Here’s who is running for the 2021 Virginia governor’s race
Seven Republican candidates and five Democratic candidates are vying for the spot
The names are finalized for your Virginia governor candidates this year.
It’s a crowded field, both on the Republican and Democratic sides, but each party is picking their candidate a little differently.
For the GOP, these seven candidates are vying for the spot:
Amanda Chase - 11th District Senator
Kirk Cox - Former Virginia House Speaker
Sergio De La Pena - Army Colonel
Peter Doran - Businessman
Octavia Johnson - Former Roanoke Sheriff
Pete Snyder - Small town business owner
Glenn Youngkin - Business owner
The winner of the seat will be picked by nominating a convention, which happens on May 8.
Over on the Democratic side, these are your five candidates vying for that seat:
Jennifer Carroll Foy - VMI grad and former 2nd District Virginia Representative
Lee Carter - 50th District Representative
Justin Fairfax - Current Lieutenant Governor
Terry McAuliffe - Former Virginia Governor
Jennifer McClellan - 9th Virginia District Senator
You’ll be able to vote for these Democratic candidates on June 8.
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