The2017 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 2017. IncumbentDemocratic governorTerry McAuliffe was unable to run for re-election, as theConstitution of Virginia prohibits the officeholder from serving consecutive terms; he later ran unsuccessfully for a non-consecutive second term in2021 .
Primary elections took place on June 13, 2017. Virginia utilizes an open primary, in which registered voters are allowed to vote in either party's primary election.[ 2] Democrats nominated incumbent lieutenant governorRalph Northam andRepublicans nominated former RNC ChairEd Gillespie .Libertarians nominated Clifford Hyra by convention on May 6, 2017.[ 3]
In the general election on November 7, 2017,Northam defeatedRepublican Gillespie , winning by the largest margin for a Democrat since1985 (This margin would be broken byAbigail Spanberger in2025 ). Northam assumed office as the73rd Governor of Virginia on January 13, 2018.[ 4] The election had the highest voter turnout percentage in a Virginia gubernatorial election in twenty years, with over 47% of registered voters casting their ballot.[ 1] Chesterfield County voted Democratic for the first time since 1961.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Tom Perriello
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LuAnn Bennett , Democratic candidate forVirginia's 10th congressional district in the2016 election [ 17] John W. Boyd Jr. , president of the National Black Farmers Association[ 18] Jon Carson, former White House director of the Office of Public Engagement for U.S. presidentBarack Obama [ 19] Nancy-Ann DeParle , former White House deputy chief of staff to U.S. president Barack Obama[ 19] Patrick Gaspard , formerUnited States Ambassador to South Africa and former White House director of political affairs to U.S. president Barack Obama[ 19] Teddy Goff, former Obama campaign digital director[ 19] Larry Grisolano, former Obama campaign director of Paid Media[ 19] Hannah Hart , internet personality[ 20] Valerie Jarrett , formersenior advisor to the president and former director ofWhite House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs for U.S. president Barack Obama[ 19] Khizr and Ghazala Khan , gold star family[ 21] Jon Lovett , former speechwriter forHillary Clinton and President Barack Obama; co-host of progressive political podcastPod Save America [ 22] [ 23] Dave Matthews , musician[ 24] Bill McKibben , environmental activist and founder of 350.org[ 25] Cecilia Muñoz , former White House director of theDomestic Policy Council for U.S. president Barack Obama[ 19] Jennifer Palmieri , former White House director of communications for U.S. president Barack Obama[ 19] Daniel Pfeiffer , formersenior advisor to U.S. president Barack Obama for strategy and communications; co-host of progressive political podcastPod Save America [ 19] David Plouffe , President Barack Obama's 2008 campaign manager[ 19] John Podesta , columnist and former chairman of2016 Hillary Clinton presidential campaign [ 26] Christina Reynolds, former White House director of media affairs for U.S. president Barack Obama[ 19] Amy Rosenbaum, former White House director of legislative affairs for U.S. president Barack Obama[ 19] Mark Ruffalo , actor[ 27] Julianna Smoot , former White House social secretary to U.S. president Barack Obama[ 19] Neera Tanden , domestic policy adviser and the president of theCenter for American Progress [ 28] Tina Tchen , former chief of staff forFirst Lady of the United States Michelle Obama [ 19] Organizations
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Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Ralph Northam Tom Perriello Other Undecided Change Research [ 35] June 8–10, 2017 919 ± 3.1% 46% 54% — — Hampton University [ 36] June 1–6, 2017 750 ± 4.2% 21% 29% — 50% HaystaqDNA (D-Perriello)[ 37] June 1–6, 2017 455 — 36% 37% — 29% Garin-Hart-Yang (D-Northam)[ 38] May 15–17, 2017 601 ± 4.0% 50% 33% — 17% Washington Post-Schar School [ 39] May 9–14, 2017 351 ± 6.0% 38% 40% — 18% Public Policy Polling (D)[ 40] May 9–10, 2017 745 ± 3.6% 45% 35% — 21% Public Policy Polling (D)[ 41] April 13–14, 2017 586 ± 4.1% 42% 28% — 30% Quinnipiac University [ 42] April 6–10, 2017 483 ± 4.5% 20% 25% 1% 51% Christopher Newport University [ 43] March 16–26, 2017 391 ± 5.4% 26% 26% 3% 45% Quinnipiac University [ 44] February 10–15, 2017 462 ± 4.6% 19% 19% 3% 61% Christopher Newport University [ 45] January 15–28, 2017 464 ± 4.8% 15% 26% 1% 58%
Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of errorMark Herring Ralph Northam Other Undecided Public Policy Polling [ 46] July 13–15, 2015 409 ± 4.9% 33% 9% — 58%
Results by county and independent city: Northam—>90%
Northam—80–90%
Northam—70–80%
Northam—60–70%
Northam—50–60%
Perriello—50–60%
Perriello—60–70%
Perriello—70–80%
Perriello—80–90%
Perriello—>90%
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Emmanuel Peter, bishop[ 51] Corey Stewart
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Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of error Ed Gillespie Corey Stewart Frank Wagner Rob Wittman Other Undecided Change Research [ 78] June 8–10, 2017 919 ± 3.1% 41% 42% 16% — — — Washington Post-Schar School [ 79] May 9–14, 2017 264 ± 7.0% 38% 18% 15% — — 24% Quinnipiac University [ 42] April 6–10, 2017 435 ± 4.7% 28% 12% 7% — 2% 51% Christopher Newport University [ 43] March 16–26, 2017 349 ± 5.7% 38% 11% 10% — 3% 38% Quinnipiac University [ 44] February 10–15, 2017 419 ± 4.8% 24% 7% 2% — 6% 59% Christopher Newport University [ 45] January 15–28, 2017 418 ± 5.0% 33% 7% 9% — 3% 48% Quinnipiac University [ 80] December 6–11, 2016 451 ± 4.6% 24% 4% 4% 10% — 57% Public Opinion Strategies [ 81] September 18–21, 2016 800 ± 3.5% 38% 5% 4% 12% — 40% Public Policy Polling (D)[ 82] June 13–15, 2016 1,032 ± 3.1% 29% 13% — 16% — 41%
Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of errorBill Bolling Eric Cantor Ken Cuccinelli Ed Gillespie Mark Obenshain Pete Snyder Undecided Public Policy Polling [ 46] July 13–15, 2015 502 4.4% 8% 16% 37% 8% 7% 1% 23%
Results by county and independent city: Gillespie—60–70%
Gillespie—50–60%
Gillespie—40–50%
Gillespie—<40%
Stewart—40–50%
Stewart—50–60%
Stewart—60–70%
Stewart—70–80%
Libertarian convention [ edit ] Cliff Hyra, the Libertarian nominee The race had been closely watched by national observers. For Republicans,National Review wrote that Gillespie's campaign was an important example of whether and how mainstream Republican politics can produce victories in apurple state in the "era ofTrumpism " and said that the outcome would affect Republican strategies in future races.[ 84] Many Democrats believed that the election was a test of whether the party could find its way after losing the2016 presidential election and several subsequent special elections.[ 85] NBC News reported that Northam was the "hand-picked" choice of outgoing governor Terry McAuliffe, and that McAuliffe's legacy and potential2020 presidential aspirations depended on Northam winning the election.[citation needed ]
After the primaries, Gillespie challenged Northam to ten debates, but only three were held.[ 86] The first debate was hosted by the Virginia Bar Association on July 22 inHot Springs, Virginia .[ 87] The second was held on September 19, hosted by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce inTysons Corner, Virginia , and televised statewide byNBC -affiliated TV stations.[ 88] The third and final debate was held on October 9 atUniversity of Virginia's College at Wise inWise, Virginia .[ 89]
Ed Gillespie (R)
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Matt Bevin , governor of Kentucky[ 112] Doug Ducey , governor of Arizona[ 105] Jim Gilmore , former governor of Virginia[ 113] Eric Greitens , governor of Missouri[ 114] Larry Hogan , governor of Maryland[ 115] Susana Martinez , governor of New Mexico[ 116] Bob McDonnell , former governor of Virginia[ 105] Mitt Romney , former governor of Massachusetts;Republican nominee forpresident of the United States in2012 [ 117] Chris Sununu , governor of New Hampshire[ 118] Scott Walker , governor of Wisconsin[ 105] Statewide politicians
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Dick Black , statesenator [ 111] Bill Carrico , statesenator [ 119] Ben Chafin , statesenator [ 119] Amanda Chase , statesenator [ 105] John Cosgrove , statesenator [ 119] Bill DeSteph , statesenator [ 105] Siobhan Dunnavant , statesenator [ 119] Emmett Hanger , statesenator [ 105] Ryan McDougle , statesenator [ 105] Jeff McWaters , statesenator [ 120] Stephen Newman , statesenator [ 105] Tommy Norment , majority leader of theVirginia Senate [ 119] Mark Obenshain , statesenator ; nominee for attorney general in2013 [ 119] Mark Peake , statesenator [ 105] Bryce Reeves , statesenator [ 105] Frank Ruff , statesenator [ 119] Ralph Smith , former statesenator [ 119] Bill Stanley , statesenator [ 105] Richard Stuart , statesenator [ 105] Glen Sturtevant , statesenator [ 119] David Suetterlein , statesenator [ 105] Jill Vogel , statesenator , and 2017 Republican nominee forlieutenant governor [ 119] Frank Wagner , statesenator [ 105] Virginia state delegates
