Michael Pope

Virginia Public Radio Reporter

Michael Pope is an author and journalist who lives in Old Town Alexandria. He has reported for NPR, the New York Daily News 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 four books.

CNU Poll: McAuliffe Holds Commanding Lead in Democratic Primary

By • 16 hours ago
AP Photo / Steve Helber

With six weeks before the Democratic primary, a new poll shows the race for the party’s gubernatorial nomination is a lopsided one.

Republicans to Use Ranked Choice Voting for May 8th Primary

By • Apr 21, 2021

Republicans are preparing to select their statewide candidates in a May 8th convention. And, they'll be using a new method of selecting winners.

Reopening Schools and Curriculum Become Hot Topics Among Republican Candidates

By • Apr 20, 2021
NPR

On the campaign trail, education is a hot topic. And, the debate doesn’t just revolve around reopening schools. It's also about what's being taught.

Facing Two Primaries, Del. Elizabeth Guzman Drops Campaign For Lt. Governor

By • Apr 20, 2021
RadioIQ

One of the candidates in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor is dropping out of the race to focus on keeping her current seat in the House of Delegates.

Legislation Would Make Silencers Easier To Get

By • Apr 18, 2021
House of Representatives Photo

The debate over curbing gun violence has taken a new urgency in the wake of several recent shootings.

But one Virginia congressman is hoping to make silencers easier to get.

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