The lineups for both parties present a stunningly diverse crop of candidates who highlight the changing nature of Virginia, the old capital of the Confederacy.
The annual gala marking the Sammies awards for public service was a big night out for members of the federal workforce, which faces cutbacks and criticism under the Trump administration.
Follow President-elect Trump’s progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.
