Election News Archive

Mason Democrats and College Republicans Participate in Debate By: Rithvik Hari, Mason Votes Contributor With the November election right around the corner, the Mason Democrats and College Republicans at George Mason University participated in an Election Forum Debate held Oct. 28. Organized by Student Government and moderated by Bridge at Mason, the debate began at...Continue reading→

Latest Schar School Poll Finds Attorney General Contest Now Neck and Neck After Recent Developments By: Saahiti Kiran Chamala, Mason Votes Managing Editor A new statewide poll from the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University and The Washington Post shows Virginia’s Attorney General race tightening significantly, with Democrat Jay Jones and...Continue reading→

Virginia’s Attorney General Race: Contrasting Visions for Justice, Safety, and Rights By: Saahiti Kiran Chamala, Mason Votes Managing Editor As Virginians prepare to elect their next attorney general, both Jay Jones and Jason Miyares are outlining priorities that reflect differing approaches to law enforcement, justice, and public policy. The Attorney General serves as the Commonwealth’s...Continue reading→

Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Race: Two Visions for the Commonwealth By: Saahiti Kiran Chamala, Mason Votes Managing Editor As Virginians prepare to head to the polls for the 2025 gubernatorial elections, the race for lieutenant governor highlights two sharply contrasting visions for the future of the Commonwealth. Ghazala Hashmi and John Reid bring different backgrounds, priorities,...Continue reading→

How Mason Students Can Register, Vote Early, or Mail In Their Ballots By: Saahiti Kiran Chamala, Mason Votes Managing Editor The 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election is right around the corner — Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025 — and as students at George Mason University, we’re in a unique position to make a real...Continue reading→

Spanberger vs. Earle-Sears at Norfolk State University By: Saahiti Kiran Chamala, Mason Votes Managing Editor On October 9, 2025, Virginia’s only gubernatorial debate took place at Norfolk State University, bringing together Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears for an hour-long exchange on issues that directly impact Virginia voters ahead of the November election. Televised...Continue reading→

Virginia’s Gubernatorial Election: A Historic First for the Commonwealth By: Saahiti Kiran Chamala, Mason Votes Managing Editor The 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election, scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, is set to make history. For the first time, Virginians will elect a woman as their governor. Because incumbent Glenn Youngkin (R) is barred from running for...Continue reading→

Register, Verify, and Make a Plan to VOTE! By: Tiffany Boggs, Mason Votes Contributor On Tuesday, November 4th, Virginians will head to the polls to elect their next governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general, as well as members of the House of Delegates and local officials. But before you can cast a ballot in this...Continue reading→

Sen. Mark Warner: Protecting Intelligence from Politics Date: Friday, September 19, 2025 Time: 10:00am Location: Mason Square, Van Metre Hall Auditorium, 3351 North Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201 RSVP Link: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2008536/1968319/ Live Stream via YouTube: @HaydenCenter Featured Guest: Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) Moderated by: Jim Sciutto, CNN Hosted by: The Hayden Center and Schar School of...Continue reading→

Virtual VA Gubernatorial Candidate Forum Date: Friday, September 19, 2025 Time: 10:30am Location: Virtual (see event flyer below for QR code) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BehXqBjis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/idBnTmIlRsI?si=o5VI8EhggkY-romg Featured Guest: Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, Democratic Candidate for Virginia Governor Hosted by: Virginia chapters of the Divine Nine Fraternities—Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi...Continue reading→