Voters in Virginia will head to the polls this November to pick a new governor. Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, and Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican, have each already locked down their parties’ nominations.

The Republican ticket for Virginia's statewide races this year is set. Why it matters: It's a strikingly diverse slate of candidates for the Old Dominion. The big picture: Richmond conservative talk show host John Reid secured the GOP nomination for lieutenant governor Monday after the only other candidate dropped out.

Pat Herrity’s exit from the race clears the way for Richmond talk-radio host John Reid to become the GOP’s nominee for lieutenant governor in Virginia.

This is a fascinating challenge to Virginia’s felon disenfranchisement law on the grounds that it violates the fundamental conditions placed on its 1870 re-admission to the Union. The Court’s docket can be found here.

In Virginia, Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, could determine if marijuana retail sales are implemented.

Virginia voters will choose a new governor this year, but first come the state’s primary elections, which are happening on June 17.

Virginia Republicans now have a historic ticket for the upcoming 2025 gubernatorial election with Winsome Earl-Sears, John Reid and Jason Miyares.

Credit: AP/Steve Helber “Virginia elections are often about angry voters, and the most angry group of voters is the party who lost the White House the year before,” said Stephen Farnsworth ...

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked North Carolina election officials from contacting voters whose disputed ballots in an unresolved 2024 race.

Virginians can expect millions in political dollars to be spent on countless political ads on their TV’s, radios and phones between now and election day this November.

Between the race for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and the House of Delegates, Sabato says Virginia will easily clear $100 million in fundraising this year.

A smattering of high-stakes elections so far in 2025 has reignited election fever. Yet the year’s banner race is still to come. Voters in Virginia will head to the polls this November to pick ...