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Hello Bluesky! There are a lot more people around than a year ago. Welcome! 👋Thank you for giving us a follow. This account features RVA-area news, Va. news, and policy/political news. Info posted here is mostly from hardworking journalists taking the Capital News Service VCU capstone course.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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John Reid is about to come out @vcucns.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
John Reid is about to come out @vcucns.bsky.social
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Some numbers are coming in already for VA races, with Democrats leading the trifecta according to AP. @vcucns.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Some numbers are coming in already for VA races, with Democrats leading the trifecta according to AP. @vcucns.bsky.social
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Doors at the watch party have opened to the public. @vcucns.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Doors at the watch party have opened to the public. @vcucns.bsky.social
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Polls close in less than 10 minutes. @vcucns.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Polls close in less than 10 minutes. @vcucns.bsky.social
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Don Scott, House Speaker, has arrived at the Democratic watch party. @vcucns.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Don Scott, House Speaker, has arrived at the Democratic watch party. @vcucns.bsky.social
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Things are kicking off at the watch party stay tuned !! #JohnReid #VAElection2025 #VALieutenantGovernor @vcucns.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Things are kicking off at the watch party stay tuned !! #JohnReid #VAElection2025 #VALieutenantGovernor @vcucns.bsky.social
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Here at the Democratic watch party for Capital News Service! @vcucns.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Here at the Democratic watch party for Capital News Service! @vcucns.bsky.social
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Dwight Gordon said voting for the next attorney general was the clearest for him, referencing Jay Jones’ texts released in October. @vcucns.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Dwight Gordon said voting for the next attorney general was the clearest for him, referencing Jay Jones’ texts released in October. @vcucns.bsky.social
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Caroline Webb said she was excited to cast her vote for Abigail Spanberger asVirginia’s first female governor.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Caroline Webb said she was excited to cast her vote for Abigail Spanberger asVirginia’s first female governor.
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St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Goochland County has a steady stream of voters this morning!
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November 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Goochland County has a steady stream of voters this morning!
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Anne Pane, the election officer at 311 Maple Ave polling location said voting has been steady. As of 10:17 a.m. the location has seen an estimated 225 voters, with few same-day registration votes.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Anne Pane, the election officer at 311 Maple Ave polling location said voting has been steady. As of 10:17 a.m. the location has seen an estimated 225 voters, with few same-day registration votes.
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Ken Sledd, a lifelong independent, said he voted Democratic this election to protect freedom of speech and other Constitutional rights.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Ken Sledd, a lifelong independent, said he voted Democratic this election to protect freedom of speech and other Constitutional rights.
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Voter Rich Goldberg voted republican and said a big issue was “men in the women’s bathroom.” The voting process was a “piece of cake” and easy, Goldberg said.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Voter Rich Goldberg voted republican and said a big issue was “men in the women’s bathroom.” The voting process was a “piece of cake” and easy, Goldberg said.
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Colleen Gately voted for Abigail Spanberger. She said a key issue for her is “women’s health care and abortion rights.”
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November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Colleen Gately voted for Abigail Spanberger. She said a key issue for her is “women’s health care and abortion rights.”
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“I think that the United States is definitely behind the times when we look globally at female leadership,” voter Georgia Heyward said. “I'm really excited that we have two great candidates for female governor.”
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November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
“I think that the United States is definitely behind the times when we look globally at female leadership,” voter Georgia Heyward said. “I'm really excited that we have two great candidates for female governor.”
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Bob McKeag voted Democratic and said education and gun control were top issues that motivated his vote this year.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Bob McKeag voted Democratic and said education and gun control were top issues that motivated his vote this year.
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@drewmthom.bsky.social and I are now at our third location, 311 Maple Ave, the Richmond fire station 19.
Stay tuned for updates.
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Stay tuned for updates.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
@drewmthom.bsky.social and I are now at our third location, 311 Maple Ave, the Richmond fire station 19.
Stay tuned for updates.
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Stay tuned for updates.
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“I voted Republican for Winsome Sears. I think her, everything she stands for, closely aligns with my morals and views and the biggest thing is it aligns with what God teaches as in the gospel. So that's why I voted for her today,” voter Kayleigh Ross said. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025
November 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
“I voted Republican for Winsome Sears. I think her, everything she stands for, closely aligns with my morals and views and the biggest thing is it aligns with what God teaches as in the gospel. So that's why I voted for her today,” voter Kayleigh Ross said. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025
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We’re now at our final location at Richmond Fire Station 19 on 311 Maple Avenue.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We’re now at our final location at Richmond Fire Station 19 on 311 Maple Avenue.
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Democratic delegate Betsy Carr, representing the 78th district is now at Humphrey Calder Community Center greeting voters walking into the polling location.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Democratic delegate Betsy Carr, representing the 78th district is now at Humphrey Calder Community Center greeting voters walking into the polling location.
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“Sometimes people think that voting day is the end, but you really do have to hold people to account even after they've been elected,” Democratic candidate for House of Delegates District 73 member Leslie Mehta said.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“Sometimes people think that voting day is the end, but you really do have to hold people to account even after they've been elected,” Democratic candidate for House of Delegates District 73 member Leslie Mehta said.
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Just left Gayton Library in Henrico County as more voters pour in to cast their vote. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025
November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Just left Gayton Library in Henrico County as more voters pour in to cast their vote. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025
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Lawrence Goodall,81 is an independent, who voted for Spanberger. He said the the Trump administrations actions are what are driving him to vote.
“The Trump agenda is something I had to vote against,” Goodall said.
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“The Trump agenda is something I had to vote against,” Goodall said.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Lawrence Goodall,81 is an independent, who voted for Spanberger. He said the the Trump administrations actions are what are driving him to vote.
“The Trump agenda is something I had to vote against,” Goodall said.
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“The Trump agenda is something I had to vote against,” Goodall said.
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As of 9:20 a.m, there have been 389 votes at Swift Creek Church in District 73. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025
November 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
As of 9:20 a.m, there have been 389 votes at Swift Creek Church in District 73. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025