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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 11h

3 rural health clinics closed in the Shenandoah Valley

The medical group specifically cited the recent reconciliation bill

It is true that rural health providers have been struggling for a long time

But they also have to factor in changes coming down the line

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 12h

Created a timeline of upcoming expansion of Virginia early voting hours and locations

A lot happening starting next weekend

That’s why it’s hard to draw big conclusions about early voting right now

Have around 1/3 of early vote so far and a lot can change

docs.google.com/document/u/0...

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Alex Sprague @thealextrifier.bsky.social · 14h

Find your polling place elections.virginia.gov

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 14h

This week will not have much change to Virginia early voting

But following week starting October 19 in Prince William will see many places have expanded locations

This is a later than in 2024 cycle given that was Presidential

Something to keep in mind when doing comparisons

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 14h

Just didn’t want people confused

Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 14h

This Sunday October 12 will have special Virginia early voting in Hampton from 1-5

Voters can cast ballots at the Registrar’s office at 101 Kings Way

Parts of Hampton are in competitive HD-86

I’ll try to post expanded early voting hours and satellite locations as they happen

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 1d

Trafalgar also put out a poll last week

It had Jones at 49%

Which I found odd because it was higher than Spanberger

No other polling found that

I was skeptical of that poll

I’m also skeptical of this poll

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 1d

It’s been a busy time in Virginia elections!

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 1d

Debates! RIFs! Shutdowns! Text scandals!

When it comes to the wild Virginia elections, @samshirazi.bsky.social has you covered in this week’s must-listen Federal Fallout podcast.

samshirazi.substack.com/p/episode-33...

Episode 33: Governor Debate Recap and "RIFs have begun"

Hi, everyone.

samshirazi.substack.com

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Jon Becker @jonbecker.bsky.social · 1d

Also hires, oversees, etc. university counsel for all public universities!

Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 1d

Reflection of current politics little discussion of what Virginia AG actually does

Increasingly important role in suing (or not suing) Presidential administration

Virginia has not joined lawsuits brought by Dem AGs

Also provides legal advice to state agencies and defends them

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 1d

Reflection of current politics little discussion of what Virginia AG actually does

Increasingly important role in suing (or not suing) Presidential administration

Virginia has not joined lawsuits brought by Dem AGs

Also provides legal advice to state agencies and defends them

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 1d

That’s right

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 1d

Both sides have areas they need to focus on in home stretch

Dems need to boost Black turnout in Hampton Roads, Southside, RVA for AG and House of Delegates

GOP needs rural voters in SWVA to show up by Election Day for AG race

Some of the close races could come down to turnout

Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 1d

Over half a million early votes now in Virginia

Wouldn’t be surprised if end up at around 1.5 million total early votes

Real question just Election Day votes being shifted or boosting turnout overall

2021 had 3.3 million total votes and we’ll see if more this year

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 1d

Over half a million early votes now in Virginia

Wouldn’t be surprised if end up at around 1.5 million total early votes

Real question just Election Day votes being shifted or boosting turnout overall

2021 had 3.3 million total votes and we’ll see if more this year

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 1d

New Federal Fallout pod out

First debate recap after candidates faced off

Spanberger survived and moved on to next round

Earle-Sears tried to land punches but didn’t get a knock out

Then RIFs are another October surprise in a wild last month of the campaign

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Episode 33: Governor Debate Recap and

Podcast Episode · Federal Fallout: The 2025 Virginia Elections · 10/11/2025 · 26m

podcasts.apple.com

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 2d

Some of the local news stations in DC that is broadcast into Northern Virginia

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 2d

Need to wait for exact numbers of Federal layoffs

But at least right now, this is affecting a lot of agencies

Some that didn’t even take a big hit during DOGE

Hard to imagine this not dominating news in NOVA as this unfolds

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks for the recommendation!

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JG Restore America @jgrestore.bsky.social · 2d

For those who want ACCURATE info on VIRGINIA polls & politics...this is my go-to follow: @samshirazi.bsky.social

Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 2d

Another super cool tool to track Virginia early vote

Still too early to draw big conclusions

But good to poke around and look at votes

Right now is a bit of lull in middle of early voting

Will really start to pick up in about 10 days as more satellite locations open

votehub.com/2025/09/26/e...

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 2d

Not yet, but likely at end will get above 50%

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 2d

Another super cool tool to track Virginia early vote

Still too early to draw big conclusions

But good to poke around and look at votes

Right now is a bit of lull in middle of early voting

Will really start to pick up in about 10 days as more satellite locations open

votehub.com/2025/09/26/e...

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 2d

Not really

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 2d

Exactly

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 2d

Worse for him, but not great for Dems

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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 2d

Obviously need to wait for size of Federal layoffs and impact on Virginia

Could be really big deal as Election Day is 3 and half weeks away

The last week has been brutal for Virginia Dems

But this could once again change dynamics in race

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