With early voting underway, Democrats Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and Jay Jones hold leads in Virginia’s top statewide races, though recent polls show Republicans tightening margins...
Del. Cliff Hayes brought Democratic fellowship and recognition to Portsmouth with his “Sunday Blue Crescendo” fundraiser at Rivers Casino, featuring top Virginia leaders, lively storytelling, and...
ongressman Bobby Scott hosted his annual Labor Day Cookout in Newport News, marking the unofficial start of Virginia’s 2025 election season as Democrats rallied supporters and...
Congressman Bobby Scott held two town halls this week—in Chesapeake and Hampton—to inform constituents about health care cuts, challenge what he termed the “Big, Ugly Law,”...
At Portsmouth’s I.C. Norcom High School, gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger unveiled her comprehensive "Strengthening Virginia Schools Plan," promising to bolster childcare, support educators, modernize schools, uplift...
The Chesapeake Democratic Women hosted their annual Crab Fest on August 2, drawing a full crowd for food, fellowship, and political dialogue with local and state...
The Chesapeake Democratic Women hosted their annual Crab Fest on August 2, drawing a full crowd for food, fellowship, and political dialogue with local and state...
Mayor Kenny Alexander, Norfolk’s first Black mayor, confirms he will complete his current term but not seek reelection in 2028, as he transitions into a new...
Mayor Kenny Alexander, Norfolk’s first Black mayor, confirms he will complete his current term but not seek reelection in 2028, as he transitions into a new...
Virginia mourns Judge Jerrauld C. Jones, a pioneering civil rights-era figure who rose from school desegregation to state legislator and judge, leaving behind a legacy of...
The Digital Download is a weekly column dedicated to exploring the power, promise, and impact of technology in our everyday lives, written by Delegate Cliff Hayes, an experienced technology leader and public servant.
The column aims to educate, inform, and empower readers with insight into how digital tools, innovations, and trends are shaping our communities, policies, and futures.
From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
