southeast region · VA
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Israel Flores Ortiz, an illegal alien who allegedly groped more than a dozen high school girls in Fairfax County, Virginia, was found guilty on nine counts of assault and battery.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger pushes back on critics, claiming Virginia is not a sanctuary state and dismissing a poll showing her lowest favorability as governor.
The 2027 Virginia gubernatorial election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the Governor of Virginia. This state-level general election will determine the next chief executive of the Commonwealth, succeeding the current governor whose term ends in January 2028.
The 2027 Virginia Lieutenant Governor election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the next Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. This statewide race determines who will serve as the second-highest executive officer in the state, presiding over the Virginia Senate and succeeding the governor if necessary.
Incumbent: Mark Herring
The 2027 Virginia Attorney General election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the state's Attorney General. This statewide general election determines the chief legal officer of Virginia, responsible for representing the state in legal matters, issuing legal opinions, and enforcing consumer protection and civil rights laws.
The Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth general election on November 2, 2027, will elect the state's chief elections officer responsible for overseeing elections, business filings, and administrative functions. This statewide partisan race determines who manages Virginia's electoral processes and maintains public records.
The 2027 Virginia State Senate general election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect members to all 40 districts of the Virginia Senate. Senators serve four-year terms, and this election will determine partisan control of the upper chamber of the Virginia General Assembly.
Incumbent: Kathy Tran
The Virginia House of Delegates general election on November 2, 2027, will determine all 100 seats in the lower chamber of the Virginia General Assembly. Delegates serve two-year terms and are responsible for state legislation, budget approval, and policy initiatives affecting education, healthcare, and public safety across the Commonwealth.
Incumbent: Aaron Rouse
The Virginia State Senate District 2 Primary election on June 8, 2027, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the Virginia State Senate seat representing District 2. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2027 to serve a four-year term in the state legislature.
The Virginia State Senate District 13 Primary is a partisan primary election held on June 8, 2027, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the Virginia State Senate seat representing District 13. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election in November 2027, where they will compete for the state senate seat covering parts of Fairfax and Prince William counties.
Incumbent: Daniel I. Helmer
The Virginia State Senate District 24 Primary election on June 8, 2027, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the Virginia State Senate seat representing District 24. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to serve a four-year term in the state legislature, representing portions of Fairfax and Prince William counties.
The Virginia House of Delegates District 1 Primary election on June 8, 2027, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for the state legislative seat representing parts of northern Virginia. The winner will advance to the general election to serve a two-year term in the Virginia House of Delegates, where they will vote on state laws, budgets, and policies affecting education, transportation, and public safety.
Primary election for Virginia House of Delegates District 50.
Incumbent: Marcus B. Simon
The House of Delegates District 50 Primary is a state-level primary election to nominate candidates for the state's lower house of the legislature.
The House of Delegates District 94 Primary in Virginia is a state-level election held on June 8, 2027, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the Virginia House of Delegates seat representing District 94. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election to serve a two-year term in the state legislature, focusing on local issues such as education, transportation, and public safety in the district, which includes parts of Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
The Virginia gubernatorial primary on June 8, 2027, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of Virginia. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election on November 2, 2027, to succeed incumbent Governor Glenn Youngkin, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
The Virginia Lieutenant Governor Primary election on June 8, 2027, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to compete for the state's second-highest executive office, which includes serving as president of the Senate and succeeding the governor if vacated.
Incumbent: Jason Miyares
The Virginia Attorney General primary election on June 8, 2027, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the state's chief legal officer. The winner of each party's nomination will advance to the general election to serve a four-year term as Attorney General of Virginia, responsible for representing the state in legal matters and overseeing law enforcement.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth Primary in Virginia will be held on June 8, 2027, to determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the statewide office of Secretary of the Commonwealth. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2027, where they will compete for the constitutional office responsible for overseeing elections, business filings, and state records.
The 2027 Virginia State Senate Primary Election will be held on June 8, 2027, across all 40 state senate districts to determine party nominees for the general election. Voters will select candidates who will compete for seats in the upper chamber of the Virginia General Assembly, with each district electing one senator to serve a four-year term.
The 2027 Virginia House of Delegates All Districts Primary is a statewide primary election held on June 8, 2027, to select Democratic and Republican nominees for all 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates. Winners of this primary will advance to the general election in November 2027, where they will compete for the opportunity to serve a two-year term in the state legislature.
Incumbent: Mark Warner
The 2026 United States Senate Class 2 general election in Virginia will determine who serves the state's next six-year term in the U.S. Senate. Incumbent Democratic Senator Mark Warner is seeking re-election to a third term, facing Republican nominee Caoimhe Kyle-Leahy in a closely watched contest.
Incumbent: Jennifer McClellan
The 2026 U.S. House District 4 General Election in Virginia will determine the representative for Virginia's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This federal election is held on November 3, 2026, and the winner will serve a two-year term in Congress starting January 2027.
Incumbent: Abigail Spanberger
The 2026 U.S. House District 7 General Election in Virginia will determine the representative for Virginia's 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district includes parts of Henrico, Chesterfield, and other surrounding areas in central Virginia. This election occurs on November 3, 2026, as part of the nationwide midterm elections.
Incumbent: Jennifer Wexton
The 2026 U.S. House District 10 General Election in Virginia will determine the representative for Virginia's 10th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district includes parts of Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties, as well as the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. Voters will choose between major-party candidates to serve a two-year term beginning January 3, 2027.
Incumbent: Levar Stoney
The Richmond Mayor Election of 2026 is a municipal election to choose the next mayor of Richmond, Virginia. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing city operations, proposing the budget, and appointing department heads. This election will determine leadership on key issues such as public safety, economic development, and education reform.
Incumbent: Andrea Valentine
The Richmond City Council General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the city's legislative body responsible for setting local policy, approving the budget, and overseeing municipal services in Richmond, Virginia. Voters will elect council members from each of the city's nine districts, with several seats expected to be contested.
