News Summary
Virginia’s elections are set for November 4, with early voting starting on September 19. Key candidates are emerging for the positions of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and various local offices. Important dates include voter registration deadlines and mail-in ballot requests. The elections present an essential opportunity for citizens to participate in democracy.
Richmond, Virginia – The upcoming elections in Virginia will take place on November 4, with early voting set to begin on September 19. Voters in line at polling stations by 7 p.m. on Election Day will be allowed to cast their votes, extending the opportunity for participation.
As citizens prepare to head to the polls, key candidates have emerged for various statewide offices and local positions. In the Governor race, Democrat Abigail D. Spanberger is competing against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. For the position of Lieutenant Governor, Democrat Ghazala F. Hashmi will face off against Republican John J. Reid, II.
In the race for Attorney General, Democrat Jay C. Jones and Republican Jason S. Miyares will be the main contenders. Also, as part of the State House of Delegates elections, several districts will have key contests, including:
- 68th District: Democrat Elaine G. Walters vs. Republican M. Keith Hodges
- 69th District: Democrat Mark C. Downey, Republican W. Chad Green, and Independent Valerie D. Beverley
- 71st District: Democrat Jessica L. Anderson vs. Republican Amanda E. Batten
- 86th District: Democrat Virgil G. Thornton Sr. vs. Republican A. C. Cordoza
In Gloucester County, candidates for the Board of Supervisors include:
- At Large: Republican Nicholas A. “Nick” Bonniville and Independent Kevin M. Smith
- Petsworth District: Republican Joseph Atkins “Joe” Leming and Independent Angelo Andriulli
- York District: Independent Shannon Lee Hanson
The Gloucester County School Board candidates are:
- At Large: Independents Fred A. Brewer Jr. and S. Nicole McPherson
- Petsworth District: Independent Anita F. Parker
- York District: Independent Carlton L. Drew
In James City County, Board of Supervisors candidates include:
- Jamestown District: Democrat James O. Icenhour Jr. and Republican John C. Slokovitz
- Powhatan District: Democrat Ti’Juana A. Gholson and Republican Tracy L. Wainwright
The School Board candidates in James City County are:
- Jamestown District: S. T. “Ty” Hodges and Sarah G. Ortego
- Powhatan District: Kimberley M. Hundley
In the City of Poquoson, the candidates for various positions include Commissioner of Revenue Thomas J. Cannella II and Treasurer Steven D. Clarke. In the City of Williamsburg, the candidates for the Commissioner of Revenue position are Democratic candidate D. P. “Cash” Arehart and Independent Debi J. Burcham.
A crucial deadline for voters is October 24, which marks the last day to register or update existing voter registrations. Additionally, it is also the cutoff for requesting mail-in ballots, with requests needing to reach local offices by 5 p.m. on that date.
Voters who prefer early voting will have until November 1 to cast their votes in-person, with polls closing at 5 p.m. on that day. The elections on November 4 serve as a significant opportunity for Virginia residents to engage in the democratic process and make their voices heard.
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Additional Resources
- Wydaily: November 2025 Election Information
- Wikipedia: Elections in Virginia
- News Observer: Virginia’s Elections
- Google Search: Virginia elections 2025
- Duke Chronicle: Voter Interference Claims
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Voting
- WRAL: Remarkable Moment in History
- Google News: Virginia 2025 elections
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