a politically competitive seat stretching from eastern Prince William County through Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, and west to Culpeper, Greene, and a small slice of Albemarle County.

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Spotsy School Board member Dr. Lorita “Rita” Daniels Announces Campaign for U.S. Senate

By Uriah Kiser
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“As we honor our veterans, we must move beyond ceremonial gratitude,” Dr. Lorita “Rita” C. Daniels announced. “Service requires action. It requires accountability. It requires leadership grounded in real experience and a commitment to listening before legislating. I am running for the U.S. Senate because Virginians deserve a leader who is present, who pays attention, and who stands up for people, not political agendas.”

“This is not about bureaucracy. This is about people,” Daniels said. “We must ensure that every veteran has timely access to high-quality care, that oversight is strong, that caregivers are supported, and that taxpayer investments are used transparently and responsibly. That is leadership.”

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Vindman and Subramanyam Vote Against Bill to Reopen Federal Government

By Uriah Kiser
Subramanyam / Vindman

“This legislation ensures the government reopens and essential federal services continue without further interruption,” Congress.gov reported. “It provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for most federal agencies through January 30, 2026, and full-year funding for agriculture, veterans, military construction, and legislative branch programs.”

The measure passed the U.S. House by a vote of 222–209 and was approved by the Senate on November 10, 2025, thereby ending the federal government shutdown that had begun on October 1. Virginia Representatives Cline, Griffith, Kiggans, McGuire, and Wittman — all Republicans — voted in favor of the bill, while Democratic Representatives Vindman, Subramanyam, Beyer, McClellan, Scott, and Walkinshaw voted against it.

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Spanberger Wins Prince William by 33 Points as Democrats Sweep Local Races

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Spanberger Facebook page

“Spanberger took advantage of voter angst to become the first woman elected governor in the commonwealth’s 400-year history,” Prince William Times reported. “Spanberger beat her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, by 15 points statewide but bested her in Prince William County by a whopping 33.9 points.”

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Virginia’s Blue Wave Was Real but Smaller Than It Looked, Analysis Finds

By Uriah Kiser
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“There was a blue wave of some dimension, even after you factor in the Republican vote drop,” Cardinal News reported. “Spanberger increased the Democratic vote 20% over what it was four years ago, when it was already at a record high, but the Republican vote for governor declined by 13.7%.”

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Stafford’s Gary Confirms 2027 Senate Run Weeks After Domestic Assault Charge

By Uriah Kiser

Aquia District Supervisor Monica Gary confirmed she plans to run for the Virginia Senate in 2027, weeks after she was charged in a domestic assault incident at her home.

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Prince William GOP Chair Urges Members to ‘Lift Your Head and Get Ready’ After Election Losses

By Uriah Kiser

“Last night was a difficult one for Republicans across the Commonwealth and in many states across the country,” Jacob Alderman, Chairman of the Prince William/Manassas Park Republican Committee, stated. “We worked, we hoped, we prayed, and still came up short.”

“Our principles have not changed, our values have not wavered, and our resolve has not weakened,” Alderman added. “We are walking away from this fight standing upright, with the tools to rebuild and strike back.”

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‘Hard, But Not Hopeless’: Olivant Calls for GOP Reset After Election Rout

By Uriah Kiser
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“Tuesday night’s election was a bloodbath for Virginia Republicans,” Doug Olivant wrote on X after the party’s sweeping statewide losses. “The party lost all three of the top state offices—Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General—as well as a still undetermined, but double-digit, number of Delegate seats.”

Olivant, a Republican candidate for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District—which includes Prince William, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline, and Fredericksburg—outlined a five-point critique of the GOP’s performance, citing leadership failures, fractured local committees, and weak voter outreach. “Richmond bet it all on an imposed candidate they selected—and lost big,” he wrote, calling for “wholescale reform and housecleaning.”

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Northern Virginia Delivered 88% of Spanberger’s Victory Margin, Analysis Shows

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Spanberger Facebook page

“Northern Virginia accounted for about 88% of Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger’s victory margin on Tuesday,” InsideNoVa reported, citing preliminary results from the Virginia Department of Elections. “In the region’s four counties and five cities, Spanberger, the Democrat, won 72.3% of the total vote to just 27.4% for her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.”

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