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Federal
This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Republican incumbent Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and former Democratic US Representative Abigail Spanberger will face each other in the general election for Governor of Virginia.
The Democratic nominee for Governor, Abigail Spanberger actually fights to expand healthcare and reproductive freedom instead of rolling over when conservatives threaten to restrict abortion rights. She’s committed to investing in clean energy, holding polluters accountable, and reducing energy costs for working families. Her gun-safety agenda goes far beyond “thoughts and prayers,” taking on the NRA head-on instead of cashing their donation checks. Spanberger’s pragmatic progressive vision gives suburban moderates and left-leaners tired of corporate centrism and culture-war theatrics a real reason to show up.
The Opposition
The Republican nominee for Governor, Winsome Earle-Sears is all about slashing taxes for big corporations while telling unemployed workers that losing a job is “no big deal.” She grandstands against critical race theory and “woke” classrooms to score culture-war points instead of tackling real education challenges. By waving her Marine Corps credentials, she sells herself as the ultimate tough-on-crime candidate, conveniently ignoring how lax gun laws endanger communities. Her true believers are MAGA zealots who think banning books, rolling back reproductive freedoms, and erasing civil liberties are more important than looking out for working families.Recommendation
Due to her advocacy for abortion access, gun violence prevention, and clean energy, Abigail Spanberger is the progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2025-09-24
This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Republican incumbent Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and former Democratic US Representative Abigail Spanberger will face each other in the general election for Governor of Virginia.
The Democratic nominee for Governor, Abigail Spanberger actually fights to expand healthcare and reproductive freedom instead of rolling over when conservatives threaten to restrict abortion rights. She’s committed to investing in clean energy, holding polluters accountable, and reducing energy costs for working families. Her gun-safety agenda goes far beyond “thoughts and prayers,” taking on the NRA head-on instead of cashing their donation checks. Spanberger’s pragmatic progressive vision gives suburban moderates and left-leaners tired of corporate centrism and culture-war theatrics a real reason to show up.
The Opposition
The Republican nominee for Governor, Winsome Earle-Sears is all about slashing taxes for big corporations while telling unemployed workers that losing a job is “no big deal.” She grandstands against critical race theory and “woke” classrooms to score culture-war points instead of tackling real education challenges. By waving her Marine Corps credentials, she sells herself as the ultimate tough-on-crime candidate, conveniently ignoring how lax gun laws endanger communities. Her true believers are MAGA zealots who think banning books, rolling back reproductive freedoms, and erasing civil liberties are more important than looking out for working families.Recommendation
Due to her advocacy for abortion access, gun violence prevention, and clean energy, Abigail Spanberger is the progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2025-09-24
This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Democratic Virginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi and Republican John Reid will face each other in the general election for Lt. Governor of Virginia.
The Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor, Ghazala Hashmi is fighting to pump real money into public schools instead of the right’s perennial budget cuts and culture-war book bans. She defends reproductive freedom and Medicaid expansion for working families while conservatives keep dialing back healthcare access and waving anti-abortion placards. Her clean-energy agenda and environmental-justice bills actually target polluters, not the customary GOP handouts to pipeline lobbyists. Dreamers, suburban progressives fed up with partisan hijinks, and anyone who’d trade culture-war theatrics for equity and opportunity will cheer her unapologetic stand for Virginia’s working families.
The Opposition
The Republican nominee for Lt. Governor, John Reid is a self-styled small-government crusader who’ll happily cut taxes for wealthy donors while pretending he’s doing the same for working Virginians. He rails against “woke” curriculum and critical race theory, because apparently teaching actual American history is more offensive to him than runaway inequality. He touts law-and-order credentials and celebrity as a conservative radio host, hawking gun rights like they’re the ultimate public-safety strategy. He even plans to torpedo constitutional protections for same-sex marriage, proving that an openly gay candidate will stab his own community in the back for party unity, the perfect pick for culture-war diehards who prefer corporate giveaways to real solutions for working families.Recommendation
Due to her advocacy for public education, abortion access, and environmental justice, Ghazala Hashmi is the progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2025-09-24
This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Democratic Virginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi and Republican John Reid will face each other in the general election for Lt. Governor of Virginia.
The Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor, Ghazala Hashmi is fighting to pump real money into public schools instead of the right’s perennial budget cuts and culture-war book bans. She defends reproductive freedom and Medicaid expansion for working families while conservatives keep dialing back healthcare access and waving anti-abortion placards. Her clean-energy agenda and environmental-justice bills actually target polluters, not the customary GOP handouts to pipeline lobbyists. Dreamers, suburban progressives fed up with partisan hijinks, and anyone who’d trade culture-war theatrics for equity and opportunity will cheer her unapologetic stand for Virginia’s working families.
