Overview

• The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) announced a seven-figure investment to defend its narrow House majority and secure key statewide offices in Virginia.
• The gubernatorial race is confirmed between former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, marking a historic contest to elect Virginia's first female governor.
• Democrats have identified four critical swing districts in the House of Delegates—21st, 65th, 84th, and 97th—as top priorities for retaining legislative control.
• The lieutenant governor's race has been added to the Democrats' target map due to its importance in tie-breaking votes in the closely divided state Senate.
• Virginia's elections are viewed as a bellwether for national political trends ahead of the 2026 midterms, with both parties framing the stakes in terms of broader ideological battles.