Virginia
Virginia Governor
November 4th, 2025Final result
Candidates
Abigail Spanberger (D)
Former CIA case officer and congresswoman from the Richmond suburbs; emphasized reproductive rights, health care access, and a mainstream Democratic pitch in swing turf.
1,976,857 votes · 57.6%
Winsome Earle-Sears (R)
Lieutenant governor and Marine veteran; stressed tax relief, education choice, and continuity with the outgoing Youngkin administration.
1,449,586 votes · 42.2%
Why this race matters
Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and congresswoman, beat Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to succeed term-limited Gov. Glenn Youngkin, returning the governorship to Democrats.