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Two candidates in Virginia are competing to take over a U.S. House seat being vacated by an incumbent who’s planning to run for governor. Republican Derrick Anderson and Democrat Eugene Vindman are facing off Tuesday for Virginia’s 7th District seat. The winner will succeed Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who is vacating her seat in favor of a gubernatori...

Maryland voting polls opened at 7 a.m. and voters had already formed a line to make their voice heard. News4’s Juliana Valencia gives an overview about the race between Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan and Democratic Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks for a seat in the Senate.

Virginia voting polls opened bright and early at 6 a.m. and voters are already forming a line to cast their ballots. News4’s Joseph Olmo previews what’s on the ballot and asks what issues are top of mind for voters. 

It’s Tuesday, Nov. 5 – Election Day. In the D.C. area, that means watch parties and heightened security. Streets near Howard University are shut down for Kamala Harris’ election night watch party.

It’s the final push before Election Day. About 30 poll workers spent Monday night transforming the cafeteria at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School into a polling place. This is Jim Pierce’s first time volunteering. “There’s so much that goes into an election, planning for it, to make sure it goes smoothly,” he said. It takes about two hours for...

As the election rapidly approaches, college students are feeling the tension. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

Democrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson gave their closing final messages to voters as they both vye for the seat to represent Virginia’s 7th District, which covers part of Prince William, Stafford and Spotsylvania counties, as well as several others. The seat was vacated by current Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who is running for Govern...

As the nation prepares for Election Day, D.C. leaders brace for the possibility of protests or worse. Also on The News4 Rundown: Four things to know about voting in the DMV.

Video of a confrontation over presidential politics at a café in Northern Virginia demonstrates how this election has many Americans on edge. Annetta Catchings — the Alexandria Republican Committee chair and a former mayoral candidate — said it started when she was having lunch at a café in Old Town with three fellow supporters of former ...

Leaders united to hold an interfaith service with the message of standing together in faith and hope ahead of Election Day. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports. 

In a new show, Hollywood star and comedian John Leguizamo addresses the racism and hateful rhetoric Latinos can face. News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke to him about his new drama appearing now at Arena Stage.

A police officer in Montgomery County, Maryland, is back at work after losing his legs. It’s been just over a year since Sgt. Patrick Kepp was hit by a speeding teen driver, allegedly on purpose, on Interstate 270. News4 has followed his journey since then. When we first met Kepp, he had spent nearly two months in the hospital. Even…

News4’s Erika Gonzalez breaks down the race for U.S. Senate in Maryland. 

A former U.S. Capitol Police officer was sentenced to 21 months in prison Monday for violating an individual’s civil rights as he was involved in an unauthorized high-speed chase that resulted in a crash, authorities say.