The economy and rising prices were high on the minds of voters on Election Day, and those concerns contributed to a Democratic sweep of statewide offices in Virginia and New Jersey. The voting pattern in two traditionally Republican counties in each state is evidence of how strongly Democrats campaigned on pocketbook issues. Spotsylvania County in Virginia and Morris County in New Jersey backed Donald Trump and Republican candidates for governor in earlier elections. This month, voters in those counties went with Democrats up and down the ballot. With congressional midterm elections in 2026, the November results have sent a message to conservatives who hold power in Washington.

This year’s Attorney General race has captured national attention in what’s become a scandalous race. Incumbent Republican Jason Miyares is against Democrat Jay Jones, who has found himself in the midst of a political firestorm after two controversies have come to light.

The Virginia Governor’s race has been one of the most talked abour races, not just here in Virginia but across the country. 10 News Anchor Abbie Coleman sat down earlier this season with both Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears to hear their top priorities.

Lynchburg voters head to the polls today to decide who will serve as the city’s Commonwealth Attorney. The race features incumbent Bethany Harrison, who is seeking her third term, against local defense attorney Chris White, making his first run for the office.

Every year is an election year in Virginia, and we gain national attention as one of the only states to vote for governor after a presidential election year.

Election Day is Nov. 4, and Democrats and Republicans are making their last call to voters prior to Election Day in Virginia.

Roanoke College released a poll on Oct. 30 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates and who they would vote for.

Early voting is surpassing the pace set during the 2021 Governor’s race, with more than 850,000 ballots already cast as of Oct. 23, according to the Virginia Public Access Project.

Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s attorney general, has faced criticism from both parties after allegedly sending controversial text messages to Republican State Del. Carrie Coyner in 2022.

Roanoke College released a poll on Aug. 19 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.

Roanoke College released a poll on Aug. 2 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.

While one election just ended, Virginians aren’t too far out from our 2025 state elections, including the governor’s race.

Current Attorney General of Virginia Jason Miyares announced in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that he will be running for re-election.