The votes are now being counted to determine Virginia's next lieutenant governor, who oversees the Senate of Virginia.

Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger seek to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears have sought to appeal to voters with differing messages about Virginia’s economy and Trump’s policies.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia voters are deciding a history-making race for governor Tuesday that will serve as a barometer of attitudes toward President Donald Trump and Democrats’ attempts to regain their footing on the national stage.

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.

All polls across Virginia close at 7 p.m. but as long as you're in line by 7 p.m. you will be allowed to vote. Registered voters can check their polling location by using Virginia Department of Elections portal. Users will need to enter their first and last name, date of birth, social security and locality.

Maggie Doogan, the reigning Atlantic-10 player of the year, had 28 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, leading No. 24 Richmond to an 83-49 victory over Mount St. Mary's on Tuesday night in its season opener.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued an executive order to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools across the commonwealth.

NAACP sues Virginia over student voter registration rejections, affecting students at Norfolk State, GMU, JMU, ODU, Richmond, VCU, and Virginia State.