The Opposition
The Republican nominee for Lt. Governor, John Reid is a self-styled small-government crusader who’ll happily cut taxes for wealthy donors while pretending he’s doing the same for working Virginians. He rails against “woke” curriculum and critical race theory, because apparently teaching actual American history is more offensive to him than runaway inequality. He touts law-and-order credentials and celebrity as a conservative radio host, hawking gun rights like they’re the ultimate public-safety strategy. He even plans to torpedo constitutional protections for same-sex marriage, proving that an openly gay candidate will stab his own community in the back for party unity, the perfect pick for culture-war diehards who prefer corporate giveaways to real solutions for working families.Recommendation
Due to her advocacy for public education, abortion access, and environmental justice, Ghazala Hashmi is the progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2025-09-24
This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares faces a challenge from former Democratic Virginia State Delegate Jay Jones.
The Democratic nominee for Attorney General, Jay Jones has pledged to sue the Trump administration every time it infringes on the rights of Virginians. He’s secured victories for abortion access, expanded Medicaid to cover thousands more Virginians, and even wrote anti-price-gouging measures to keep corporate vultures in check. His public-safety plan pairs smart gun-violence prevention and community-based crime interventions rather than recycling the right’s tired “lock ’em up” mantra for political ads. Grassroots progressives, consumer-rights advocates, and anyone sick of endless culture-war stunts will line up behind a candidate who actually puts families over fear-mongering theatrics.
The Opposition
Incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares cozies up to ICE, shaming local authorities who don’t cooperate with Trump’s policies of mass deportation, because terrorizing immigrant families is apparently his idea of due process. He grandstands on opioid crackdowns but turns a blind eye to corporate-friendly loopholes that keep the drug pipeline flowing. He bills himself as a federalism champion when suing Washington over environmental rules, conveniently ignoring states’ rights whenever big donors flash a check. His true believers are tough-on-crime zealots who think more ICE raids, harsher sentencing, and tax cuts for the wealthy are the pinnacle of compassionate governance.Recommendation
Due to his advocacy for abortion access, gun violence prevention, and Medicaid coverage, Jay Jones is the progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2025-09-24
This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares faces a challenge from former Democratic Virginia State Delegate Jay Jones.
The Democratic nominee for Attorney General, Jay Jones has pledged to sue the Trump administration every time it infringes on the rights of Virginians. He’s secured victories for abortion access, expanded Medicaid to cover thousands more Virginians, and even wrote anti-price-gouging measures to keep corporate vultures in check. His public-safety plan pairs smart gun-violence prevention and community-based crime interventions rather than recycling the right’s tired “lock ’em up” mantra for political ads. Grassroots progressives, consumer-rights advocates, and anyone sick of endless culture-war stunts will line up behind a candidate who actually puts families over fear-mongering theatrics.
The Opposition
Incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares cozies up to ICE, shaming local authorities who don’t cooperate with Trump’s policies of mass deportation, because terrorizing immigrant families is apparently his idea of due process. He grandstands on opioid crackdowns but turns a blind eye to corporate-friendly loopholes that keep the drug pipeline flowing. He bills himself as a federalism champion when suing Washington over environmental rules, conveniently ignoring states’ rights whenever big donors flash a check. His true believers are tough-on-crime zealots who think more ICE raids, harsher sentencing, and tax cuts for the wealthy are the pinnacle of compassionate governance.Recommendation
Due to his advocacy for abortion access, gun violence prevention, and Medicaid coverage, Jay Jones is the progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2025-09-24
House of Delegates
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below House of Delegate races on your ballot.
House District 060
Virginia’s new 60th House of Delegates district encompasses parts of Hanover County and parts of New Kent County. With close to 69,000 registered voters, this district leans strongly Republican.
This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Republican Delegate Scott Wyatt faces a challenge from Democrat Andrew Ward in HD-60.
Virginia’s House District 60 covers portions of Hanover County and New Kent County northeast of Richmond. In the 2024 election it remained a strong Republican district by comfortable double-digit margins.
Virginia’s House District 60 covers portions of Hanover County and New Kent County northeast of Richmond. In the 2024 election it remained a strong Republican district by comfortable double-digit margins.
Democrat Andrew Ward is an educator who was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Ward is a teacher in Chesterfield County. He previously taught in Henrico and Hanover. He lives in Mechanicsville with his wife and their son.
Andrew Ward is a career educator. He supports smaller class sizes and fair school funding. He pledges to ensure teachers are empowered and have the resources they need.
Ward is committed to policies that help working families by lowering costs across the board. He supports affordable housing and renters’ rights.
Ward believes that quality healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. He wants to prioritize affordable, accessible healthcare for all and ensure everyone has access to preventative and mental health care. He supports lower prescription drug prices and expanded access to health insurance coverage.
He promotes democracy and ensuring our elections remain free and fair. He believes in equality, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Andrew Ward is a career educator. He supports smaller class sizes and fair school funding. He pledges to ensure teachers are empowered and have the resources they need.
Ward is committed to policies that help working families by lowering costs across the board. He supports affordable housing and renters’ rights.
Ward believes that quality healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. He wants to prioritize affordable, accessible healthcare for all and ensure everyone has access to preventative and mental health care. He supports lower prescription drug prices and expanded access to health insurance coverage.
He promotes democracy and ensuring our elections remain free and fair. He believes in equality, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Opposition
Incumbent Republican Delegate Scott Wyatt was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2019. He previously served as the Hanover County Supervisor for the Cold Harbor District. He is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. In 2021, Delegate Scott Wyatt was revealed to be a member of Sons of Confederate Veterans, a neo-Confederate organization.Recommendation
Based on his advocacy for quality public education, workers' rights, and access to affordable healthcare, Andrew Ward is the progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2025-09-22
Virginia’s new 60th House of Delegates district encompasses parts of Hanover County and parts of New Kent County. With close to 69,000 registered voters, this district leans strongly Republican.
This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Republican Delegate Scott Wyatt faces a challenge from Democrat Andrew Ward in HD-60.
Virginia’s House District 60 covers portions of Hanover County and New Kent County northeast of Richmond. In the 2024 election it remained a strong Republican district by comfortable double-digit margins.
Virginia’s House District 60 covers portions of Hanover County and New Kent County northeast of Richmond. In the 2024 election it remained a strong Republican district by comfortable double-digit margins.
Democrat Andrew Ward is an educator who was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Ward is a teacher in Chesterfield County. He previously taught in Henrico and Hanover. He lives in Mechanicsville with his wife and their son.
Andrew Ward is a career educator. He supports smaller class sizes and fair school funding. He pledges to ensure teachers are empowered and have the resources they need.
Ward is committed to policies that help working families by lowering costs across the board. He supports affordable housing and renters’ rights.
Ward believes that quality healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. He wants to prioritize affordable, accessible healthcare for all and ensure everyone has access to preventative and mental health care. He supports lower prescription drug prices and expanded access to health insurance coverage.
He promotes democracy and ensuring our elections remain free and fair. He believes in equality, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Andrew Ward is a career educator. He supports smaller class sizes and fair school funding. He pledges to ensure teachers are empowered and have the resources they need.
Ward is committed to policies that help working families by lowering costs across the board. He supports affordable housing and renters’ rights.
Ward believes that quality healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. He wants to prioritize affordable, accessible healthcare for all and ensure everyone has access to preventative and mental health care. He supports lower prescription drug prices and expanded access to health insurance coverage.
He promotes democracy and ensuring our elections remain free and fair. He believes in equality, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Opposition
Incumbent Republican Delegate Scott Wyatt was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2019. He previously served as the Hanover County Supervisor for the Cold Harbor District. He is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. In 2021, Delegate Scott Wyatt was revealed to be a member of Sons of Confederate Veterans, a neo-Confederate organization.Recommendation
Based on his advocacy for quality public education, workers' rights, and access to affordable healthcare, Andrew Ward is the progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2025-09-22
House District 071
This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Republican Delegate Amanda Batten faces a challenge from Democrat Jessica Anderson in HD-71.
Virginia's House District 71 includes the entirety of Williamsburg, and portions of James City and New Kent counties. In the 2024 election it leaned Democratic by single-digit margins.
Virginia's House District 71 includes the entirety of Williamsburg, and portions of James City and New Kent counties. In the 2024 election it leaned Democratic by single-digit margins.
Jessica L. Anderson is a lifelong Virginian, former dental billing professional, and public school receptionist running as the Democratic nominee for Virginia House District 71 in November 2025. A mother of five who weathered personal hardship with the help of social safety net programs, Anderson advocates for stronger schools, affordable healthcare, reproductive rights, and economic stability for all families.
