GOVERNOR

Liberty University hosted the 46th Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis as the keynote speaker during Convocation on Friday, April 14, where he addressed the student body for the first time.

Virginians' approval rate of Governor Glenn Youngkin is increasing, according to results of a new Roanoke College poll, but an overwhelming amount want him to remain in Richmond and not Washington D.C.

With nearly two months until inauguration day, governor elect Glenn Youngkin is creating a team to help him prepare to take office.

The upcoming race for the Governor’s office has millions of dollars flooding into the commonwealth.

Gov. Ralph Northam gave an update on the coronavirus in the commonwealth on Thursday afternoon.

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 SenatorKirk Cox - Former Virginia House SpeakerSergio De La Pena - Army ColonelPeter Doran - BusinessmanOctavia Johnson - Former Roanoke SheriffPete Snyder - Small town business ownerGlenn Youngkin - Business ownerThe 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 RepresentativeLee Carter - 50th District RepresentativeJustin Fairfax - Current Lieutenant GovernorTerry McAuliffe - Former Virginia GovernorJennifer McClellan - 9th Virginia District SenatorYou’ll be able to vote for these Democratic candidates on June 8.

Entrepreneur and former Fox News contributor Pete Snyder has joined the crowded field seeking the Republican nomination for Virginia governor. “I’m running for governor because I believe we need change and it’s time Virginia leads again,” he said in the video. Snyder is joining a wide GOP field that in recent weeks has seen two other Republicans jump in or indicate they are running. Glenn Youngkin, who retired as co-CEO last year from the investment firm the Carlyle Group, has filed paperwork signaling a run. The state GOP has opted to pick its nominee at a convention in May.

A new year and a new hat in the ring to be Virginia’s next governor.

ROANOKE, Va. Governor Northam is expected to unveil a facemask policy later today. If you have questions about COVID-19 or wish to request an appointment for testing, call the New River Health District's COVID-19 public health call center at 540-267-8240. On the agenda is continued discussion on the school budget. In its latest budget, the school board agreed to cut an additional $1 million from its pre-COVID-19 request of level funding. On the agenda is an update on the proposed city budget.

RICHMOND, Va. – The first Republican in Virginia has announced her intention to be the next governor of Virginia. On Monday afternoon, on the steps of the Virginia State Capitol, Sen. Amanda Chase, who represents Virginia’s 11th Senate District, announced her candidacy. Posted by Senator Amanda Chase on Monday, February 17, 2020Her district includes all of Amelia County and Colonial Heights, as well as most of Chesterfield County. She was first elected in 2015 to the Virginia State Senate. Posted by Senator Amanda Chase on Monday, February 17, 2020On the Democratic side, Gov.