Voters across Virginia today cast ballots in carefully monitored primaries to help shape the November elections in high states. The vote are: nominated parties to the governor, Governor of Lieutenant, General Prosecutor and Chair House of Delegates.
Key races on the elections
While Democratic and Republican candidates for the governor are already determined-colored American representative Abigail Spanberger (D) and the current lieutenant Winsome Earle-Sears (R)-the parties today are completing their tickets to Ballot.
Race Governor
Another governor of Virginia will be in state history for the first time. If Earle-Sears won, she would have become the first black woman to have ever been elected by the Governor in the US. Spanberger, a former CIA officer and a central Democrat, take place on questions such as weapons’ safety, relief from living costs, and federal workforce protection. Earle-Sears, a naval veteran and a conservative fireman, a campaign such as pro-business, Pro-Trump alternative and seeks to expand Glenn Youngkin’s government policy.
Lieutenant Governor (Democratic Primary):
Voters choose from a crowded six -way race with:
Mayor Richmond takes Stoneyy
State Senator Ghazala Hashmi
Chairman of the Babur Lateef School Board
Prosecutor and Professor of Law Victor Salgado
The winner will face the conservative radio host John Reid (R) in November.
Prosecutor General (Democratic Primary):
Two candidates compete for questioning the Republican acting Jason Miyares:
Former state del. Jay Jones
Henrico County Commonwealth Shannon Taylor attorney
State Legislative Choirs and Local Competitions
While all 100 House of Delegates are on the elections in November, today only a few of them hold the attacked primars. The Democrats currently hold a slim majority in the chamber of 51-49. In addition, voters in some cities and regions select candidates for Sheriff, the legal representative of the Commonwealth and the treasurer of the city.
Surveys of public opinion and participation
Public opinion surveys are open until 19:00 throughout Virginia. Those who are in line with the deadline will be able to vote. The premature vote ended on 2 May and today is a final chance to vote in the primary.
Looking forward to November
Virginia is one of the only two states that this year organize the governorate elections, next to New Jersey. The results could signal wider national trends before mid 2026, especially in suburban regions influenced by Trump’s policy and federal cuts.
(Tagstotranslate) Virginia Primaries 2025
