Some harsh words from Delegate David Toscano directed at Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli in a letter about Cuccinelli's possible conflict of interest.

The voting machines are ready for next week's special election in Charlottesville.

(AP) U.S. Sen. Mark Warner will seek re-election in 2014.

(AP) Abortion-rights supporters deliver comments opposing clinic regulations to Virginia board

Quinnipiac University released a poll that shows Republican Ken Cuccinelli at 40% and Democrat Terry McAuliffe at 38%.

A coalition of civil rights groups and other activists in Virginia want to restore voting rights to felons who have completed their sentences.

Wes Bellamy turned himself in to police on Monday on a charge of contempt of court for not showing up to court to face a traffic violation.

A middle school teacher has launched a campaign for Charlottesville City Council.

U.S. Rep. Robert Hurt (R-5th District) held a luncheon Tuesday for elected officials throughout the district at Ash Lawn-Highland in Albemarle County.

Governor Bob McDonnell made amendments to several bills passed by the General Assembly.

(AP) Governor McDonnell signs legislation requiring voters to carry photo ID to the polls by 2014 election

Democratic Senator Mark Warner has announced his support for gay marriage.

Melvin Grady is set to announce his candidacy for the Charlottesville City Council tomorrow afternoon.

(AP) - House Republicans have passed a budget plan that would bring the federal government's finances into balance in 10 years by sharply cutting safety-net programs for the poor and by clamping down on domestic agencies.

Gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe, along with Delegate David Toscano, toured the Downtown Mal,l visiting some local businesses.

(AP) Senate Democrats won't include assault weapons ban in gun bill, ban's sponsor says

Lt. Governor Bill Bolling says he's not going to make an independent bid for governor.

Pushing his party to do some soul searching, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is offering a softer Republican message on immigration, education and government programs for vulnerable Americans.

A University of Virginia graduate student says he wants to the face to represent students on Charlottesville City Council, and he plans to file paperwork to become a candidate in the Democratic primary this June.

The political season throughout Virginia is officially underway, as Monday marks the day candidates can formally file paperwork to run for elected office.

Charlottesville Commonwealth's Attorney Dave Chapman kicked off his re-election campaign on Monday. The 59 year-old Democrat wants a sixth term as the city's top prosecutor.

Gov. Bob McDonnell signed into law this weekend a human trafficking bill first proposed by Del. Rob Bell (R-58th District).

Charlottesville sheriff James Brown wants another four years on the job to keep the city's courts safe. The 42-year-old Charlottesville native made the announcement Tuesday afternoon outside Charlottesville Circuit Court.

Pressure is increasing for Albemarle County supervisor Christopher Dumler to step down from his post, despite a media blitz last week where he freely spoke about the alleged incidents that got him in trouble.

Local Democrats from both Albemarle County and the city of Charlottesville released statements Sunday night about Christopher Dumler, asking the embattled county supervisor to step down.