Les Adams , statedelegate [ 105] Dave Albo , statedelegate [ 119] Rich Anderson , statedelegate [ 105] Terry Austin , statedelegate [ 119] Richard Bell , statedelegate [ 119] Kathy Byron , statedelegate [ 119] Jeff Campbell , statedelegate [ 119] Ben Cline , statedelegate [ 121] Mark Cole , statedelegate [ 105] Chris Collins , statedelegate [ 119] Kirk Cox , majority leader of theVirginia House of Delegates [ 119] Glenn Davis , state delegate[ 119] Mark Dudenhefer , statedelegate [ 119] James Edmunds , statedelegate [ 105] Matt Fariss , statedelegate [ 105] Peter Farrell , statedelegate [ 119] Buddy Fowler , statedelegate [ 105] Scott Garrett , statedelegate [ 119] Todd Gilbert , statedelegate [ 119] Tag Greason , statedelegate [ 119] Chris Head , statedelegate [ 119] Gordon Helsel , statedelegate [ 105] Keith Hodges , statedelegate [ 105] William Howell ,Speaker of theVirginia House of Delegates [ 119] Tim Hugo , statedelegate [ 119] Riley Ingram , statedelegate [ 119] Chris Jones , statedelegate [ 119] Terry Kilgore , statedelegate [ 119] Barry Knight , statedelegate [ 105] Steve Landes , statedelegate [ 119] Dave LaRock , statedelegate [ 105] Jay Leftwich , statedelegate [ 119] James LeMunyon , statedelegate [ 119] Scott Lingamfelter , statedelegate and candidate for lieutenant governor in2013 [ 119] Manoli Loupassi , statedelegate [ 119] Danny Marshall , statedelegate [ 119] Jimmie Massie , statedelegate [ 105] Jackson Miller , statedelegate [ 105] Randy Minchew , statedelegate [ 119] Jason Miyares , statedelegate [ 119] Will Morefield , statedelegate [ 119] John O'Bannon , statedelegate [ 119] Israel O'Quinn , statedelegate [ 119] Bobby Orrock , statedelegate [ 105] Todd Pillion , statedelegate [ 119] Brenda Pogge , statedelegate [ 105] Charles Poindexter , statedelegate [ 119] David Ramadan , former statedelegate [ 119] Margaret Ransone , statedelegate [ 105] Roxann Robinson , statedelegate [ 119] Chris Stolle , statedelegate [ 119] Ron Villanueva , statedelegate [ 119] Lee Ware , statedelegate [ 105] Michael Webert , statedelegate [ 119] Tony Wilt , statedelegate [ 119] Joseph Yost , statedelegate [ 119] Local officeholders
Jessica Abbott, Virginia Beach councilwoman[ 120] Preston Banks,Manassas Park city councilmember[ 122] Sheryl Bass, Manassas city councilmember[ 122] Sam Boone, Chesapeake School Board member[ 120] Tony Buffington, Loudoun County supervisor[ 122] David Bushey,Middlesex County sheriff[ 123] Scott Cameron, Director of the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board[ 122] Thomas Cannella,Poquoson councilman[ 120] Mike Chapman,Loudoun County sheriff[ 122] Bill Cleveland, formerAlexandria City mayor[ 122] John Cook,Fairfax County supervisor[ 124] Trevor Craddock,Craig County sheriff[ 125] Christie Craig, Chesapeake School Board member[ 120] Lonnie Craig, Chesapeake councilman[ 120] David Decatur,Stafford County sheriff[ 122] Robert Deeds, sheriff ofWilliamsburg &James City County [ 120] Willie Deutsch,Prince William County School Board member[ 122] Danny Diggs, sheriff ofPoquoson &York County [ 120] Bobby Dyer, Virginia Beach councilman[ 120] Frank Fannon, former Alexandria city councilmember[ 122] Jim Fisher, Fauquier County Commonwealth's Attorney[ 122] Dave Foster, formerArlington County School Board member[ 122] John Frey, Fairfax County Clerk of Court[ 122] Michael Frey , former Fairfax County scupervisor[ 124] Chip Harding,Albemarle County sheriff[ 122] Roger Harris,Spotsylvania County sheriff[ 122] Pat Herrity , Fairfax County supervisor[ 124] Geary Higgins, Loudoun County supervisor[ 122] Glendell Hill,Prince William County sheriff[ 122] David Hines,Hanover County sheriff[ 122] Jeanette Hough, Fairfax County School Board member[ 122] Robert Ike, Chesapeake councilman[ 120] Milton Johns, former Prince William County School Board chairman[ 122] Frank Jones, former Manassas Park City mayor[ 122] Alan Krasnoff , mayor ofChesapeake [ 119] Colleen Leary, Chesapeake School Board member[ 120] Karl Leonard,Chesterfield County sheriff[ 122] Matthew Letourneau, Loudoun County supervisor[ 122] Ian Lovejoy, Manassas city councilmember[ 122] Wendy