🏛️ Structure of Virginia State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Glenn Youngkin).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General.
Governor's Office Website
Legislative Branch
Virginia General Assembly: Bicameral system with the House of Delegates (100 members) and the Senate (40 members).
Virginia House of Delegates Website
Virginia State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the Virginia Supreme Court, with the Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, and District Courts.
Virginia Judiciary Website
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
Virginia Department of Elections: Oversees voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.
Register to Vote
Elections & Voting Info
Virginia Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.
Voter Guide Portal
📊 Key Political Issues in Virginia
Economic Growth and Workforce Development
Education Funding and Teacher Pay
Healthcare Access and Mental Health Services
Infrastructure and Transportation Expansion
Affordable Housing and Urban Growth
Climate Change and Coastal Resilience
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Virginia: Promotes informed and active civic participation.
Virginia Conservation Network: Advocates for environmental preservation and climate action.
New Virginia Majority: Focused on voter engagement and social justice advocacy.
📰 Stay Informed
The Richmond Times-Dispatch: Covers statewide politics and government.
Virginia Mercury: Nonprofit newsroom focused on Virginia politics and policy.
WAVY News (Hampton Roads): Provides regional and statewide political news.
📚 Educational Resources
Library of Virginia: Provides access to government and historical records.
Library of Virginia Website
BallotPedia Virginia: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia Virginia
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.