# Politics: Richmond

Updated Fri Nov 6, 7:37 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [Richmond voters approve 1% sales tax for school construction](/richmond/stories/c9617c2df7.md): Richmond voters approved a 1% local sales tax for school construction on Tuesday, according to the city. (City of Richmond, 2026-11-06 15:37 EST)
- [DSA candidate Jackie McDonnough stuns Anne Holton, wins 6th District school board seat](/richmond/stories/377fb8d8a1.md): It is a dramatic win against Holton, a recognized name backed by leaders within the state’s Democrat party. (The Richmonder, 2026-11-04 00:08 EST)
- [Henrico and Hanover voters react to election results; most say pocketbook issues drove their 2026 votes](/richmond/stories/c7286f5d04.md): The 2026 election is over and the results are in, along with reactions from voters across Central Virginia. (WTVR CBS 6, 2026-11-05 08:19 EST)
- [Chesterfield voters not surprised by 'blue wave' as Democrats take control of US Senate and House](/richmond/stories/dec11bc30f.md): Voters across the country flipped seats that have historically been held by Republican candidates, leading to Democrats gaining control of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. (WTVR CBS 6, 2026-11-04 17:34 EST)