Virginia Governor Inauguration 2026: When it starts and how to watch live
Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger marks history as the first woman to be elected governor of the Commonwealth. Elected back in November 2025, Spanberger has taken the time leading up to the inauguration to build her cabinet and coordinate with the General Assembly ahead of the new legislative session. Now, with the inauguration, Spanberger will be officially sworn into office and launch her initiative to unite Virginians and her campaign focusing on education, affordability and public safety.
Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger marks history as the first woman to be elected governor of the Commonwealth. Elected back in November 2025, Spanberger has taken the time leading up to the inauguration to build her cabinet and coordinate with the General Assembly ahead of the new legislative session. Now, with the inauguration, Spanberger will be officially sworn into office and launch her initiative to unite Virginians and her campaign focusing on education, affordability and public safety.
Maryland, Virginia state legislatures now back in session
Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia. Both states have a laundry list of items to tackle over the next few months. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us now with what is on the agenda in the free state and in the Commonwealth.
Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia. Both states have a laundry list of items to tackle over the next few months. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us now with what is on the agenda in the free state and in the Commonwealth.
Maryland, Virginia state legislatures now back in session
Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia.
Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia.
Virginia judge questions Trump appointee's US Attorney title
A federal judge is demanding answers from Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee who continues to identify herself as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia despite a court ruling that declared her appointment unlawful.
A federal judge is demanding answers from Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee who continues to identify herself as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia despite a court ruling that declared her appointment unlawful.
Spanberger, Youngkin meet at Governor's Mansion in Richmond to begin transition
Virginia’s new Democratic governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, sat down with Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday as the handoff of power is already underway.
Virginia’s new Democratic governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, sat down with Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday as the handoff of power is already underway.
Election Day post-mortem: VA Democrats, Republicans analyze what went right and what went wrong
A new political reality is taking shape in Virginia.
A new political reality is taking shape in Virginia.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Virginia 2025 election results: Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General & House of Delegates
Democrats are celebrating a sweeping victory in Virginia. See the results of all the races online.
Democrats are celebrating a sweeping victory in Virginia. See the results of all the races online.
Democrats sweep three major races in Virginia; pick up 13 seats in House of Delegates
It was a big night for Democrats in Virginia.
It was a big night for Democrats in Virginia.
Democrat Ghazala Hashmi wins Virginia lieutenant governor’s race
Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has won the race to be Virginia’s next lieutenant governor, beating out Republican John Reid.
Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has won the race to be Virginia’s next lieutenant governor, beating out Republican John Reid.
Despite controversy during campaign, Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general race
Democratic candidate Jay Jones has won the race for Virginia attorney general against Republican incumbent Jason Miyares.
Democratic candidate Jay Jones has won the race for Virginia attorney general against Republican incumbent Jason Miyares.
Trump declines to mention Earle-Sears during VA telephone rally
President Donald Trump did not mention Republican candidate for VA governor, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, during a Virginia-based telephone rally on Monday night.
President Donald Trump did not mention Republican candidate for VA governor, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, during a Virginia-based telephone rally on Monday night.
Last minute voters cast their ballots in Virginia before polls close
At the Fairfax County Government Center, last-minute voters are rushing in to cast their ballots.
At the Fairfax County Government Center, last-minute voters are rushing in to cast their ballots.
2025 Virginia lieutenant governor election results
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day 2025. See the results in real time as votes are counted.
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day 2025. See the results in real time as votes are counted.
2025 Virginia House of Delegates election results
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day 2025. See the results in real time as votes are counted.
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day 2025. See the results in real time as votes are counted.
Live Virginia 2025 election results: County by county
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for nearby counties.
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for nearby counties.
Live Virginia 2025 election results: Alexandria County
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Alexandria County.
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Alexandria County.
Live Virginia 2025 election results: Fairfax City
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Fairfax City.
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Fairfax City.
Live Virginia 2025 election results: Falls Church
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Falls Church.
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Falls Church.
Live Virginia 2025 election results: Fredericksburg
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Fredericksburg.
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Fredericksburg.