Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to become the first woman to lead Virginia.

Virginia Beach Sheriff Rocky Holcomb, 57, has been reelected. He was leading by more than 30,000 votes at 9:15 p.m., according to unofficial results reported to the state.

As the first Election Day since President Trump took office for the second time, Virginia’s gubernatorial election is seen by many as an indicator of where voters across the nation stand. If you want a breakdown of each of the main races in Virginia, head to our homepage HERE. And here’s a look at what you need to know as you head to the polls.

Virginians are heading to the polls on Tuesday, in what has become a high-stakes, drama-laced election cycle with nearly everything on the line — from the governor’s mansion to each of the 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates.

At Windsor Woods Elementary School in Virginia Beach, voters continued arriving throughout the morning. Chief Election Official Dave Shanklin said operations have gone smoothly so far and reminded voters to bring a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license or military ID.

Beals also noted a polling location change in Newport News, Virginia, after a driver crashed their vehicle into a planned voting location at Ivy Farms Community of Faith Church over the weekend. The building was condemned, and the polling location was moved to South Morrison Family Education Center.

Spanberger defeats Earle-Sears for governor as Hashmi and Jones win down-ballot contests, capping a year shaped by federal layoffs, reproductive rights and political scandal.

Voters head to the polls Nov. 4 for Election Day. Here’s what Virginians need to know about who is running for office statewide as well as in Hampton Roads, and how to vote.

Polls open at 6 a.m. in Virginia in an election to pick the state’s next governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, House of Delegates and local offices.

Spanberger’s victory will flip partisan control of the governor’s office when the former congresswoman and CIA case officer succeeds outgoing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Elections in New Jersey, Virginia, California and elsewhere are the first big opportunity since Trump's 2024 victory to gauge voter sentiment.