Why Virginia’s 2025 election could be another bellwether moment
History says: when Virginia votes, the nation should pay attention. The Commonwealth’s elections have long been a preview of America’s political future — and this year, all eyes are once again on Richmond.
Spanberger leads Earle-Sears in latest poll: Oct. 28 Virginia election update
With one week until the Virginia gubernatorial election, Abigail Spanberger is ahead by seven points in the most recent poll.
Virginia Democrats plan to redraw state's congressional districts
A major political battle is unfolding in Virginia as Democrats in control of the General Assembly open a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts—a move Republicans call a blatant power grab.
Virginia 2025 Elections: Final week of early voting
This is the final week of early voting in Virginia ahead of Election Day on November 4.
Virginia Democrats could redraw state's congressional maps
Just weeks before Virginia elects a new governor, there’s a surprise move that could upend the state’s congressional makeup.
2025 Virginia Election: Who's on the ballot for governor, lt. governor, attorney general
Virginia voters will head to the polls on November 4, 2025, to choose the state’s next governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general — with several historic races underway and early voting already open across the Commonwealth.
Who is Jason Miyares? Meet the Republican running for Virginia attorney general
Republican incumbent Jason Miyares is facing off against Democratic candidate Jay Jones for Virginia Attorney General.
Who is Jay Jones? Meet the Democrat running for Virginia attorney general
Jay Jones is the Democratic candidate for Virginia’s Attorney General. He’s running against Republican incumbent Jason Miyares, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Who is Winsome Earle-Sears? Republican candidate in Virginia governor's race
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger are facing off to take the highest office in the state. Whichever candidate wins, it will be historic as Virginia has never had a female governor.
Who is Abigail Spanberger? Democratic candidate for Virginia governor
The Virginia governor’s race is heating up as former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger and current Lieutenant Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears are vying to become the first woman to hold the highest office in the state.
Who is John Reid? Meet the Republican running for VA lieutenant governor
Republican John Reid is running for lieutenant governor of Virginia. He became the party's de facto nominee after Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity announced earlier this year that he was withdrawing from the race due to health complications.
Who is Ghazala Hashmi? Meet the Democrat running for VA lieutenant governor
Democratic State Senator Ghazala Hashmi is running for lieutenant governor on the same ticket as Democratic nominee for governor, Abigail Spanberger, and candidate for attorney general, Jay Jones.
Virginia attorney general race: Jason Miyares, Jay Jones have measured debate in Richmond
Virginia's race for attorney general took the stage at the University of Richmond Thursday night for their one and only debate.
Virginia attorney general debate between Jay Jones and Jason Miyares held at University of Richmond
Democratic candidate for Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones and Republican incumbent Jason Miyares are debating tonight in Richmond, Virginia.
Barack Obama endorses Abigail Spanberger in Virginia governor’s race
Former President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind Democrat Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s high-stakes governor's race, calling her “the best choice" to protect voting and abortion rights.
Virginia's attorney general candidate debate underway
The debate between Democratic candidate for Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones and Republican incumbent Jason Miyares is underway.
Virginia governor race: Spanberger, Earle-Sears have tense face-off in debate
Virginia gubernatorial candidates Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger faced off for their first and only planned debate Thursday night.
Virginia Governor Debate: Candidates clash over shutdown, violent rhetoric
Virginia gubernatorial candidates, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger, squared off Thursday in their first and only gubernatorial debate that was a fiery exchange that turned combative from the opening question.
Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears spar in only debate of Virginia's Governor race
Thursday night at Norfolk State University, Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat and former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger squared off in a debate.
Making history: VA poised to elect its first female governor
For the first time, Virginia is set to elect its first female governor. Virginia is one of 18 states that have never had a woman serve as governor, according to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP).