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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Former President Donald Trump's hopes of pulling off an election upset in Virginia look unlikely but possible, according to recent polling results. A poll released by the Virginia Commonwealth University L.

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.

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

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. Less than a month from election day,