Virginia Early Voting Begins for Governor, Statewide Races

Early voting has commenced in Virginia for the 2025 election season, with voters casting ballots for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and all 100 House of Delegates seats. Democrat Abigail Spanberger leads the gubernatorial race against Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, with recent polls showing the Democrats gaining ground. Voters cite issues such as inflation, threats to democracy, and education as top concerns, while some Republican voters focus on policies affecting transgender public school students. The election is also notable as it could result in Virginia's first female governor. Meanwhile, in Florida, Republican voters in Sumter County have begun early voting for a special primary election for the State Senate District 11 seat, with the winner advancing to a general election in November.