The Virginia Press Room

Previewing Virginia's Primary Elections

August 3, 2026·29 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virginia Press Room⁠⁠⁠⁠, Michael Pope is joined by: Kate Seltzer of the Virginian-Pilot, covering the Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District, currently held by Rep. Jen Kiggans. Nathaniel Cline of the Virginia Mercury,⁠⁠⁠ covering the Republican primary for the 7th Congressional District, currently held by Rep. Eugene Vindman. Hannah Davis-Reid of ⁠VPM News⁠, covering the candidates on both sides of the aisle running in the 5th Congressional District, currently held by Rep. John McGuire. Plus ferry services, surge pricing, and Charlottesville's Downtown Mall. -- The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by ⁠⁠⁠⁠VPM ⁠⁠⁠⁠and the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Virginia Public Access Project⁠⁠⁠⁠, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.

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