Michael Pope
Virginia Public Radio ReporterMichael Pope is an author and journalist who lives in Old Town Alexandria. He has reported for NPR, the New York Times and the Alexandria Gazette Packet. He has a master's degree in American Studies from Florida State University, and he is a former adjunct professor at Tallahassee Community College. He is the author of five books.
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In addition to statewide races, several local elections will be decided by Virginians this fall – including school boards. However, some of those ballots don’t have any candidates on them. -
Candidates for attorney general will meet at the University of Richmond Thursday night for a debate. -
One issue that is bringing together Republicans and Democrats is nuclear power. -
Democrats raised more money than Republicans in nine of 10 most competitive races for the House of Delegates. That's according to an analysis posted to the Virginia Public Access.
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The candidates for governor clashed in a televised debate at Norfolk State University Thursday night. -
Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears will meet at Norfolk State University tonight. The debate comes at a time when Republicans are calling on the Democratic candidate for attorney general to resign over controversial text messages and comments. -
Business leaders are urging Virginia's colleges and universities to expand paid internship opportunities. -
Since October arrived on the calendar, the election has been rocked with several surprises.
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Interest groups supporting the gambling industry are making big investments in the Virginia election this year. -
As the federal government shutdown continues, a new report shows how many federal workers the government has lost so far this year. The rest of the year may hold shocking numbers as well.
