Democrat Abigail Spanberger leads Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s gubernatorial race, according to the latest polls. Spanberger, a former congresswoman, leads Earle-Sears, the current lieutenant governor,

Polls are open across Virginia as voters cast ballots in races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, House of Delegates seats, and local offices statewide. Here's everything you need to know on Election Day.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to become Virginia's next governor, capitalizing on President Donald Trump's unpopularity.

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Tuesday, November 4, 2025, is Virginia’s general election day. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Click here for information on election-day essentials.

Polls have closed in Virginia, where voters were deciding whether to keep the governor’s mansion in Republican hands by electing Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears or flipping it to Democratic control

In the New York City mayoral race, just 29% of voters approve of Trump, according to the exit poll, as do 36% in California. There, the Proposition 50 ballot measure will decide whether the state will change its congressional map in response to Republican-led redistricting pushed by Trump in Texas and other states.

Embattled Democratic Virginia Attorney General hopeful Jay Jones — who was caught sending text messages fantasizing about murdering a political rival — holds a narrow lead over the

According to multiple polls, Jones is marginally leading Miyares who has been in the role since 2022, as voting in the election is underway. However, these surveys' leads are within the margins of error and other polls show that Miyares is narrowly in the lead.

Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and will succeed GOP Governor Glenn Youngkin, who is not allowed to run for a second consecutive term.