Anderson’s views on reproductive freedom indicate she would support enshrining the right to reproductive freedom in Virginia’s state Constitution.
Anderson advocates for raising teacher pay and upgrading school infrastructure. She supports pre-K for all 3- and 4-year-olds. She acknowledges a connection between food insecurity and receiving a successful education.
Anderson supports progressive tax policies and advocates for living wages. She is committed to affordable housing programs. She advocates for paid family and medical leave.
Anderson pushes for affordable, accessible healthcare that includes medical, dental, vision, hearing, and mental health care. Additionally, she advocates for preventative measures. She supports affordable prescription drugs and affordable child care.
Anderson believes in gun safety measures that protect communities without removing firearms from responsible owners. She supports sensible storage laws and universal background checks.
Anderson’s views on reproductive freedom indicate she would support enshrining the right to reproductive freedom in Virginia’s state Constitution.
Anderson advocates for raising teacher pay and upgrading school infrastructure. She supports pre-K for all 3- and 4-year-olds. She acknowledges a connection between food insecurity and receiving a successful education.
Anderson supports progressive tax policies and advocates for living wages. She is committed to affordable housing programs. She advocates for paid family and medical leave.
Anderson pushes for affordable, accessible healthcare that includes medical, dental, vision, hearing, and mental health care. Additionally, she advocates for preventative measures. She supports affordable prescription drugs and affordable child care.
Anderson believes in gun safety measures that protect communities without removing firearms from responsible owners. She supports sensible storage laws and universal background checks.
The Opposition
Incumbent Republican Delegate Amanda Batten is the Caucus Chair of the House Republicans. She was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2019. She previously worked as a legislative aide. She lives in Toano and is the mother of one.Recommendation
Based on her commitment to supporting abortion access, quality public education, and commonsense gun violence prevention legislation, Jessica Anderson is the progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2025-09-22
This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Republican Delegate Amanda Batten faces a challenge from Democrat Jessica Anderson in HD-71.
Virginia's House District 71 includes the entirety of Williamsburg, and portions of James City and New Kent counties. In the 2024 election it leaned Democratic by single-digit margins.
Virginia's House District 71 includes the entirety of Williamsburg, and portions of James City and New Kent counties. In the 2024 election it leaned Democratic by single-digit margins.
Jessica L. Anderson is a lifelong Virginian, former dental billing professional, and public school receptionist running as the Democratic nominee for Virginia House District 71 in November 2025. A mother of five who weathered personal hardship with the help of social safety net programs, Anderson advocates for stronger schools, affordable healthcare, reproductive rights, and economic stability for all families.
Anderson’s views on reproductive freedom indicate she would support enshrining the right to reproductive freedom in Virginia’s state Constitution.
Anderson advocates for raising teacher pay and upgrading school infrastructure. She supports pre-K for all 3- and 4-year-olds. She acknowledges a connection between food insecurity and receiving a successful education.
Anderson supports progressive tax policies and advocates for living wages. She is committed to affordable housing programs. She advocates for paid family and medical leave.
Anderson pushes for affordable, accessible healthcare that includes medical, dental, vision, hearing, and mental health care. Additionally, she advocates for preventative measures. She supports affordable prescription drugs and affordable child care.
Anderson believes in gun safety measures that protect communities without removing firearms from responsible owners. She supports sensible storage laws and universal background checks.
Anderson’s views on reproductive freedom indicate she would support enshrining the right to reproductive freedom in Virginia’s state Constitution.
Anderson advocates for raising teacher pay and upgrading school infrastructure. She supports pre-K for all 3- and 4-year-olds. She acknowledges a connection between food insecurity and receiving a successful education.
Anderson supports progressive tax policies and advocates for living wages. She is committed to affordable housing programs. She advocates for paid family and medical leave.
Anderson pushes for affordable, accessible healthcare that includes medical, dental, vision, hearing, and mental health care. Additionally, she advocates for preventative measures. She supports affordable prescription drugs and affordable child care.
Anderson believes in gun safety measures that protect communities without removing firearms from responsible owners. She supports sensible storage laws and universal background checks.
The Opposition
Incumbent Republican Delegate Amanda Batten is the Caucus Chair of the House Republicans. She was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2019. She previously worked as a legislative aide. She lives in Toano and is the mother of one.Recommendation
Based on her commitment to supporting abortion access, quality public education, and commonsense gun violence prevention legislation, Jessica Anderson is the progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2025-09-22