southeast region · VA
Updated 25 days ago
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.
Incumbent: Bobby Dyer
The Virginia Beach mayoral election on November 3, 2026, will determine the city's chief executive officer. Voters will elect a mayor to serve a four-year term beginning in January 2027, responsible for overseeing city operations, implementing council policies, and representing Virginia Beach at regional and state levels.
The Virginia Beach City Council General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the members of the city council for Virginia Beach, Virginia. Voters will elect council members to represent various districts and at-large seats, shaping local policy on budget, infrastructure, and community services.
Incumbent: Kenny Alexander
The Norfolk Mayor Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the chief executive of the city of Norfolk, Virginia. The mayor serves as the head of the city government, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation in coordination with the Norfolk City Council.
Incumbent: Andria McClellan
The Norfolk City Council General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the city's legislative body. Voters will elect members to the Norfolk City Council, which is responsible for setting local policy, approving the city budget, and overseeing municipal services in Virginia's third-largest city.
Incumbent: Richard 'Rick' West
The Chesapeake Mayor Election in Virginia will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of the city of Chesapeake. This municipal election determines the city's chief executive officer responsible for overseeing city operations, implementing policies, and representing Chesapeake at regional and state levels.
Incumbent: Ella P. Ward
The Chesapeake City Council General Election on November 3, 2026, will elect members to the Chesapeake City Council in Virginia. This municipal election determines local governance, including budgeting, zoning, and public services for the city of Chesapeake.
Incumbent: Christian Dorsey
The Arlington County Board Election in Virginia will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill three seats on the five-member County Board, which serves as the legislative and policy-making body for Arlington County. Voters will elect members to four-year terms, with the board responsible for overseeing county services, budget, land use, and local ordinances.
Incumbent: Walter Alcorn
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors election on November 3, 2026, will determine the partisan control of the county's governing body. All nine supervisor districts and the chairman-at-large seat are up for election, with each supervisor serving a four-year term. The board oversees county budget, land use, public services, and policy implementation for over 1.2 million residents.
Incumbent: Deshundra Jefferson
The 2026 Prince William County Board of Supervisors Election will determine the members of the county's governing body responsible for overseeing local services including public safety, land use, transportation, and budget allocations. The Board consists of both district-based and at-large seats, with multiple positions up for election in 2026, shaping policy for Virginia's second-most populous county.
Incumbent: Koran T. Saines
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the county's governing body, which sets policy on land use, budget, education, and public services. All nine supervisorial districts are up for election, with each member serving a four-year term.
Incumbent: Tyrone Nelson
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the county's legislative body responsible for setting local policies, approving the budget, and overseeing county services. Seats are up for election across multiple districts, with voters selecting supervisors to represent their districts for four-year terms.
The Richmond School Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the nine-member school board governing Richmond Public Schools in Virginia. Members are elected citywide to four-year terms and are responsible for setting educational policy, approving budgets, and overseeing the superintendent.
The Virginia Beach School Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine members of the local school board responsible for overseeing public education in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This nonpartisan election sets policies on curriculum, budgets, and school operations for the city's public school system.
Incumbent: Rachna Sizemore Heizer
The Fairfax County School Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine representatives for multiple magisterial districts overseeing Virginia's largest public school system. The board sets policy, approves budgets, and supervises the superintendent for over 180,000 students across 198 schools.
Incumbent: Tim Kaine
The 2026 U.S. Senate Class 2 primary election in Virginia will be held on June 9, 2026, to nominate Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Tim Kaine. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the full six-year Senate term.
Incumbent: Jennifer McClellan
The U.S. House District 4 Primary in Virginia will be held on June 9, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing Virginia's 4th congressional district. The district includes parts of Richmond, Petersburg, and surrounding suburban and rural areas in central and southern Virginia.
Incumbent: Abigail Spanberger
The U.S. House District 7 Primary in Virginia is a federal primary election held on June 9, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing Virginia's 7th congressional district. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026, where they will compete for the right to serve in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Incumbent: Jennifer Wexton
The 2026 U.S. House District 10 Primary in Virginia is a federal primary election held on June 9, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 10th congressional district. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the seat currently represented by incumbent Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA10).
The 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election is a state-level general election held on November 4, 2025, to elect the next Governor of Virginia. The incumbent governor is not running for re-election, making this an open race with significant national attention due to Virginia's status as a competitive swing state.
Incumbent: Sears, Winsome
The 2025 Virginia Lieutenant Governor general election will be held on November 4, 2025, to elect the next Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. The Lieutenant Governor serves as the President of the Virginia Senate and succeeds the Governor in case of vacancy, making this a key statewide office.
The 2025 Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth general election will be held on November 4, 2025, to elect the state's chief elections officer. This official oversees elections, maintains public records, authenticates documents, and administers the Commonwealth's electoral process.
The Virginia gubernatorial primary election on June 10, 2025, is a state-level election where voters will select the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the November 4, 2025, general election to compete for the office of Governor of Virginia.
The Virginia Lieutenant Governor Primary election on June 10, 2025, determines 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 in November 2025 to serve as the state's second-highest executive officer, succeeding the governor if necessary and presiding over the Virginia Senate.
Incumbent: Mark Herring
The 2025 Virginia Attorney General primary election is a statewide partisan primary held on June 10, 2025, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Attorney General of Virginia. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2025 to compete for the state's top legal office, which oversees consumer protection, civil rights enforcement, and representation of the state in legal matters.
The 2025 Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth primary election will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the state's chief elections officer. This office oversees elections, business filings, and the preservation of historical records in Virginia.
