Virginia’s primary elections are June 17. But early voting begins May 2.
Primaries for Democrats and Republicans will be held in several races for both statewide races and local elections in Hampton Roads. The Virginian-Pilot and 性视界传媒 voter guide 鈥 757 Votes 鈥 explains what primary races are on the ballot and who is running for office.
The 2025 primary election guide contains Q&As with candidates running in contested races for statewide office like lieutenant governor and attorney general, several House of Delegates seats, and local constitutional officers like sheriffs, commonwealth’s attorneys, and treasurers. Only races with contested primaries are included in the primary election guide. Information about candidates running the general election will be published at a later time. The guide will be updated throughout election 性视界传媒 with additional reporting on races and candidates.
Early voting for the Virginia and runs through Saturday, June 14. Voters can cast ballots in person at their local registrar鈥檚 office or vote by mail.
Click on each race to learn more about the candidates.
Statewide races
Governor: The gubernatorial race does not have a contested primary. Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle Sears will face off in the general election.
Lieutenant Governor: This race has only a Democratic primary. The winner will face Republican nominee John Reid.
Democratic primary:
Attorney General: This race has only a Democratic primary. The winner will face Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in the general election.
Democratic primary:
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House of Delegates
District 70
Republican primary:
The winner will face Democrat incumbent Shelly Simonds in the general election.
District 89
Democratic primary:
Republican primary:
District 97
Republican primary:
The winner will face Democrat incumbent Michael Feggans in the general election.
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Local races
Chesapeake
Sheriff, Republican primary:
Newport News
Commonwealth’s Attorney, Democratic primary:
Treasurer, Democratic primary:
Norfolk
Commonwealth’s Attorney, Democratic primary:
