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Virginia Democrats Flood Airwaves With Anti-Trump Ads in Crowded Primary

The outcome will determine the party’s nominees for November, offering an early gauge of voter sentiment on President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Lieutenant Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears attend the Drivers Meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30 in Martinsville, Virginia.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Rep. Abigail Spanberger.
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger speaks during an Everytown for Gun Safety rally on April 10, in Alexandria, Virginia.

Overview

  • Six Democrats are competing for lieutenant governor and two for attorney general in Tuesday’s primary to finalize the statewide ticket.
  • Candidates have flooded airwaves with aggressive ads denouncing President Donald Trump and emphasizing reproductive rights, voting protections and economic issues.
  • Republicans have no contested primaries and have nominated Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for governor, John Reid for lieutenant governor and Jason Miyares for attorney general.
  • Analysts view Virginia’s off-year elections as a bellwether for national political trends ahead of the 2026 midterms.
  • Winners of today’s races will join Abigail Spanberger on the November ballot against the Republican ticket.