Candidates connect with voters in any way possible, but especially through religion because it is a substantial part of some voters' lives, according to Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington.

Virginia faith group urges people to polls, calls for unity (WHRO)

"I think what we're going to see in this final weekend is what we've been seeing all along through this campaign," said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington.

Trump & Harris Head Into Final Swing State Blitz (CTV News Canada)

“Is it the best use of his time in the final days before the election? No, North Carolina or Michigan or Wisconsin or Arizona would be better uses of his time,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington.

The weekend that could change the election landscape (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

While the courts will ultimately rule on the governor’s actions, Gov. Youngkin’s continued participation in the national discourse is a win-win, according to Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington.

“If he wins, it boosts his popularity with Republicans, and if he loses, he can still gain favor with the GOP base. The worst thing for a Virginia governor with national ambitions is to be ignored,” Farnsworth noted.

Youngkin blasts DOJ lawsuit that thrust Virginia’s voter roll removals into national spotlight (WHRO)

"I think the challenge Donald Trump is facing right now is trying to say something new about the vice president," said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington. "The vice president has been attacked as a socialist and not very smart in speech after speech by Trump. I don't think these latest insults are going to move the needle all that much."

Trump Escalates His Attacks on Harris (RTVI News)

The Advance contacted University of Mary Washington professor Stephen Farnsworth to get his take on the lower turnout numbers. “Wow,” he began. “These declines raise questions about whether the parties are investing enough in getting out the vote efforts. With a very close congressional election in the region we should be seeing a lot of early votes locked in - not the declines we are seeing so far.” ANALYSIS: Are Candidates Trading Shoe Leather for Online Ads? (FXBG Advance)