Virginia Governor Primaries
Results from Virginia’s closed primaries, where registered party members selected their nominees.
* Virginia uses a closed primary system. Only registered Democrats or Republicans may vote in their respective primaries.
Democratic Primary Polling Trends
Uncontested
Spanberger ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
Democratic Primary Candidates
Abigail Spanberger (D)
U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th district and former CIA officer.
Ideology: Moderate Democrat
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Notable Endorsements
- U.S. Senator Tim Kaine
- U.S. Senator Mark Warner
- 11 U.S. Reps.
Republican Primary Polling Trends
Uncontested
Earle-Sears ran unopposed for the Republican nomination.
Republican Primary Candidates
Winsome Earle-Sears (R)
Lieutenant Governor and former House Delegate known for strong public safety and fiscal conservatism.
Ideology: Right Wing Populist
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Notable Endorsements
- Glenn Youngkin
- National Rifle Association
- Vivek Ramaswamy