Laura Vozzella

@LVozzella

Washington Post reporter covering politics in Richmond.

Joined December 2009

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In Virginia LG race, Republican JohnReid4VA⁩, a former talk-radio host, challenges ⁦@SenatorHashmi⁩ to a whopping 10 debates.

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Brandon Jarvis@Jaaavis · Jun 6

Spanberger was asked today if she has any advice for Trump and Musk: "I have no constructive suggestions there, other than I think they should perhaps both prioritize actually helping the American people and not dragging us all into their drama."

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Laura Vozzella@LVozzella · Jul 18

.⁦@GlennYoungkin⁩ flirts with 2028 presidential bid in Iowa as some fellow Rs fret about his chosen successor’s campaign. via ⁦@SchneiderG⁩ washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…

LVozzella's tweet card. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) on Thursday night headlined an annual dinner for the Iowa GOP, a traditional stepping-off point for presidential campaigns.

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Laura Vozzella@LVozzella · Jul 17

.⁦@winwithwinsome⁩ removes campaign manager - a pastor with no political experience - as ⁦@SpanbergerForVA⁩ leads in money & polls. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…

LVozzella's tweet card. Will Archer, pastor of Potomac Valley Church in Dumfries, may stay on with the campaign in a different role.

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Laura Vozzella@LVozzella · Jul 1

Trump administration to announce plans to keep FBI in D.C. washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

LVozzella's tweet card. President Donald Trump’s plan to keep the FBI headquarters in D.C. involves moving the nation’s law enforcement agency to the Ronald Reagan building downtown.

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Laura Vozzella@LVozzella · Jun 27

U-Va. President Jim Ryan tells board he’ll resign amid DOJ pressure. washingtonpost.com/education/2025…

LVozzella's tweet card. James E. Ryan, a University of Virginia alumnus, said the move could save the university from a costly fight amid pressure over diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Laura Vozzella@LVozzella · Jun 25

Looks like Virginia’s GOP ticket is going to campaign together after all. ⁦@winwithwinsome⁩, ⁦@JohnReid4VA⁩ & ⁦@JasonMiyaresVA⁩ in NoVa July 1.

LVozzella's tweet image. Looks like Virginia’s GOP ticket is going to campaign together after all. ⁦@winwithwinsome⁩, ⁦@JohnReid4VA⁩ &amp; ⁦@JasonMiyaresVA⁩ in NoVa July 1.

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Laura Vozzella@LVozzella · Jun 24

Virginia Democrats sue university heads over ⁦@GlennYoungkin⁩ appointees. via ⁦@DanRosZiff⁩ washingtonpost.com/education/2025…

LVozzella's tweet card. Virginia Senate Democrats sued three public universities’ rectors over Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s appointees to college boards, alleging a constitutional crisis.

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Laura Vozzella@LVozzella · Jun 18

.⁦@winwithwinsome⁩ rallies with supporters in Richmond as Dems await results of LG & AG primaries.

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Laura Vozzella@LVozzella · Jun 18

Jay Jones projected to win Va. Democratic nomination for attorney general. via @SchneiderG & gang. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…

LVozzella's tweet card. The contest to determine the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor was still down to the wire late Tuesday.

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Laura Vozzella@LVozzella · Jun 17

That's an outline of Kentucky, not Virginia lol

BBrandon Jarvis@Jaaavis · Jun 17

Ahead of tonight's primary results, the RSLC PAC released a video attacking Richmond Democrats youtube.com/watch?v=6BvFw3…

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Laura Vozzella@LVozzella · Jun 17

.⁦@SpanbergerForVA⁩ announced an 8-day, 40-stop “Span Virginia” bus tour at a rally tonight, on the eve of the Dem primary that will decide her running mates.

LVozzella's tweet image. .⁦@SpanbergerForVA⁩ announced an 8-day, 40-stop “Span Virginia” bus tour at a rally tonight, on the eve of the Dem primary that will decide her running mates.

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Laura Vozzella@LVozzella · Jun 13

Judge: Virginia registrar charged in failed 2020 elections case cannot sue ⁦@JasonMiyaresVA⁩ washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…

LVozzella's tweet card. Legal immunity shields Attorney General Jason S. Miyares, but the registrar can still sue two investigators she says fabricated evidence, a federal judge rules.

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Laura Vozzella@LVozzella · May 16

.⁦@GlennYoungkin⁩ vetoes aren’t valid, Va. clerk says. A defiant governor digs in. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…

LVozzella's tweet card. In a rare move, the clerk of the House of Delegates said the vetoes cannot take effect because they violate provisions of the Virginia Constitution

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Laura Vozzella@LVozzella · May 15

.@realDonaldTrump’s co-campaign manager takes a shot at @winwithwinsome campaign.

CChris LaCivita@ChrisLaCivita · May 15

Amateurs ….

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Lauren Burke@LVBurke · May 5

#BREAKING 🚨 SCOTT BACKS ROUSE FOR #VIRGINIA LG blackvirginianews.substack.com/p/rep-bobby-sc…

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Laura Vozzella@LVozzella · May 4

Evangelical who tried to push ⁦@JohnReid4VA⁩ out before ⁦@GlennYoungkin⁩: “John Reid is a good & decent human being. He’s right on all the issues, but his lifestyle is unacceptable … I pray for him … ‘Lord, free him from this affliction.’” washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…

LVozzella's tweet card. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) faces criticism within his party for a messy week-long drama over John Reid, the GOP nominee for lieutenant governor who has refused to drop out.

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