State GOP settles on traditional convention to pick statewide nominees Clark Palmer February 24, 2021 1 minute read The Republican Party of Virginia has opted to choose statewide candidates during a convention this Spring, despite criticism from within the caucus. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia lawmakers vote to remove Harry Byrd Sr. statueNext: Need more reasons to avoid the DMV office? Here you go Related Stories 200-year-old farmhouse may be saved; Water Authority releases data on Google data center water use Gene Marrano February 25, 2026 0 New FEMA map may change your need for flood insurance Denise Membreno February 24, 2026 0 VWCC, MGCC team up for joint CDL program, looking to grow professional driver workforce Gene Marrano February 24, 2026 0