Category: United States Virgin Islands

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US Virgin Islands

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How the Democratic sweep to power will affect the US territories, in context

by | November 5, 2026 | American Samoa, Congress, Elections, Federal Government, Guam, Headlines, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, United States Virgin Islands | 0 Comments

When Democrats take control of Congress on January 3, 2027, the committees that handle federal policy for the five United States territories will pass to a...

Plaskett will be the first Black woman to take office as an elected governor in the United States as Sarauw heads to Congress

by | November 4, 2026 | Elections, Headlines, Results, United States Virgin Islands | 0 Comments

Delegate Stacey Plaskett (D) won the governorship of the US Virgin Islands on November 3, 2026, becoming the first woman to lead the territory and the first...

Most in US territories prefer current territorial status in Pasquines poll

by | November 3, 2026 | American Samoa, Data, Guam, Headlines, Northern Mariana Islands, Polls, Puerto Rico, Status, United States Virgin Islands | 0 Comments

On November 3, 2026, voters in four United States territories elect delegates to the US House who can serve on committees but cannot vote in the House itself....
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Flag of the U.S. Virgin IslandsSeal of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Status
Unincorporated territory
Citizenship
US citizens
Capital
Charlotte Amalie
Population
87,146
Land area
133.7 sq mi
Language
English
President
Donald Trump (R)
Governor
Albert Bryan Jr. (D)
Legislature
D12 I3
Delegate to Congress
Stacey Plaskett (D)
Presidential vote
No
Voting representation in Congress
No
Official website
www.vi.gov
Codes
ZIP008xxPhone340

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