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RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - All eyes are on the commonwealth Tuesday as voters decide who will be the next governor and what will potentially set the tone for what we can expect for the 2022 mid-term elections. We will have extended live coverage right here as results come in.
Key races aside from Virginia’s governor include lieutenant governor, attorney general and members of the House of Delegates. Local offices and a casino referendum are also up for grabs in some localities.
Who’s on the ballot?
STATEWIDE
Governor
Three candidates are looking to succeed Gov. Ralph Northam, who cannot serve more than one consecutive term.
- Terry R. McAuliffe, Democratic. Learn more about Virginia’s Democratic candidate here.
- Glenn A. Youngkin, Republican. Learn more about Virginia’s Republican candidate here.
- Princess L. Blanding, Liberation. Learn more about Virginia’s Liberation Party candidate here.
Lieutenant Governor
Two candidates are looking to fill Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax’s seat.
- Hala S. Ayala, Democratic
- Winsome E. Sears, Republican
- Learn more about both candidates here.
Attorney General
- Mark R. Herring, Incumbent, Democratic
- Jason S. Miyares, Republican
- Learn more about both candidates here.
Click Here to See a Full List of Races
CENTRAL VIRGINIA RACES TO WATCH
House of Delegates - 27th District
- Debra Gardner, Democrat
- Roxann Robinson, Republican
House of Delegates - 66th District
- Katie A. Sponsler, Democratic
- Mike A. Cherry, Republican
House of Delegates - 68th District
- Dawn M. Adams, Democratic
- Mark L. Earley Jr., Republican
House of Delegates - 71st District
- Jeffrey M. Bourne, Democratic
- Nancye A. Hunter, Republican
House of Delegates - 72nd District
- Schuyler T. VanValkenburg, Democratic
- Christopher T. Holmes, Republican
House of Delegates - 73rd District
- Schuyler WanWalkenburg, Democrat
- Christopher Holmes, Republican
House of Delegates - 74th District
- Lamont Bagby, Democratic
- James L. “Jimmy” Brooks, Republican
House of Delegates - 75th District
- Roslyn Tyler, Democrat
- Otto Wachsmann, Republican
LOCAL RACES
Note: Chesterfield and Henrico counties do not have any local offices on the ballot.
Richmond voters will choose a commonwealth’s attorney, sheriff and treasurer.
Hanover County voters will determine members of town council.
Richmond
Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Colette W. McEachin, Uncontested incumbent
Sheriff
- Antionette V. Irving, Incumbent
- Michael R. Dickinson
Treasurer
- L. Shirley Harvey
- Nicole Richardson Armstead, Incumbent
Richmond Casino Referendum
- Yes
- No
Colonial Heights
Commissioner of Revenue
- William S. “Bill” Feasenmyer, Jr., Incumbent
Commonwealth’s Attorney
- A. Gray Collins III, Incumbent
Sheriff
- Todd B. Wilson, Incumbent
Treasurer
- Tara S. Botts
- Teresa H. Cherry
Hanover County
Ashland Town Council
- David J. Frisch
- Daniel W. Mcgraw, Incumbent
- John H. Hodges, Incumbent
Hopewell City
Commissioner of Revenue
- Debra Kloske Reason, Incumbent
Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Richard K. “Rick” Newman, Incumbent
Sheriff
- Travis L. Stanley
- Steve M. Kephart Jr., Incumbent
Treasurer
- A . J . Eavey, III
- Shannon Foskey
New Kent
School Board - District 5
- Margaret “Molly” McBeath
Petersburg City
Commissioner of Revenue
- Brittany C. Flowers, Incumbent
Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Tiffany Buckner, Incumbent
Sheriff
- Vanessa R. Crawford, Incumbent
Treasurer
- Manya Udaya Kumar
- Paul Z. Mullin Jr.
Powhatan County
Board of Supervisors - District 2
- Amy Kingery
- Nathan Mitchell
- Steven W. McClung
Treasurer
- Rebecca C. “Becky” Nunnally
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