Virginia Republicans hold first joint rally with Youngkin, Earle-Sears and Miyares, drawing contrasts with blue states and highlighting economic improvements under GOP leadership.

Amid all the worries about the perennially elusive youth vote, there’s a promising trend to talk about: In a growing number of towns and cities across the U.S., 16- and 17-year-olds are gaining the right to vote. The numbers are still small, but the momentum is real. Advocates say it’s about nurturing lifelong voters.