Laura Vozzella

As Virginia governor wraps up his term Saturday, scandal has at least temporarily overshadowed his record.

Virginia lawmakers convene on same day that Gov. Robert F. McDonnell apologizes in final Capitol speech.

Virginia’s lieutenant governor for the past eight years prepares his move to a job at an insurance firm.

A scar was visible on the left cheek of the state senator and former gubernatorial candidate.

Party power over the chamber — and Gov.-elect McAuliffe's agenda — stay in flux even as assembly opens.

Virginia lawmakers want to erase the stain of an ethics scandal while bracing for a shift in political power.

The senator has proposed a bill in line with his past efforts to close the so-called gun show loophole.

The senator returns to Richmond determined to address shortcomings he blames for his son’s suicide.

Abortion rights and environmental activists are worried about his appointment of McDonnell holdovers.

The new governor has been a legendary fund-raiser for and a close friend to the Clintons.

The General Assembly begins its session before the new governor is sworn in, and McAuliffe can’t wait.

The governor-elect has chosen a former first lady, judge and product of state public schools for his Cabinet.

Maurice Jones was the publisher of the Virginian-Pilot before serving as deputy HUD secretary.

The entrepreneur who finished second to E.W. Jackson in a crowded GOP field will be a paid commentator.

McDonnell’s agriculture chief will stay on and ex-Hampton mayor will oversee natural resources.

The choice angers some abortion rights activists but is seen as the “best shot” for Medicaid expansion.

The announcement puts an end to a protracted contest that was the closest statewide election in history.

The Loudoun County Democrat moves up by 810 over Republican Mark Obenshain after second day.

The outgoing governor handed off a plan that calls for greater spending on schools and the contingency fund.

The governor will call for a boost in funding for education, mental health services, water-quality improvement.