Maurer, Stafford County supervisor[ 122] Ron Meyer, Loudoun County supervisor[ 122] Bob Mosier, Fauquier County sheriff[ 122] John Moss, Virginia Beach councilman[ 120] Jim O'Sullivan, Chesapeake City sheriff[ 122] Hal Parrish, mayor ofManassas [ 126] Jim Plowman, Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney[ 122] Victoria Proffitt, Chesapeake School Board member[ 120] Patty Reed, former Fairfax County School Board member[ 122] Debbie Ritter, Chesapeake councilwoman[ 120] Sue Sadler, James City County supervisor[ 120] Elizabeth Schultz, Fairfax County School Board member[ 122] Will Sessoms ,mayor of Virginia Beach [ 127] Suzanne Sloane, Fauquier County School Board member[ 122] Gary Snellings, Stafford County supervisor[ 122] Colin Stolle, Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney[ 120] Ken Stolle,Virginia Beach City sheriff[ 122] Steve Stombres, formerFairfax City mayor[ 122] Louis Tayon, Chesapeake School Board[ 120] Bob Thomas, Stafford County supervisor[ 122] Mike Wade,Henrico County sheriff[ 122] Jonathan Way, former Manassas City vice mayor[ 122] Rick West, vice mayor of Chesapeake[ 120] Tom Wilson, Fairfax County School Board member[ 122] Patrice Winter, former Fairfax city councilmember[ 122] Pat Woodbury,Newport News councilwoman[ 120] Sandra Young, James City County School Board member[ 120] Benny Zhang,Williamsburg councilman[ 120] Party officials and individuals
Susan Allen, former first lady of Virginia[ 126] Ward Burton , conservation advocate andDaytona 500 winner[ 128] Paris Dennard , politician strategist[ 129] [full citation needed ] Carly Fiorina , former CEO ofHewlett-Packard and Republican nominee inUnited States Senate election in California, 2010 [ 130] Hugh Hewitt , radio talk show host[ 131] Ronna McDaniel , chair of the Republican National Committee[ 132] Avery Pereira, entrepreneur[ 133] Erich Reimer, financial host, conservative columnist, and television commentator[ 134] Pete Snyder , entrepreneur[ 69] Sean Spicer , formerWhite House Press Secretary [ 135] Corey Stewart , chairman of thePrince William Board of County Supervisors and former candidate[ 136] Jo Thoburn, chair of the Virginia 10th Congressional District Republican Committee[ 111] Donald Trump Jr. , businessman, television personality and son of President Donald Trump[ 137] Eric Trump , businessman, television personality and son of President Donald Trump[ 138] Organizations
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Ralph Northam (D)
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Virginia state senators
George Barker , state senator[ 179] Rosalyn Dance , state senator[ 179] Creigh Deeds , state senator, nominee for attorney general in 2005; nominee for governor in 2009[ 180] Adam Ebbin , state senator[ 181] John Edwards , state senator[ 179] Barbara Favola , state senator[ 182] Janet Howell , state senator[ 181] Lynwood Lewis , state senator[ 179] Mamie Locke , state senator[ 179] Louise Lucas , state senator[ 179] Granger MacFarlane , former state senator[ 183] Dave Marsden , state senator[ 179] Monty Mason , state senator[ 179] Jennifer McClellan , state senator[ 179] Jeremy McPike , state senator[ 179] Chap Petersen , state senator[ 182] Lionell Spruill , state senator[ 179] Scott Surovell , state senator[ 179] Jennifer Wexton , state senator[ 179] Mary Margaret Whipple , former state senator[ 181] Virginia state delegates
Lashrecse Aird , state delegate[ 179] Lamont Bagby , state delegate[ 179] John Bell , state delegate[ 179] Jennifer Boysko , state delegate[ 179] David Bulova , state delegate[ 179] Betsy Carr , state delegate[ 179] Richard Cranwell , former majority leader of theVirginia House of Delegates and former chair of theDemocratic Party of Virginia [ 183] Eileen Filler-Corn , state delegate[ 179] Cliff Hayes Jr , state delegate[ 179] Steve Heretick , state delegate[ 179] Charniele Herring , state delegate[ 179] Daun Hester , state delegate[ 179] Patrick Hope , state delegate[ 181] Matthew James , state delegate[ 179] Mark Keam , state delegate[ 182] Kaye Kory , state delegate[ 179] Paul Krizek , state delegate[ 179] Rob Krupicka , former state delegate[ 184] Mark Levine , state delegate[ 181] Joseph Lindsey , state delegate[ 179] Alfonso Lopez , state delegate[ 181] Delores McQuinn , state delegate[ 179] Mike Mullin , state delegate[ 179] Kathleen Murphy , state delegate[ 179] Ken Plum , state delegate[ 179] Marcia Price , state delegate[ 179] Sam Rasoul , state delegate[ 183] Dick Saslaw , Minority Leader of the Virginia Senate[ 179] Mark Sickles , state delegate[ 179] Marcus Simon , state delegate[ 182] David Speck , former state delegate and former Alexandria city councilman[ 184] Rip Sullivan , state delegate[ 182] Luke Torian , state delegate[ 179] David Toscano , Minority Leader of theVirginia House of Delegates [ 180] Roslyn Tyler , state delegate[ 179] Jeion Ward , state delegate[ 179] Vivian Watts , state delegate[ 179] Local officeholders
