But stressing abortion seems an obvious choice to many Democratic strategists, who credit the issue with swaying the results of several governor’s races in recent Virginia history, from Democrat ...

The new epicenter of America’s fight over abortion rights is Henrico County, Virginia, where candidates in bellwether state elections this fall are staking out positions that could test how both ...

Voters in Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky signaled support for abortion rights, even where it wasn't directly on the ballot, more than a year after the Supreme Court rolled them back.

For those on either side of the debate, Virginia — where all state House and Senate seats are up for election and early voting begins Friday — is among the biggest fights this year over ...

Karolina Ogorek, administrative director at an abortion clinic in southwest Virginia, said even if the effects are not immediately felt, she and other clinic workers believe a 15-week ban would be ...

There’s not enough healthcare providers out there as it is, so as a result of this, some people will likely delay or not end up receiving the care that they need,” said Jamie Lockhart, Planned ...

In Virginia, where Gov. Ralph Northam has long been a champion of abortion rights, Democrats’ 21-to-19 majority in the State Senate includes moderates and one member who opposes abortion rights.

The effort in Virginia follows New York passing a bill last week loosening the restrictions on abortion, as New Mexico, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Washington also pass new laws ...

The two major-party candidates running for governor in Virginia are both practicing Catholics. But when it comes to the contentious issue of abortion, they stand on opposite ends of the spectrum ...

Proposed legislation in Virginia could shut down abortion clinics. Aug. 31, 2011— -- New state board of health regulations issued last Friday lay the groundwork for stricter regulation of ...

In Virginia, those seeking an abortion can get one up to 26 weeks into their pregnancy. A doctor can also perform an abortion in the third trimester if the life of the mother is at risk.