Virginia Democrats Announce Major Investment in 2025 Elections as Gubernatorial Race Takes Shape

With a seven-figure funding push, Democrats aim to defend legislative majorities and back Abigail Spanberger in a historic gubernatorial contest against Winsome Earle-Sears.

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) has committed a seven-figure investment to Virginia's 2025 elections, focusing on legislative races and the lieutenant governor's contest.
Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat and former U.S. Representative, will face Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in a closely watched gubernatorial election this November.
Democrats hold a narrow 51-49 majority in Virginia's House of Delegates and a slim advantage in the Senate, making every legislative race critical for policy outcomes.
The DLCC is targeting key swing districts and incumbents, including Dels. Josh Thomas, Joshua Cole, Nadarius Clark, and Michael Feggans, as well as seeking to flip Republican-held seats won by slim margins in 2023.
Virginia’s elections are seen as a bellwether for national political trends, with the outcomes expected to influence strategies ahead of the 2026 midterms.