Posts Tagged Election 2022
Police funding is a hot topic on the campaign trail, including in Virginia’s 7th District
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 30, 2022
The relationship between citizens and law enforcement officials has become one of the hottest issues on the campaign trail this year. And, as Michael Pope reports, it’s become a topic of conversation in the 7th Congressional District.
Immigrant candidates will likely make immigration a big focus of congressional races
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 22, 2022
Immigration is likely to be an issue on the campaign trail this year. And, as Michael Pope reports, the Republican candidates will have their own immigration stories to tell.
One Virginia congressman wants to put cameras into classrooms
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 29, 2022
Cameras are used to monitor security in many schools. But what about cameras to monitor what’s being taught? As Michael Pope reports, that’s become a topic of discussion in a congressional race.
Democrats are raising more money than Republicans in Virginia’s competitive Congressional races
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 18, 2022
New fundraising numbers show a lopsided advantage for Democrats running in some key Congressional races in Virginia. But, as Michael Pope reports, Republicans have time to make up lost ground.
Vega’s comments could be just the beginning of abortion debate for elections this fall
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 29, 2022
The conversation about abortion may end up being a major campaign issue this year. Michael Pope reports it’s already taking center stage in one of Virginia’s most competitive House races.
The impact of the January 6th committee on Virginia’s 2nd Congressional race
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 24, 2022
The January 6 Committee may end up influencing one of Virginia’s congressional races this year. Michael Pope explains why.
A closer look at Republican Yesli Vega’s successful primary campaign
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 22, 2022
Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega is now the Republican candidate to run against Democrat Abigail Spanberger in the 7th Congressional District. Michael Pope has this look at her campaign.
Republicans pick some new faces, with more nomination contests to come
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 23, 2022
Republicans are now heading into the fall campaign season with two new candidates. As Michael Pope reports, the candidates secured the nominations in conventions over the weekend.
Republicans to choose nominees by convention in three Congressional districts Saturday
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 18, 2022
Republicans in several parts of Virginia will be choosing their congressional candidates this weekend. Michael Pope has this preview.
Thanks to Virginia’s long early voting period, polls are already open in some primaries
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 9, 2022
Virginia’s congressional primary is not until June. But as Michael Pope reports, the polls are already open.
A Look at Why So Many House of Delegates Members are Running for Statewide Offices
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 25, 2020
As lawmakers prepare for the upcoming General Assembly session, a huge number of House members are running for statewide office or at least considering a run. As Michael Pope reports, that’s because of a quirk in the calendar this year.
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From NPR News- More than 100 fans — many of them trampled — died in clashes after a soccer match October 2, 2022Brawls between supporters of two rival soccer teams in Indonesia were reported. The fights prompted riot police to fire tear gas, which caused panic.
- Jewish Ukrainian father and son soldiers mark holy days under cloud of Russia's war October 1, 2022A father and son fighting for Ukraine against the Russian invasion say the war has heightened their Jewish identity.
- Russia withdraws its troops from a key city encircled by Ukrainian forces October 1, 2022Russia pulled troops out Saturday from the eastern Ukrainian city of Lyman, which it had been using as a front-line hub. It was the latest victory for the Ukrainian counteroffensive.
- Gunfire erupts in Burkina Faso a day after the second coup in nine months October 1, 2022Gunshots rang out in Burkina Faso's capital amid signs of lingering tensions a day after a group of military officers overthrew the man who had seized power in a coup in January.
- The Ice Bucket Challenge wasn't just for social media. It helped fund a new ALS drug October 1, 2022In 2014, it was hard to miss the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that set out to raise money to fund research for the disease. And it paid off. A new treatment was funded by $2.2 million of the funds raised.
- More than 100 fans — many of them trampled — died in clashes after a soccer match October 2, 2022
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- Ukraine war: Russian troops forced out of eastern town Lyman October 1, 2022The retreat came amid fears thousands of soldiers would be encircled in Lyman, and is seen as a significant blow.
- Climb down or stand firm - what does Truss do next? October 1, 2022Laura Kuenssberg on what options the PM - one of her guests on Sunday - has to calm her party.
- Indonesia: More than 120 dead in football stampede October 2, 2022At least 129 died after police tear-gassed rioting supporters after a match on East Java.
- King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace October 1, 2022The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice.
- Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Man charged with schoolgirl's murder October 1, 2022A 34-year-old man is charged over the death of the nine-year-old who was shot in her Liverpool home.
- Ukraine war: Russian troops forced out of eastern town Lyman October 1, 2022
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