A long-shot congressional challenger in Virginia is so determined to debate the Democratic incumbent one more time that he created an AI chatbot to stand in for the candidate in case he's a no-show.

Independent Virginia House candidate Bentley Hensel created a chatbot using artificial intelligence to mimic his opponent in a debate.

Republican Hung Cao, vying for Virginia's Senate seat, believes he can flip it red and stands by his controversial remarks on military training.

The Wason Center for Civic Leadership at Christopher Newport University surveyed 800 Virginia voters last week. Those results were released Monday.

For all early voting and ballot dropbox information, voters are encouraged to contact the general registrar's office. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. during early voting, and you do not have to have a reason or fill out an application to vote early.

Early voting locations in Southwest Virginia, which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene last weekend, are up and running after a few setbacks.

GILES, Va. – Early voting is still taking place despite areas in Southwest Virginia hit hard by Helene. Giles County said they are ready for the Presidential Election in November. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.

A child and dependent tax credit passed by the state Legislature would allow people to receive a non-refundable credit of around $225 to apply to their taxes if they receive the federal child care tax credit, which is around $450 a year. Around 16,000 West Virginia families receive the federal child care tax credit.

A new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump 52% to 41% among likely Virginia voters -- and a 20% edge for Sen. Tim Kaine over Republican Hung Cao.

Republican Derrick Anderson and Democrat Yevgeny “Eugene” Vindman debated at the University of Mary Washington Wednesday night, attempting to portray themselves as the candidate best fit to win Virginia’s most competitive congressional race.

A poll released by the Virginia Commonwealth University L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs on Thursday finds Vice President Kamala Harris leading Trump by 47.4 percent to 36.6 percent among registered voters. Harris slips to an advantage of just 6 points among all adults.