Tim Allen,Roanoke sheriff[ 183] Willie Bailey Sr.,Alexandria city councilman[ 184] Wes Bellamy, vice mayor ofCharlottesville [ 180] Muriel Bowser , mayor ofWashington D.C. [ 185] James Brown,Charlottesville sheriff[ 180] John Chapman,Alexandria city councilman[ 184] Wendy Davis , former Texas state senator; nominee forGovernor of Texas in2014 [ 186] Jane Dittmar, former chair of theAlbemarle County Board of Supervisors; nominee for VA-05 in 2016[ 180] Todd Divers,Charlottesville Commissioner of Revenue[ 180] Kerry Donley , former mayor ofAlexandria and former chair of theDemocratic Party of Virginia [ 184] Bill Euille , former mayor of Alexandria[ 184] Andrew Gillum , mayor ofTallahassee [ 187] Karen Graf, Alexandria School Board member[ 184] Nancy Horn,Roanoke County Commissioner of Revenue[ 183] Dana Lawhorne,Alexandria sheriff[ 184] Sherman Lea,mayor ofRoanoke [ 183] Tim Lovain,Alexandria city councilman[ 184] Andria McClellan,Norfolk city councilwoman[ 188] Steve McGraw,Roanoke County Clerk of Court[ 183] Del Pepper ,Alexandria city councilwoman[ 184] Bryan Porter,Alexandria Commonwealth Attorney[ 184] Anita Price, vice mayor ofRoanoke [ 183] Lonnie Rich, former Alexandria city councilman and former chair of the Alexandria Democratic Committee[ 184] Ed Semonian,Alexandria Clerk of the Court[ 184] Mike Signer , mayor ofCharlottesville [ 180] Allison Silberberg , mayor ofAlexandria [ 184] Paul Smedberg,Alexandria city councilman and former chair of the Alexandria Democratic Committee[ 184] Levar Stoney , mayor ofRichmond and formersecretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia [ 189] Kristin Szakos,Charlottesville city councilwoman[ 180] David Trinkle,Roanoke city councilman[ 183] Justin Wilson, vice mayor ofAlexandria [ 184] Party officials and individuals
John W. Douglass , retired Air Force brigadier general, former Assistant Secretary of the Navy; nominee for VA-05 in 2012[ 180] Joe Fitzgerald, former chair of the Virginia 6th Congressional District Democratic Committee[ 183] Lori Haas, Virginia State Director of theCoalition to Stop Gun Violence [ 190] Mike Hamlar, political activist and 2015 State Senate candidate[ 183] Dak Hardwick, former chair of the Alexandria Democratic Committee[ 184] Jaime Harrison , chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party[ 191] Lisa Hystad, chairwoman of the Virginia 5th Congressional District Democratic Committee[ 180] Susan Kellom, former chair of the Alexandria Democratic Committee[ 184] Derek Kitts, nominee for VA-09 in 2016[ 183] Greg Louganis , former Olympic swimmer and activist[ 192] Clark Mercer, former chair of the Alexandria Democratic Committee[ 184] Alyssa Milano , actress and activist[ 193] Pat Mulloy,Democratic Party of Virginia Central Committee member[ 184] Bill Ney, chair of the Virginia 6th Congressional District Democratic Committee[ 183] Patton Oswalt , actor[ 194] Adam Parkhomenko , political strategist[ 195] Piper Perabo , actress[ 196] Charles Price, executive director of the Harrison Museum of African American History[ 183] Mark Ruffalo , actor[ 197] Isaac Sarver, chair of the Virginia 9th Congressional District Democratic Committee[ 183] Stephanie Schriock , president ofEMILY's List [ 198] Organizations
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Polls for the general election varied significantly, ranging from a 17-point lead for Ralph Northam on one end to an 8-point lead for Ed Gillespie on the other, with most polls showing the race within or close to themargin of error .Politico reported that the wide variation in polling numbers was likely due to differences in methodology among the polls.[ 217] Polls tightened significantly in the last two weeks of the campaign with several showing the race tied or within the margin of error.[ 218] [ 219] [ 220]
Aggregate polls
