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VPAP Analysis Shows Turnout in Red Counties Lower in 2025 When Compared to 2021
Analysis of voter turnout in the 2025 election by the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) reveals that turnout in Republican majority counties was lower this year than in 2021. Had the turnout been higher, the results would have been much Continue reading VPAP Analysis Shows Turnout in Red Counties Lower in 2025 When Compared to 2021
Kiggans, Wittman, Scott Discuss Government Shutdown
https://www.wtkr.com/news/politics/va-reps-kiggans-wittman-scott-in-norfolk-to-discuss-shutdown NORFOLK, Va. — Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle shared their frustrations over the ongoing budget battles in Washington during the Hampton Roads Chamber’s 2025 Congressional Forum on Monday. Republican Reps. Jen Kiggans and Rob Wittman, along with Continue reading Kiggans, Wittman, Scott Discuss Government Shutdown
Wittman Visits Food Bank in Warsaw
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) visited Healthy Harvest food bank in Warsaw, Virginia, to meet with volunteers and help sort out groceries at the warehouse. With the impacts of the government shutdown being felt across the First District, food banks Continue reading Wittman Visits Food Bank in Warsaw
Wittman Speech on the House Floor in Support of the GRID Power Act
Rob Wittman made the following remarks on the House floor about the GRID Act: Across the First District, I hear from my constituents about the rising costs of energy. I am proud to cosponsor this bill – HR 1047 – Continue reading Wittman Speech on the House Floor in Support of the GRID Power Act
Wittman Votes to Safeguard Medicaid, Strengthen National Defense, and Protect Virginia Families from Tax Increase
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in support of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1: “Today, I voted for the final passage of legislation that strengthens vital programs that serve our most vulnerable communities, empowers Continue reading Wittman Votes to Safeguard Medicaid, Strengthen National Defense, and Protect Virginia Families from Tax Increase
A Small Crowd Protests Rob Wittman’s Vote on Big Beautiful Bill
https://www.12onyourside.com/2025/07/04/dozens-protest-rob-wittmans-vote-big-beautiful-bill/
Wittman Leads Letter Supporting Efficient Broadband Rollout
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Congressman Adam Gray (CA-13) wrote to Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urging the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to avoid new requirements that could delay Continue reading Wittman Leads Letter Supporting Efficient Broadband Rollout
Wittman Leads Virginia Delegation Call for Transparency in Army Command Merger Impacting Fort Eustis
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA), Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA), Congressman John McGuire (R-VA), Congresswoman Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA), Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Congressman Don Beyer Continue reading Wittman Leads Virginia Delegation Call for Transparency in Army Command Merger Impacting Fort Eustis
Seize opportunities to expand career and technical education
In celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February, I had the privilege of visiting the Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage High School in Henrico County. This cutting-edge facility provides hands-on, skills-based training for high school juniors Continue reading Seize opportunities to expand career and technical education