Learn about virginia government, contact a state agency, and find the services and resources you need. Virginia became a colony in 1624 and entered the union on june 25, 1788, the tenth state to do so Virginia was named for queen elizabeth i of england, the “virgin queen” and is also known as the “old dominion.” This map only demonstrates the localities that are participating in the selected contest and is not meant to display the boundary of the office In response to the prolonged federal government shutdown, governor glenn youngkin has declared a state of emergency, allowing the use of state funds to issue virginia emergency nutrition assistance (vena) to virginia residents who currently receive snap benefits. Learn about virginia state government, the branches that compose it, and how it can help you.
October 23, 2025 contacts:office of the governor:peter finocchio, peter.finocchio@governor.virginia.gov Search for your polling place in virginia, and find out what's on the ballot for the next upcoming election. The commonwealth of virginia has special and general elections scheduled throughout the year Special elections are held to fill vacant seats Find out more about upcoming elections.
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