Source of poll aggregation Dates administered Dates updated Ralph Northam (D) Ed Gillespie (R) Other/Undecided[ a] Margin Real Clear Politics [ 221] October 29 – November 5, 2017 November 5, 2017 47.7% 44.4% 7.9% Northam +3.3%
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of errorRalph Northam (D) Ed Gillespie (R) Cliff Hyra (L) Other Undecided FOX News [ 222] November 2–5, 2017 1,239 LV ± 2.5% 48% 43% 3% 1% 7% 1,450 RV 45% 41% 3% 1% 9% The Polling Company (R)[ 223] November 2–5, 2017 800 ± 3.5% 45% 44% 3% – 4% 47% 46% – – 4% Monmouth University [ 224] November 2–5, 2017 713 ± 3.7% 47% 45% 3% 1% 5% IMGE Insights (R)[ 225] November 1–5, 2017 800 ± 3.5% 48% 47% — — — Change Research [ 226] November 1–5, 2017 3,648 ± 2.8% 52% 46% 2% – 0% Quinnipiac University [ 227] October 30 – November 5, 2017 1,056 ± 3.9% 51% 42% 3% – 4% Emerson College [ 228] November 2–4, 2017 810 ± 3.4% 49% 46% 1% – 4% Christopher Newport University [ 229] October 29 – November 4, 2017 839 ± 3.5% 51% 45% 2% – 2% Rasmussen Reports [ 230] October 31 – November 3, 2017 875 ± 3.5% 45% 45% 2% 2% 6% Gravis Marketing [ 231] October 30 – November 3, 2017 1,143 ± 2.9% 48% 43% 3% – 6% 0ptimus (R)[ 232] November 1–2, 2017 1,600 ± 2.4% 37% 40% – – 23% Trafalgar Group (R)[ 233] October 31 – November 2, 2017 1,200 ± 3.3% 49% 48% 1% – 2% The Polling Company (R)[ 234] October 30 – November 2, 2017 800 ± 3.5% 43% 45% 2% – 7% 43% 46% – – 7% Upshot /Siena College [ 235] October 29 – November 2, 2017 985 ± 3.0% 43% 40% 2% – 14% Roanoke College [ 236] October 29 – November 2, 2017 781 ± 3.5% 47% 47% 3% – 3% Suffolk University [ 237] October 30 – November 1, 2017 500 ± 4.4% 47% 43% 2% – 6% Washington Post /Schar School [ 238] October 26–29, 2017 921 LV ± 4.0% 49% 44% 4% – 3% 1,000 RV ± 3.5% 46% 39% 5% – 5% Quinnipiac University [ 239] October 25–29, 2017 916 ± 4.2% 53% 36% 3% – 7% The Polling Company (R)[ 240] October 24–26, 2017 600 LV ± 4.0% 44% 44% 3% – 7% October 23–26, 2017 800 LV ± 3.5% 43% 45% – – 9% Christopher Newport University [ 241] October 20–25, 2017 812 ± 3.8% 50% 43% 3% – 4% Plural Vote [ 242] October 15–25, 2017 397 ± 4.9% 49% 46% 5% – – Hampton University [ 243] October 18–22, 2017 750 ± 4.2% 33% 41% – – 27% FOX News [ 244] October 15–17, 2017 697 LV ± 3.5% 49% 42% 1% 2% 5% 815 RV ± 3.0% 45% 42% 2% 2% 6% Quinnipiac University [ 245] October 12–17, 2017 1,088 ± 3.7% 53% 39% 2% – 5% Monmouth University [ 246] October 12–16, 2017 408 ± 4.9% 47% 48% 3% – 3% Christopher Newport University [ 247] October 9–13, 2017 642 ± 4.2% 48% 44% 3% – 5% Roanoke College [ 248] October 8–13, 2017 607 ± 4.0% 50% 44% 2% – 4% Emerson College [ 249] October 5–7, 2017 318 ± 5.5% 49% 44% 2% – 5% Christopher Newport University [ 250] October 2–6, 2017 928 ± 4.3% 49% 42% 3% – 6% Washington Post /Schar School [ 251] September 28 – October 2, 2017 720 LV ± 4.5% 53% 40% 4% – 2% 1,000 RV ± 3.5% 48% 38% 5% – 5% Victoria Research (D)[ 252] September 24–28, 2017 631 ± 4.2% 46% 44% 3% – – Monmouth University [ 253] September 21–25, 2017 499 ± 4.4% 49% 44% 2% <1% 4% Public Policy Polling [ 254] September 21–23, 2017 849 ± 3.8% 43% 40% 4% – 13% Roanoke College [ 255] September 16–23, 2017 596 ± 4.0% 47% 43% 5% – 5% Christopher Newport University [ 256] September 12–22, 2017 776 ± 3.7% 47% 41% 4% – 8% FOX News [ 257] September 17–18, 2017 500 LV ± 4.5% 42% 41% 2% 2% 12% 507 RV ± 4.0% 42% 38% 2% 2% 13% Quinnipiac University [ 258] September 14–18, 2017 850 ± 4.2% 51% 41% 3% – 5% IMGE Insights (R)[ 259] September 12–18, 2017 1,000 ± 3.8% 45% 41% 4% – 10% Suffolk University [ 260] September 13–17, 2017 500 ± 4.4% 42% 42% 3% – 12% Mason-Dixon [ 261] September 10–15, 2017 625 ± 4% 44% 43% 2% – 11% University of Mary Washington [ 262] September 5–12, 2017 562 LV ± 5.2% 44% 39% 3% 1% 11% 867 RV ± 4.1% 40% 35% 5% – 16% Roanoke College [ 263] August 12–19, 2017 599 ± 4.0% 43% 36% 4% – 17% Quinnipiac University [ 264] August 3–8, 2017 1,082 ± 3.8% 44% 38% 4% 1% 11% Virginia Commonwealth University [ 265] July 17–25, 2017 538 LV ± 5.1% 42% 37% 6% – 13% 707 RV ± 4.5% 39% 33% 8% – 16% Monmouth University [ 266] July 20–23, 2017 502 ± 4.4% 44% 44% 3% <1% 9% Quinnipiac University [ 267] June 15–20, 2017 1,145 ± 3.8% 47% 39% – 2% 9% Harper Polling [ 268] June 14–16, 2017 500 ± 4.4% 46% 46% – – 8% Public Opinion Strategies (R)[ 269] June 6–8, 2017 600 ± 4.0% 45% 46% – – 9% Washington Post /Schar School [ 270] May 9–14, 2017 1,602 ± 3.0% 49% 38% – – 9% Quinnipiac University [ 42] April 6–10, 2017 1,115 ± 2.9% 44% 33% – 1% 19% Christopher Newport University [ 271] March 16–26, 2017 831 ± 3.7% 39% 40% – 2% 19% Gravis Marketing [ 272] March 14–19, 2017 3,097 ± 1.6% 40% 42% – – 18% Quinnipiac University [ 44] February 10–15, 2017 989 ± 3.1% 41% 35% – 3% 22% Mason-Dixon [ 273] January 5–10, 2017 625 ± 4.0% 41% 44% – – 15% Public Opinion Strategies (R)[ 274] December 11–13, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 43% 38% – – 17% Quinnipiac University [ 80] December 6–11, 2016 1,098 ± 3.0% 38% 34% – 1% 26% University of Mary Washington [ 275] September 6–12, 2016 685 LV ± 4.4% 36% 43% – 1% 16% 852 RV ± 3.9% 36% 41% – 1% 18% Public Policy Polling [ 276] September 9–11, 2016 878 ± 3.3% 37% 37% – – 26% Public Policy Polling [ 277] June 13–15, 2016 1,032 ± 3.1% 36% 37% – – 28% Gravis Marketing [ 278] May 24, 2016 1,728 ± 2.0% 38% 40% – – 22% University of Mary Washington [ 275] November 4–9, 2015 656 LV ± 4.3% 32% 44% – 1% 16% 814 RV ± 3.9% 33% 40% – 1% 18% Public Policy Polling [ 46] July 13–15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9% 30% 40% – – 32%
Hypothetical polling
with Corey Stewart
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of errorRalph Northam (D) Corey Stewart (R) Other Undecided Quinnipiac University [ 42] April 6–10, 2017 1,115 ± 2.9% 43% 30% 1% 23% Christopher Newport University [ 271] March 16–26, 2017 831 ± 3.7% 41% 33% 2% 24% Quinnipiac University [ 44] February 10–15, 2017 989 ± 3.1% 42% 31% 2% 24% Mason-Dixon [ 273] January 5–10, 2017 625 ± 4.0% 45% 37% – 18% Public Opinion Strategies (R)[ 274] December 11–13, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 42% 35% – 22% Quinnipiac University [ 80] December 6–11, 2016 1,098 ± 3.0% 38% 29% 1% 30% University of Mary Washington [ 275] September 6–12, 2016 685 LV ± 4.4% 39% 39% 1% 18% 852 RV ± 3.9% 39% 37% 1% 19% Public Policy Polling [ 276] September 9–11, 2016 878 ± 3.3% 39% 31% – 30% Public Policy Polling [ 277] June 13–15, 2016 1,032 ± 3.1% 34% 32% – 34%
with Frank Wagner
with Denver Riggleman
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of errorRalph Northam (D) Denver Riggleman (R) Other Undecided Quinnipiac University [ 44] February 10–15, 2017 989 ± 3.1% 42% 31% 2% 25%
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of errorTom Perriello (D) Denver Riggleman (R) Other Undecided Quinnipiac University [ 44] February 10–15, 2017 989 ± 3.1% 43% 30% 2% 24%
with Rob Wittman
with Ken Cuccinelli
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of errorRalph Northam (D) Ken Cuccinelli (R) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling [ 46] July 13–15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9% 35% 37% – 28%
with Eric Cantor
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of errorRalph Northam (D) Eric Cantor (R) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling [ 46] July 13–15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9% 33% 35% – 32%
with Mark Herring
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of errorMark Herring (D) Eric Cantor (R) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling [ 46] July 13–15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9% 36% 33% – 31%
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of errorMark Herring (D) Ken Cuccinelli (R) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling [ 46] July 13–15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9% 38% 38% – 24%
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of errorMark Herring (D) Ed Gillespie (R) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling [ 46] July 13–15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9% 34% 38% – 28%
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of errorMark Herring (D) Mark Obenshain (R) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling [ 46] July 13–15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9% 34% 34% – 31%
with Ralph Northam
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size Margin of errorRalph Northam (D) Mark Obenshain (R) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling [ 46] July 13–15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9% 32% 36% – 32%
Campaign finance reports as of November 30, 2017 Candidate Amount raised Ralph Northam $36,708,929 Ed Gillespie $29,344,226 Cliff Hyra $77,370 Source: Virginia Public Access Project[ 281]
Virginia election laws allow for unlimited campaign contributions in state and local elections.
