Virginia Chamlee

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Title: Politics Writer - PEOPLE
  • Virginia Chamlee has worked as a writer for more than a decade, covering everything from presidential elections to human interest stories.
  • She joined PEOPLE as a writer-reporter in 2020 and previously worked for brands including Eater, Buzzfeed, and Bustle.
  • An artist and vintage expert, Virginia is also the author of the best-selling book, Big Thrift Energy.

Experience

  • Virginia previously served as a journalism fellow writing about Florida politics, during which her work was cited by a House Ethics Committee investigation.
  • She has also written for outlets including The Washington Post and Business Insider, and has interviewed everyone from actors and musicians to presidential candidates and cabinet secretaries.

About PEOPLE

PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.

Latest from Virginia Chamlee

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JD Vance and Kamala Harris
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Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) arrives for his federal bribery case in Manhattan federal court on July 12, 2024 in New York City. Menendez and his wife Nadine are accused of taking bribes of gold bars, a luxury car, and cash in exchange for using Menendez's position to help the government of Egypt and other corrupt acts according to an indictment from the Southern District of New York. The trial is expected to go to the jury any day.
Sen. Bob Menendez Will Resign in August Following Indictment on Federal Bribery Charges
Republican vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) arrives for a campaign rally at Radford University on July 22, 2024 in Radford, Virginia.
J.D. Vance Slammed by Internet for 'Cringe' Diet Mountain Dew Joke: 'Alienated Every Voter Base'
Michelle Wu attends the TAAF Heritage Month Awards Dinner at The Glasshouse on May 02, 2024 in New York City.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Is Pregnant, 'Plans' to Run for Reelection
US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testifies during a House Oversight Committee hearing examining potential security failures surrounding the attempted assassination on former US President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, July 22, 2024. The Secret Service has faced intense scrutiny since the July 13 shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, during which a gunman opened fire on the Republican presidential candidate from an exposed rooftop some 150 yards (meters) away from the stage where Trump was speaking.
Secret Service Director Resigns 10 Days After Attempted Trump Assassination
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George Clooney Says He’s ‘So Excited’ to Rally Behind Kamala Harris After Asking Joe Biden to ‘Step Aside’
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Donald Trump 'Really Wanted to Run Against Biden,' Is 'Worried' About Facing Kamala Harris (Exclusive)
Jenna Bush Hager George H. W. Bush
Jenna Bush Hager Says Her Grandpa Was ‘Crushed’ to Leave Office After One Term as She Commends Biden’s ‘Hard’ Choice
Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to Trump Tower
Donald Trump, 78, Is the Oldest Presidential Nominee in U.S. History
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris
Who Would Become VP if President Biden Resigned? How Kamala Harris' Successor Would Be Chosen
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Woman Shares 'Worst' Texts She's Ever Received from Parents Looking to Hire a Nanny (Exclusive)
Abrielle Clausing's thrifted purse; Abrielle Clausing's note that she found in the thrifted purse
Grieving Daughter Finds Note in Thrifted Purse After Father's Death (Exclusive)
Rudy Giuliani is helped to his feet after falling by walking into a row of chairs on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention
Rudy Giuliani ‘Appreciates Everyone’s Concern’ After Falling at RNC, as Spokesperson Defends His ‘Stamina’
US Representative Adam Schiff, U.S. President Joe Biden
Why Powerful Democrat Adam Schiff Is Joining the Call for Biden to Step Aside: ‘Our Nation Is at a Crossroads’
Couple Finishes Nursery Despite Being Told Baby May Not Survive
Couple Finishes Nursery Despite Being Told Baby Girl May Not Survive: 'We Were Determined' (Exclusive)
Two female friends sitting on sofa and arguing with each other
Woman Says She Won't Attend Sister's Wedding After She Secretly Dated, Got Engaged to Ex-Fiancé: 'My Head Was Spinning'
This photo taken by presidential photographer Mike Evens on March 30, 1981 shows President Ronald Reagan waving to the crowd just before the assassination attempt on him, after a conference outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The History of Assassination Attempts on U.S. Presidents, Including Ronald Reagan’s Near-Fatal Bullet Wound in 1981
U.S. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) delivers remarks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit on May 04, 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland.
Gretchen Whitmer, Who Was Subject of Hate-Fueled Kidnapping Plot, Pleads for New Era of Respect in Politics
Former US President Donald Trump departs Trump Tower for Manhattan Criminal Court, to attend the first day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, in New York City on April 15, 2024.
Donald Trump’s Classified Documents Case Is Dismissed by Federal Judge He Appointed
Joe Biden, Donald Trump
Joe Biden Says He Is 'Grateful' that Donald Trump Is 'Safe and Doing Well' Following Campaign Rally Shooting
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024
Donald Trump Says He Was Shot in Ear, 'Felt the Bullet Ripping Through the Skin' at Campaign Rally