Ben Pershing

Ben Pershing has covered Congress for The Washington Post since January 2008, previously authoring the “Capitol Briefing” blog and anchoring “The Political Browser” aggregation page. He currently focuses on covering the Congressional delegations from Maryland, Virginia and the District. Before joining the Post, he spent 10 years as a reporter and editor at the Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call. A Los Angeles native, Pershing is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.

Latest by Ben Pershing

Antiabortion group uses Virginia as a trial run for 2014

Antiabortion group uses Virginia as a trial run for 2014

With an eye to 2014, the Susan B. Anthony List plans a “massive investment” during governor’s race.

Va. GOP settles on Cuccinelli, Obenshain and Jackson for November

Va. GOP settles on Cuccinelli, Obenshain and Jackson for November

African American minister chosen for lieutenant governor slot; Obenshain pick for attorney general’s race.

At Va. convention, Jindal says GOP should ‘get over ourselves’ and move forward

At Va. convention, Jindal says GOP should ‘get over ourselves’ and move forward

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks to Virginia Republicans on opening night of their convention.

Ken Cuccinelli unveils Virginia energy policy

Ken Cuccinelli unveils Virginia energy policy

GOP gubernatorial candidate unveils energy policy, emphasizing the importance of coal.