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

Ghazala Hashmi (D), a former professor and immigrant from India.Attorney general’s race:Incumbent Jason Miyares (R), Virginia’s first Hispanic attorney general, is challenged by Jay Jones (D), a former delegate whose campaign has faced controversy over resurfaced 2022 text messages.

Voters in the state will elect a new governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. All 100 House of Delegates seats are also on the ballot.

On the eve of Election Day, Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears rallied supporters at her alma mater, Regent University, as she made her final pitch to voters.

State Senator Ghazala Hashmi is the Democratic nominee, formerly representing Virginia’s 10th State Senate district, and currently representing the 15th district. John Reid is the Republican nominee; he is formerly the host of the WRVA Morning Show, based in Richmond.

The race for lieutenant governor between Democrat Ghazala Hashmi and Republican John Reid is shaping up to be the closest of Virginia’s statewide contests.

With just weeks left in office, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) is making a final, fervent push to cement his legacy and keep Virginia on the path he insists has brought the state back to life. At a campaign rally for Lt.

How voters are grappling with economic challenges, and who they hold responsible for them, could shape the outcome of the major gubernatorial races.