Elections News How A Government Shutdown Could Play In The 2024 Election

Will the government shutdown affect next year’s election? Recent history provides clues

Political leaders in Washington are spending much of their energy these days blaming the other party for what could be a significant government shutdown. Read More

Four ways the US government shutdown could end

At some point, public pressure and political pain will see one side yield to bring this latest US government shutdown to an end. Read More

Democrats in governors races see political opportunity amid government shutdown

Virginia Democrats see opportunity in the shutdown as well. The party’s nominee for governor, Abigail Spanberger, has released ad after ad casting her opponent Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears as a MAGA ... Read More

As the government shutdown continues, both sides dig in

With the shutdown of the federal government extending into its second week, negotiations are at a standstill, as both Republicans and Democrats believe they have the upper hand. Robert Costa talks ... Read More

Government shutdown could impact who becomes Virginia's next governor

NORFOLK, Va. — Election Day in Virginia is a little more than a month away on November 4. A new poll from Emerson College found the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Abigail Spanberger, is up ten ... Read More

WFXR’s political analysts discuss Virginia’s election impacts from the government shutdown

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – More eyes may be on the Commonwealth this election, especially as we enter day three of the government shutdown. WFXR’s political analysts both agree this shutdown will most ... Read More

Experts warn government shutdown could impact outcome of upcoming gubernatorial election in Virginia

As the federal government remains shut down, political analysts caution it could affect voter turnout, election funding, and public confidence heading into November. Don’t expect correct change when ... Read More