Virginia
Electoral Votes: 13
Population: 8,880,107
2024 Turnout: 71.0%
2020 Turnout: 72.8%
Cook PVI: D+3
Senate Rating: Solid D
Federal Government:
Senate
| Mark Warner* (D) | Tim Kaine (D) |
House
| Rob Wittman* (R) | Virginia’s 1st |
| Jen Kiggans* (R) | Virginia’s 2nd |
| Bobby Scott* (D) | Virginia’s 3rd |
| Jennifer McClellan* (D) | Virginia’s 4th |
| John McGuire* (R) | Virginia’s 5th |
| Ben Cline* (R) | Virginia’s 6th |
| Eugene Vindman* (D) | Virginia’s 7th |
| Don Beyer* (D) | Virginia’s 8th |
| Morgan Griffith* (R) | Virginia’s 9th |
| Suhas Subramanyam* (D) | Virginia’s 10th |
| James Walkinshaw* (D) | Virginia’s 11th |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Abigail Spanberger (D) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 21D | 19R |
| House of Delegates | 64D | 36R |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
Virginia remains a competitive state but has leaned Democratic in recent federal elections due to growth in the Washington, D.C. suburbs. Democrats currently have strength statewide, though Republicans remain highly competitive, especially in rural areas. Cultural divides exist between diverse suburban regions and more traditional rural communities. Major issues include federal employment, education, and economic development. Virginia remains one of the key battlegrounds to watch in 2026.
