The state added the position in part because the old plan—elevating the secretary of state—twice shifted the political party ...

Ghazala Hashmi captures Virginia's lieutenant governor seat, bringing doctorate credentials and focus on public education to ...

Democrat Abigail Spanberger was the projected winner of the governor's race. ABC News projects Democrat Abigail Spanberger will win the closely watched governor's race, besting Republican Lt. Gov.

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 ...

Democrat Ghazala Hashmi says she wants to be a different kind of lieutenant governor, the likes of which Virginia has never seen.

Just a few minutes ago, Adam (my husband) said to our daughters, ‘Your mom’s going to be the governor of Virginia,'” Abigail Spanberger said. “I can guarantee those ...

Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger speaks during a campaign event with former President Barack Obama, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ...

Ghazala Hashmi and John Reid - Decision 2025 (Copyright 2025 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) Voters are set to make a historic choice for the next lieutenant ...

State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Chesterfield, was elected Virginia’s next lieutenant governor on Tuesday, becoming the first Muslim to be elected to a statewide office in Virginia.

Former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger made history on Nov. 4, becoming the first female governor of Virginia. Still, I'm disappointed that Virginians failed to choose Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome ...