when is the virginia governor election

The Virginia governor election will be held on November 4, 2025. Early in- person voting will be available from September 19 to November 1, 2025. The winner of the election will be sworn in on January 17, 2026. This election features Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger and Republican nominee Winsome Earle-Sears, with the current governor, Glenn Youngkin, ineligible for re- election due to term limits.