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A voter marks a ballot for the New Hampshire primary inside a voting booth at a polling place on Feb. 9 in Manchester, N.H. (Associated Press)

Court upholds Virginia’s voter ID law

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

This Nov. 15, 2014, file photo, shows handguns in a display case at Metro Shooting Supplies, in Bridgeton, Mo. Gun sales have spiked in the region in the past year, and so have applications for concealed-carry permits. Policing experts say that with more guns come more gun thefts. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Virginia halts concealed carry reciprocity with 25 states

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring said last year he would not defend the state's ban on gay marriage. (Associated Press) ** FILE**

Virginia bill orders attorney general to defend state laws in court

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Gov. Terry McAuliffe, the new Democratic governor, no fan of the civility-in-government movement, calls Mr. Black's measure "counterproductive and mean-spirited" and had threatened to veto it if the legislation passed. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

EDITORIAL: ‘Dreamers’ don’t deserve a college discount for breaking the law breaking the law

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Virginia Tech senior and resident adviser David Dorsett (left) visits with freshman and fellow Lee Hall dorm resident Matt Londrey. (Associated Press)

Virginia Senate upholds illegals in-state tuition

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

This undated image provided by the Federal Aviation Administration's Northern Plains Unmanned Aerial Systems Test Site in North Dakota shows a Draganflyer drone owned by the University of North Dakota, equipped to carry video and infrared cameras. It is three feet wide, three feet long and 1 foot tall. The purpose of the test site in North Dakota is to help develop regulations for unmanned aircraft. (AP Photo/Northern Plains UAS Test Site via The Bismarck Tribune)

Drones can’t be used in Va. for search warrants, gathering evidence: AG

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

In a recent letter to Virginia's health department, Attorney General Mark Herring said doctors do not need to tell parents if teens have abortions. (Associated Press)

Virginia family group outraged over teen abortion ruling

By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times

Georgia democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter, left, chats with his grandfather former President Jimmy Carter and grandmother Rosalynn Carter after attending church in Plains, Ga, Sunday, June 8, 2014. The younger Carter is hoping that a large fundraising effort this weekend will help his campaign. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

EDITORIAL: A Carter gay-rights ‘secret’ in Georgia

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Virginia, student settle ABC lawsuit for $212,500

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Supporters of gay marriage demonstrate outside the Federal Appeals Court in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, May 13, 2014. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond is taking up the issue of gay marriage, with arguments scheduled on a ruling that the state's ban on such unions is unconstitutional. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Judges seem split over Virginia’s same-sex marriage ban

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2014 file photo, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring speaks at a news conference at his office in Richmond, Va. A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday, Feb. 4, on whether Virginia's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. Herring, the state's newly elected Democratic attorney general, said he has already decided to side with the plaintiffs and will not defend the ban. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown, File)

EDITORIAL: Virginia GOP must push back against Herring’s lawlessness

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring speaks at a news conference at his office, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, in Richmond, Va., where he stated he has changed his position on the marriage equality case and now supports gay marriage. Herring said he has concluded that the state's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional, and on Thursday he joined a lawsuit challenging it. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown)

Herring: Children of illegal immigrants eligible for in-state tuition in Virginia

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Va. pharmacist loses licenses over drug dispensing

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Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring speaks during a news conference concerning a hearing on Virginia's ban on gay marriage in Norfolk, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. A federal judge heard arguments on whether Virginia's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Federal judge strikes down Virginia’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage

By David Sherfinski, Matthew Cella and Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Herring derelict on duty to defend state law

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

** FILE ** Virginia Attorney General-elect Mark Herring smiles during a news conference at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., in this Dec. 18, 2013, file photo. Herring has concluded that the state's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional and he will no longer defend it in federal lawsuits challenging it, his office said Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring says gay marriage ban unconstitutional

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

"This was an extraordinarily close election," Virginia Attorney General-elect Mark R. Herring (above) said as his Republican rival, Mark D. Obenshain (below), seen with his wife, Suzanne, conceded the race to the Democrat in Richmond on Wednesday. Mr. Obenshain had called for a statewide recount in November after an initial count found a 165-vote margin. (associated press photographs)

EDITORIAL: Lawlessness in Virginia

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Members of the Virginia Capitol Police retire the colors during opening ceremonies of the General Assembly in Richmond. The election of a state senator from Norfolk was too close to call Wednesday. (associated press)

Outcome of Norfolk race to decide state Senate control

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

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Virginia State Sen. Mark Obenshain gestures as his wife Suzanne looks on during a news conference at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013. Obenshain conceded the race for Attorney General to Democrat Mark Herring after a recount showed his losing ground in votes. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Obenshain concedes Virginia AG race to Herring, ending recount

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

Mark D. Obenshain

Obenshain raises ballot security issue in Va.

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times