University of Mary Washington political professor Stephen Farnsworth says a pardon before legal action is concluded sets a dangerous precedent. "It serves political purposes, to be sure, for the governor to engage in Loudoun at every opportunity. I don't know that it particularly wins him votes in Loudoun, but it certainly does energize the Republican base in other parts of the commonwealth or the country," Farnsworth said.

Youngkin defends decision to pardon Loudoun Co. father (NBC News Washington)

Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington, said that even in a more open-minded era for personal indiscretions, it’s highly unlikely Gibson will win. “Donald Trump has defined downward what is acceptable in public life, but this doesn’t seem like the kind of conduct that Democrats will be able to sell in a suburban Richmond district,” Farnsworth said.

Virginia candidate who livestreamed sex videos draws support from women, Democratic leader (Associated Press)

“Discussion of sex trafficking and transgender issues have really ramped up in Virginia in the past several months as the elections have drawn closer,” said Stephen J. Farnsworth, a professor of political science and international affairs and the director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington. “It would be useful for people talking about these issues to draw more attention to specific cases to give people a sense of whether this is a greater threat to students than gun violence in schools, for example.”

Right-wing group warns of ‘surge in human trafficking, despite lack of local cases (The Daily Progress)

"We are talking about a very, very accelerated timetable. You have a whole series of legal cases that are going on right now that involve the former president and at the same time, he is also running for president in 2024. So, when you add the campaign appearances and the legal preparation, it is going to be an immensely busy time for the former president," said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington.

Court will allow cameras in Trump GA trial (Fox 10 Phoenix)

Put more police on the streets, and put cameras where crime is going to happen,” said Ashworth when questioned by debate moderator Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, Professor and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington.

Ashworth on the defensive as violent crime rate soars in Prince William County (Potomac Local)

“Delegate Orrock has that longer tenure and a biography that is less all-politics than a lot of people,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a politics professor at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, where a closely watched House contest and another for Senate could decide control of both chambers. “It’s who he is. And it’s an asset.”

Schapiro: Spinning a lot of tunes, perhaps winning a few votes (Richmond Times-Dispatch)