Sam Brown

Journalist for VCU's Capital News Service. Retweets ≠ endorsements.

[Sam Brown @s_t_brown]

Virginia has extended its contract with The GEO Group to keep management of Lawrenceville Correctional Center private. The extension comes after attempts by some legislators to transfer operations to the state and protests by advocacy groups. Read more… https://t.co/ySG1CpssbN

[Sam Brown @s_t_brown]

The environment seems like an important issue that would push people to the polls. However, cultural topics often overshadow it in campaigns despite major campaign funding from energy groups. Read more. https://t.co/65jnFReyuM

[Sam Brown @s_t_brown]

I was told by a voter that, while the process was smooth, he was concerned about the number of candidates down ballot that are running unopposed. He said he did not understand why that would happen. @vcucns #vavotes #2023election

[Sam Brown @s_t_brown]

There seems to be a higher energy, in general. More voters, more signs, more people out supporting candidates or parties. @vcucns #vavotes #2023election

[Sam Brown @s_t_brown]

There seem to be more voters showing up at the Gari Melchers Complex than Strong Tower Church. I was told a line has formed inside and there has been a steady stream of voters all morning. @vcucns #vavotes #2023election

[Sam Brown @s_t_brown]

More voters in House District 65 and Senate District 27 have mentioned abortion and education as key issues for them. Those and taxes appear to be the biggest issues on voters’ minds in this district. @vcucns #vavotes #2023election

[Sam Brown @s_t_brown]

Abortion was mentioned as a key issue by multiple voters when deciding how to vote. Other issues that came up included taxes and education. @vcucns #vavotes #2023election

[Sam Brown @s_t_brown]

Some voters have expressed the importance of voting in local and state elections mentioning how every local vote matters and can directly and immediately effect citizens’ lives. @vcucns #vavotes #2023election

[Sam Brown @s_t_brown]

Tents are out for both parties at the Strong Tower Church polling location for House District 65 and Senate District 27. There are also smaller tables supporting individual candidates down the ballot. @vcucns #vavotes #2023election

[Sam Brown @s_t_brown]

At the Strong Tower Church polling location for House District 65 and Senate District 27, voters are trickling in but there are no lines outside to vote. @vcucns #vavotes #2023election

[Sam Brown @s_t_brown]

Virginia municipalities, including Louisa, Richmond, Hampton and Danville have introduced ordinances that regulate short-term rentals and look to reduce their negative impacts. Read more: https://t.co/KVOLQwKoBT

[Sam Brown @s_t_brown]

Early voting starts Friday in Virginia ahead of big election https://t.co/iJ1dC7IM7I via @insidenova

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