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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Republican-led states across the country are trying to add more GOP-friendly congressional districts. California voters are about to consider an effort to counterbalance that. And now, Virginia will join that effort. -
One of the issues that candidates are talking about on the campaign trail is overdose deaths from fentanyl. -
As the government shutdown enters a fourth week, hunger is a growing concern as grocery bills remain high and federal assistance programs run out of money. -
Economists are expecting Virginia's unemployment to increase. -
As power bills rise, the politics of energy are taking center stage in the race for governor. -
Candidates are raking in campaign cash up and down the ballot this year.
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Candidates for attorney general were on stage together Thursday night for a debate in Richmond. -
Back in August, President Trump said he "would" endorse Winsome Earle-Sears for governor. But he has yet to do that. -
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.
