The next Virginia governor election was held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Virginia elects its governor every four years, so the following gubernatorial election after that is expected in November 2029 , on the regular four‑year cycle.

Key dates at a glance

  • General election day: November 4, 2025.
  • Filing deadline for major candidates: April 3, 2025.
  • Primary elections: June 17, 2025.

What happened in 2025?

  • Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the 2025 Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle‑Sears.
  • Her victory was widely viewed as an important signal heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

Why the date matters

  • Virginia’s off‑year governor elections often draw national attention because they occur the year before federal midterms and can act as a barometer for national political mood.
  • The 2025 contest followed this pattern, with heavy coverage of how the result might reflect voters’ views on the Trump administration going into 2026.

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