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Governor Primary

Election Date:June 8, 2027Register by:May 9, 2027

The Virginia gubernatorial primary on June 8, 2027, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of Virginia. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election on November 2, 2027, to succeed incumbent Governor Glenn Youngkin, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.

About This Race

The Virginia gubernatorial primary on June 8, 2027, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of Virginia. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election on November 2, 2027, to succeed incumbent Governor Glenn Youngkin, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 8, 2027
Registration Deadline
May 9, 2027
Early Voting Starts
May 15, 2027
Early Voting Ends
June 4, 2027

How to Vote

Virginia residents must register to vote by May 9, 2027, either online through the Virginia Department of Elections website, by mail, or in person at their local voter registration office. On Election Day, June 8, 2027, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM; acceptable IDs include a Virginia driver's license, U.S. passport, or other government-issued photo ID. Early voting begins May 15, 2027, and runs through June 4, 2027, at local registrar offices and satellite locations across the state.

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Democratic

Abigail Spanberger

Governor of Virginia

Biography

Abigail Spanberger is a former Central Intelligence Agency case officer and current U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district, serving since 2019. She is running for governor to focus on expanding economic opportunity, strengthening public schools, and protecting reproductive rights in Virginia.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Peter Doran

Governor of Virginia

Biography

Peter Doran is a national security analyst, former senior official in the U.S. Department of Defense, and president of the Lexington Institute, a conservative public policy think tank. His gubernatorial campaign centers on strengthening Virginia's military and cybersecurity infrastructure, advancing school choice, and reducing state regulations on businesses.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Sean T. Perryman

Governor of Virginia

Biography

Sean T. Perryman is a lawyer, former federal prosecutor, and current member of the Virginia Senate representing the 37th District since 2020. His campaign emphasizes public safety, affordable housing, and improving government efficiency to restore trust in state leadership.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Winsome Earle-Sears

Governor of Virginia

Biography

Winsome Earle-Sears is the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, having assumed office in 2022, and is a former Marine and Virginia House of Delegates member. She is seeking the governorship to continue the Youngkin administration's focus on parental rights in education, energy independence, and economic competitiveness.

Campaign Website

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