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By Tom Graham

Richmond, VA – With election day on the horizon, you may be wondering whether the expected record turn-out could affect your ability to vote. WMRA's Tom Graham sat down with Virginia State Board of Elections official Susan Lee.

By Martha Woodroof

Harrisonburg, VA – 8,000 people crowded into the JMU Convocation Center to hear Senator Barack Obama. Another 12,000 watched in overflow areas.

Martha Woodroof has this audio postcard of the experience, including comments from students, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, Senatorial Candidate Mark Warner, and Presidential Candidate Barack Obama.

By Martha Woodroof

Harrisonburg, VA – Senator Barrack Obama spoke in Harrisonburg yesterday at the James Madison University Convocation Center. The last presidential candidate to visit this part of the valley was running against Abraham Lincoln... so what does Obama's visit to JMU really mean?

By Tom Graham

Richmond, VA – When it comes to politics, there are some ethnic groups that have long been known to favor one party over another.

A new report shows that Hispanics have been growing in numbers in Virginia, but now it seems many may not vote as expected.

WMRA's Tom Graham spoke with Richmond Times-Dispatch reporter Jim Nolan, who's been following the latest developments.

By Martha Woodroof