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Statewide Executive Results
The 2025 election brought a historic shift in Virginia politics, with Democrats sweeping statewide executive offices and expanding control in the House of Delegates.
- Governor: Abigail Spanberger (D) defeated Winsome Earle-Sears (R) by 15 points — becoming Virginia’s first woman governor.
- Lieutenant Governor: Ghazala Hashmi (D) — first Muslim and first Indian American elected statewide in Virginia.
- Attorney General: Jay Jones (D) defeated incumbent Jason Miyares (R).
With unified Democratic control, Virginia may see accelerated policy movement and future redistricting action heading into 2026.
House of Delegates Results
- All 100 seats were on the ballot.
- Democrats expanded their majority from 51 to 64 seats, flipping 13 Republican-held districts.
- Democrats will likely hold 15 of 22 seats on most standing committees.
- Key campaign issues: healthcare affordability, cost of living, data-center growth, rural investment, and public education.
New Members of the House of Delegates
Meet the newly elected Delegates from across Virginia:
House District 22 — Prince William County
Elizabeth Guzmán (D) — Social worker, former Delegate, and one of the first Hispanic women elected to Virginia’s General Assembly. Known for championing collective bargaining and paid sick leave.
Seat previously held by Ian Lovejoy (R)
House District 30 — Loudoun & Fauquier Counties
John Chilton McAuliff (D) — Public policy advisor with White House and USDA experience. Focused on farmland preservation, housing affordability, and economic development.
Seat previously held by Geary Higgins (R)
House District 33 — Shenandoah, Page & surrounding areas
Justin Pence (R) — Agriculture leader, Virginia Tech graduate, and Farm Bureau representative. Focus on rural economic development and agriculture policy.
Seat previously held by Todd Gilbert (R)
House District 41 — Montgomery & Roanoke Counties
Lily Franklin (D) — Former teacher and Chief of Staff to Del. Sam Rasoul. Focused on education, fair wages, affordable housing, and rural healthcare.
Seat previously held by Chris Obenshain (R)
House District 46 — Southwest Virginia
Mitchell D. Cornett (R) — Farmer, volunteer firefighter, and EMS worker. Focus on rural broadband, power costs, tax cuts, and emergency funding.
Seat previously held by Jed Arnold (R)
House District 49 — Danville, Halifax & Pittsylvania
Madison John Redd Whittle (R) — Business owner and Danville City Council member. Focus on agriculture, parental rights, and economic development.
Seat previously held by Danny Marshall (R)
House District 57 — Henrico & Goochland
May Nivar (D) — Corporate leader, community board chair, and small-business advocate. Priorities include housing affordability, economic mobility, and civil rights.
Seat previously held by David Owen (R)
House District 62 — Greene, Madison, parts of Orange & Culpeper
Karen Hamilton (R) — Engineer, small-business owner, Christian and military family. Focus on education, property rights, agriculture, and school choice.
Seat previously held by Nick Freitas (R)
House District 64 — Stafford County
Stacey Annie Carroll (D) — Military veteran, CPA, and foster parent to 22 teens (Spotlight Resource Foster Parent of the Year, 2024). Community leader with service on economic development initiatives; priorities include Education (more school resources, better pay, vocational training), Economy (lower costs, development, infrastructure, diversification), and Healthcare (Medicaid access, reproductive care, lower prescription drug costs).
Seat previously held by Paul Milde (R)
House District 66 — Spotsylvania & Caroline
Nicole Cole (D) — Small business owner and nonprofit leader, with a background in finance and education policy. Focus on education, environment, and economic prosperity.
Seat previously held by Bobby Orrock (R)
House District 69 — Hampton Roads
Dr. Mark Downey (D) — Pediatrician advocating for child & family health, childcare affordability, and expanded healthcare access.
Seat previously held by Chad Green (R)
House District 71 — Williamsburg, New Kent & James City
Jessica Anderson (D) — Former school staff member inspired by personal experience with social safety nets. Focus on wages, housing, education, and healthcare.
Seat previously held by Amanda Batten (R)
House District 73 — Chesterfield
Leslie Mehta (D) — Civil rights attorney and non-profit CEO. Advocate for healthcare access, disability support, and family support services.
Seat previously held by Mark Earley (R)
House District 75 — Hopewell, Chesterfield & Prince George
Lindsey Dougherty (D) — Public service advocate focused on healthcare, education, and economic advancement for working families.
Seat previously held by Carrie Coyner (R)
House District 82 — Petersburg & surrounding counties
Kimberly Pope Adams (D) — Accountant and government transparency advocate. Focus on education funding, reproductive rights, and workforce training.
Seat previously held by Kimberly Taylor (R)
House District 86 — Petersburg region
Virgil Gene Thornton Sr. (D) — Former Navy nuclear technician. Priorities: public education, healthcare access, and economic development.
Seat previously held by A.C. Cordoza (R)
House District 89 — Chesapeake & Suffolk
Kacey Carnegie (D) — Attorney focused on public safety, infrastructure, education funding, and workforce development.
Seat previously held by Baxter Ennis (R)
