John,

Virginia’s elections are next week, and while Virginia’s elections are always an important test of political momentum before the national midterms, this year what happens in Virginia truly affects all of us.

Here’s why:

If Republicans win the governorship and flip the legislature, they’ll control Virginia’s redistricting process — that means they could redraw the map and rig future elections, just as they’ve done in Texas and North Carolina, where gerrymanders have entrenched MAGA power and weakened voters’ voices.

John, if MAGA wins here, they’ll be one step closer to locking in a forever majority across the country.

The good news: COURIER is fighting back.

Our Virginia newsroom, Dogwood, is on the ground covering this election and getting critical get-out-the-vote information to swing voters in these final days.

But we can’t keep going without you. We’ve set a goal of raising $10,000 in the next 48 hours to fuel our coverage and reach every voter we can before polls close.

If you’re ready to defeat MAGA and defend democracy in Virginia — and across the country — please chip in $25 or whatever you can right now to help power COURIER’s reporting.

Stop MAGA in Virginia

Every dollar fuels independent, fearless journalism that keeps voters informed — and keeps democracy alive.

Thank you for standing with us,
The COURIER Team