The Daily Signal is strengthening its Virginia coverage with the addition of Rich Tucker as a second Virginia correspondent, joining Joe Thomas to form a dedicated reporting team covering the commonwealth.
Tucker brings deep roots in Virginia journalism to the role. He was the founding editor of The Virginia Flyover, a publication he launched in the fall of 2024 to cover news from across the state. His timing proved fortuitous as the publication launched just as Hurricane Helene struck.
During his time at The Virginia Flyover, Tucker reported on major federal and statewide elections, provided in-depth coverage of Virginia’s congressional redistricting, and tackled issues ranging from health care and data centers to Navy deployments and criminal cases.
Tucker is based in Richmond and will report on stories from across the commonwealth.
“At The Virginia Flyover, we tried to provide a brief overview of all the news from Virginia each day, but our format didn’t allow us to examine any particular story in depth,” Tucker said. “I’m looking forward to digging into and providing detailed coverage of important stories that matter to Virginians and our fellow Americans.”
Earlier in his career, Tucker served as a senior writer at The Heritage Foundation. He contributed to America’s Opportunity for All, Heritage’s 2012 blueprint for the country’s political future. He is a graduate of Syracuse University’s Newhouse School.
“Rich’s firsthand knowledge of Virginia politics and policy makes him an ideal fit for what we’re building,” said Bradley Devlin, politics editor for the Daily Signal. “Rich and Joe Thomas will give Virginians the on-the-ground coverage they deserve—and that the national media too often overlooks.”
Virginia has long been a bellwether state for national politics, and the Daily Signal is committed to covering it comprehensively. With Thomas and Tucker working in tandem, readers can expect expanded reporting on the issues that matter most to Virginians—from Richmond’s statehouse to communities across the commonwealth.
Tucker joins a growing network of state-based journalists at the Daily Signal, which has expanded its footprint to include correspondents in California, Georgia, and Ohio. The Daily Signal’s Texas bureau will launch soon.
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