Beyond the Headlines. Understanding What Matters.
The Commonwealth Ledger examines the political decisions, elections, policies, and institutions shaping Virginia. Our analysis goes beyond the daily headlines to explore the issues, competing arguments, and consequences for the Commonwealth.
Election Analysis
The Congressional Landscape
Virginia’s 11 congressional districts present very different political contests. From competitive suburban districts to longstanding partisan strongholds, our district-by-district reporting examines the candidates, electoral history, and issues shaping the November 3 election.
Virginia’s 11 Congressional Races
- VA-1: The Battle for Virginia’s First
- VA-2: The Rematch for Virginia’s Second
- VA-3: The Three-Decade Hold on Virginia’s Third
- VA-4: The Ideological Divide in Virginia’s Fourth
- VA-5: The Fight for Virginia’s Fifth
- VA-6: The Battle for the Shenandoah Valley
- VA-7: The Fight for Virginia’s Seventh
- VA-8: The Democratic Stronghold in Virginia’s Eighth
- VA-9: The Fight for Virginia’s Fighting Ninth
- VA-10: The Battle for Virginia’s Tenth
- VA-11: The Democratic Fortress in Virginia’s Eleventh
The U.S. Senate Race
Virginia’s Choice for U.S. Senate examines the statewide contest between Mark Warner and Bert Mizusawa.
Constitutional Issues
Our constitutional analysis examines proposed amendments, the principles behind Virginia’s Constitution, and how constitutional changes may affect the rights and responsibilities of Virginians. In-depth coverage will be added as it is published.
Government Accountability
We examine public spending, transparency, government decisions, and the exercise of public authority, asking how officials’ actions affect the people they serve. Investigations and policy analysis will appear here as they become available.
