Opinion Column by Stephen J. Farnsworth and Emily Hemphill

Thanks to the Electoral College and to shifting partisan loyalties, Virginia enjoyed being “the belle of the ball” for three straight presidential elections: 2008, 2012 and 2016. During those years, Old Dominion voters found themselves frequently courted by presidential and vice-presidential candidates.

Column: Sorry, Virginia, we’re stuck with the Electoral College (Richmond Times-Dispatch)