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# After the votes are counted, we're still here
- URL: https://www.richmonder.org/after-the-votes-are-counted-were-still-here/
- Published: 2026-11-03T23:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-03T23:00:00.000Z
- Description: As politicians ramp up their spending to influence you, we'll continue fighting for your right to accurate, unbiased and nonpartisan information.
- Author: Michael Phillips
- Tags: About us, #the-bridge

"Follow the money" is a central tenet of news reporting, and there's been plenty of it to follow over the last few weeks.

We reported that $23.5 million was spent on one congressional race locally, and you've undoubtedly seen enough advertising to believe that.

- Our budget this year is just $830,000.

**As politicians ramp up their spending to influence you, we'll continue fighting for your right to accurate, unbiased and nonpartisan information**, both today as you head to the polls and in the weeks and months to come.

Respected local news is the lifeblood of a community. It allows us to work from a shared set of facts, and provides the information you need to participate in our civic conversation.

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Thanks for supporting local news, today and every day,

Michael Phillips, Founder  
The Richmonder

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