The race for lieutenant governor started with a crowded Democratic primary and a Republican nominee who the governor initially called on to drop out.

Virginia voters will either elect the first openly gay Republican or the first Muslim woman to statewide office in the country.

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he is heavily considering a run for governor. He would be joining a primary fight that has already attracted two Republicans.

Virginia's historic gubernatorial election has entered its final stretch — so, let's take a look at the long campaign trail that has preceded Election Day.

While Tuesday's elections don't involve the presidency or control of Congress, there are plenty of intriguing statewide and local races and ballot measures to watch.

In the Virginia governor's election, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) is expected to easily defeat Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. She would replace the term-limited Governor Glenn Youngkin,

RICHMOND, Virginia — Democratic Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger isn’t just signaling that she will prevail over Republican opponent Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the race to succeed Gov.

Elections in New Jersey, Virginia, California and elsewhere are the first big opportunity since Trump's 2024 victory to gauge voter sentiment.