The Hampton Roads debate between Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger was overshadowed by controversy over Jay Jones' threatening messages to a GOP leader.

The court case stems from a months-long HR investigation into PSC President Brad Molnar, and a subsequent letter from the PSC's vice president requesting the Gianforte's involvement.

The heightened attention on the ballot initiative process comes after Montanans legalized recreational cannabis and enshrined in the state's constitution the explicit right to abortions before the ...