2025 Virginia gubernatorial election
Election for Governor of Virginia
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The 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin will be ineligible to run for re-election, as the Constitution of Virginia prohibits the state's governors from serving consecutive terms.
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Amanda Chase, former state senator (2016−2024) and candidate for governor in 2021[1]
- Jason Miyares, Attorney General of Virginia (2022–present)[2]
- Winsome Sears, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (2022–present)[2]
- Rob Wittman, U.S. Representative from Virginia's 1st congressional district (2007–present)[3]
Polling
Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Jason Miyares | Winsome Sears | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnal | March 13–14, 2024 | 510 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 16% | 44% | 41% |
| Differentiators Data | February 21–24, 2023 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.5% | 17% | 48% | 35% |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Abigail Spanberger, U.S. Representative from Virginia's 7th congressional district (2019–present)[1]
- Levar Stoney, mayor of Richmond (2017–present) and former Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth (2014–2016)[4]
Declined
- Eileen Filler-Corn, state delegate (2010–2024) and former Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates (2020–2022) (running for U.S. House in 2024)[5]
- Elaine Luria, former U.S. Representative from Virginia's 2nd congressional district (2019–2023) (endorsed Spanberger)[6]
- Terry McAuliffe, former governor of Virginia (2014–2018) and nominee for governor in 2021 (endorsed Stoney)[7]
- Ralph Northam, former governor of Virginia (2018–2022) (endorsed Spanberger)[8]
- Jennifer Wexton, U.S. Representative from Virginia's 10th congressional district (2019–present) (endorsed Spanberger)[9]
Endorsements
Abigail Spanberger
- U.S. Representatives
- Don Beyer, U.S. Representative from Virginia's 8th congressional district (2015–present)[10]
- Gerry Connolly, U.S. Representative from Virginia's 11th congressional district (2009–present)[10]
- Lois Frankel, U.S. Representative from Florida's 22nd congressional district (2013–present)[11]
- Elaine Luria, former U.S. Representative from Virginia's 2nd congressional district (2019–2023)[6]
- Tom Perriello, former U.S. Representative from Virginia's 5th congressional district (2009–2011)[12]
- Jennifer Wexton, U.S. Representative from Virginia's 10th congressional district (2019–present)[13]
- State officials
- Ralph Northam, former Governor of Virginia (2018–2022)[13]
- Organizations
Levar Stoney
- State officials
- Terry McAuliffe, former Governor of Virginia (2014–2018), former Chair of the Democratic National Committee (2001-2005) and nominee for Governor in 2021[18]
- Molly Joseph Ward, former Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources (2014–2018)[19]
- State legislators
- Lamont Bagby, state senator from the 9th district (2023–present)[19]
- Creigh Deeds, state senator from the 25th district (2001–present), nominee for Governor in 2009 and nominee for Attorney General in 2005[19]
- Michael Jones, state delegate from the 77th district (2024–present)[19]
- Mamie Locke, state senator from the 2nd district (2004–present)
- Louise Lucas, president pro tempore of the Senate of Virginia (2020–present) and state senator from the 18th district (1992–present)[20]
- Local officials
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Abigail Spanberger | Levar Stoney | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Newport University | January 11–16, 2024 | 1000 (RV) | ± 3.7% | 52% | 8% | 40% |
General election
Polling
Hypothetical polling
with Winsome Sears and Abigail Spanberger
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Winsome Sears (R) | Abigail Spanberger (D) | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Insight | September 7–10, 2023 | 834 (LV) | ± 3.39% | 26% | 27% | 47% |
with Jason Miyares and Abigail Spanberger
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Jason Miyares (R) | Abigail Spanberger (D) | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Insight | September 7–10, 2023 | 834 (LV) | ± 3.39% | 22% | 26% | 52% |
Notes
- ^ a b c d Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
- ^ a b Rankin, Sarah (November 13, 2023). "Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running for governor instead of seeking reelection to the House". AP News. The Associated Press. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ a b Yancey, Dwayne (August 22, 2023). "Two years out, the 2025 field for governor appears nearly set". Cardinal News. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Feld, Lowell (November 11, 2023). "As Expected, Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA07) Announces She's Not Running for Reelection to Congress, WILL Run for Virginia Governor in 2025". Blue Virginia. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Associated Press (December 4, 2023). "Democratic Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announces run for Virginia governor in 2025". ABC News. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ Kassel, Matthew (October 18, 2023). "Eileen Filler-Corn announces campaign for open House seat in Northern Virginia". Jewish Insider. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ a b @Jaaavis (November 17, 2023). "Former Rep. Elaine Luria is endorsing @SpanbergerVA07 for Governor" (Tweet). Retrieved November 17, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Montellaro, Zach (December 5, 2023). "McAuliffe backs Richmond Mayor Stoney in 2025 Virginia governor race". POLITICO. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Martz, Michael (November 15, 2023). "Northam endorses Spanberger in run for governor". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Portnoy, Jenna (September 18, 2023). "Rep. Jennifer Wexton will not seek reelection as diagnosis changes". Washington Post.
- ^ a b Graham, Chris (November 15, 2023). "Beyer, Connolly endorse Abigail Spanberger in 2025 Virginia governor race". Augusta Free Press. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Elect Democratic Women Endorses Rep. Abigail Spanberger for Governor of Virginia". Elect Democratic Women. December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ Martz, Michael (November 23, 2023). "Spanberger broadens support with Perriello endorsement". The Daily Progress. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Martz, Michael (November 15, 2023). "Northam endorses Spanberger in run for governor". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Brady PAC Endorses Abigail Spanberger for Governor of Virginia". Brady PAC. November 30, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "EMILYs List Endorses Abigail Spanberger for Governor of Virginia". EMILY's List. December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Vote Mama PAC | Candidates". Vote Mama PAC. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "VoteVets PAC Endorses Spanberger for Governor of Virginia". VoteVets. November 29, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ Montellaro, Zach (December 5, 2023). "McAuliffe backs Richmond Mayor Stoney in 2025 Virginia governor race". Politico. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Feld, Lowell (December 4, 2023). "Video: Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney Launches Campaign for Virginia Governor". Blue Virginia. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Steger, Preston (December 1, 2023). "Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney files paperwork to run for Virginia governor in 2025". 13newsnow.com.
External links
- Abigail Spanberger (D) for Governor
- Levar Stoney (D) for Governor
