Elections

Romero is running as an independent.

Early voting for the Democratic Primary for City Council and the Republican Primary for U.S. Senate starts this Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Harrisonburg City Hall.

Rockingham County has established an emergency polling place relocation effective with the August 4, 2026, Republican Party Primary through August 2027.

The City of Harrisonburg lists dates and times for early voting and voting information for Election Day.

The Virginia referendum is the latest development in a national redistricting battle that began after President Donald Trump urged Texas Republicans to pass a map more favorable to the GOP.

“Politicians should be elected to be their people’s voice,” said Shull, a Republican member of Augusta County’s board of supervisors. “Not their party’s voice.”

Virginia Democratic Attorney General Jay Jones has already vowed to appeal the ruling by a Tazewell Circuit Court

Governor Abigail Spanberger took office and immediately issued executive orders, including ending mandatory cooperation between Virginia law enforcement and ICE so officers can focus on core public‑safety duties.

Virginia’s governors traditionally wear morning suits for their inaugurations. But for her swearing-in on Saturday.

Abigail Spanberger has become Virginia’s first female governor after centuries of men holding the state’s top office.