Key Takeaways — Virginia
- Harris won Virginia by +5.3 in 2024 (51.9% vs 46.6%) — once a swing state, now Lean D, driven by Northern Virginia suburbs and federal government worker concentration
- Mark Warner's Senate seat is up in 2026 — Warner has held it since 2008, but Republicans see an opportunity in a polarized environment and are recruiting aggressively
- Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) won in 2021 by running as a moderate anti-CRT candidate, demonstrating Virginia's continued competitiveness at the statewide level despite presidential lean
- Virginia holds off-year gubernatorial elections (odd years) making it a bellwether — Democrats won the 2023 legislature, Republicans hold the governorship through 2025
2024 Presidential Election — Virginia
Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Harris +5.3. Margin: 5.3 pts.
Key Facts — Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Virginia vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Virginia voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 51.9% versus Trump's 46.6%. The state has 13 electoral votes.
Who are the current US senators from Virginia?
Virginia's two US senators are Tim Kaine and Mark Warner. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.
What is Virginia's political lean?
Virginia is rated "Lean D" in presidential elections. The state capital is Richmond, and Virginia carries 13 electoral votes in the Electoral College.
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