According to the Virginia Public Access Project, Northam's top five donors were theDemocratic Governors Association 'ssuper PAC DGA Action;Michael Bloomberg 'sEverytown for Gun Safety group; the VirginiaLeague of Conservation Voters ; Michael D. Bills; and theLaborers' International Union of North America .[ 282]
Gillespie's top five donors were theRepublican Governors Association ; A Stronger Virginia; Let's Grow Virginia; Marlene Ricketts; andDwight Schar .[ 283]
Hyra's top five donors were Michael Chastain; Hyra himself; theLibertarian Party of Virginia ; Paradise Indian Restaurant; and nine donors who gave the same amount.[ 284]
Even though polls in the weeks before the election considered Northam to be the narrow favorite, Northam won by a larger margin than expected, about nine percent, and more than 200,000 votes. Gillespie was unable to come back from the large margins in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. and Virginia Beach, and he conceded to Northam at 8:56 pm EST.[ 285] Northam's wider than expected margin of victory has often been attributed to Trump's unpopularity in Virginia.
County[ 286] Northam Votes Gillespie Votes Hyra Votes Others Votes Accomack 45.7% 4,876 53.7% 5,736 0.5% 54 0.0% 0 Albemarle 63.8% 26,969 35.1% 14,857 1.1% 458 0.1% 24 Alexandria 78.4% 40,896 20.7% 10,822 0.8% 434 0.1% 37 Alleghany 33.6% 1,478 65.6% 2,888 0.8% 36 0.0% 1 Amelia 30.4% 1,403 68.7% 3,170 0.9% 40 0.0% 1 Amherst 35.7% 3,616 63.5% 6,431 0.8% 83 0.1% 14 Appomattox 23.7% 1,227 75.3% 3,894 1.0% 50 0.0% 1 Arlington 79.9% 68,093 19.1% 16,268 0.9% 801 0.1% 52 Augusta 25.6% 6,030 73.0% 17,217 1.3% 311 0.1% 16 Bath 30.4% 450 68.4% 1,013 1.1% 16 0.2% 3 Bedford 25.1% 6,985 74.0% 20,573 0.9% 243 0.0% 6 Bland 18.6% 388 80.4% 1,676 1.0% 20 0.0% 1 Botetourt 27.3% 3,409 71.7% 8,965 1.0% 122 0.0% 6 Bristol 28.9% 1,242 70.0% 3,006 1.0% 43 0.1% 3 Brunswick 57.3% 2,728 42.3% 2,010 0.4% 19 0.0% 0 Buchanan 23.4% 1,062 75.9% 3,449 0.6% 28 0.1% 3 Buckingham 41.8% 1,924 57.3% 2,638 0.8% 36 0.1% 4 Buena Vista 32.0% 529 65.9% 1,090 2.0% 33 0.2% 3 Campbell 25.4% 4,415 73.6% 12,791 0.9% 156 0.1% 11 Caroline 49.4% 4,126 49.5% 4,135 1.1% 96 0.0% 3 Carroll 22.2% 1,838 76.9% 6,363 0.9% 74 0.0% 2 Charles City 62.6% 1,699 36.8% 1,000 0.6% 17 0.0% 0 Charlotte 35.4% 1,419 63.8% 2,559 0.8% 31 0.1% 5 Charlottesville 84.8% 13,943 14.1% 2,315 1.0% 172 0.1% 18 Chesapeake 53.1% 38,459 45.7% 33,108 1.2% 849 0.0% 31 Chesterfield 49.7% 58,991 49.1% 58,297 1.1% 1,323 0.0% 58 Clarke 43.1% 2,400 55.7% 3,102 1.2% 65 0.1% 5 Colonial Heights 26.9% 1,389 71.8% 3,710 1.2% 63 0.0% 2 Covington 40.6% 545 58.4% 784 0.9% 12 0.1% 1 Craig 22.4% 413 75.9% 1,398 1.5% 28 0.1% 2 Culpeper 36.7% 4,990 62.0% 8,423 1.2% 162 0.1% 12 Cumberland 41.2% 1,292 57.7% 1,810 1.1% 33 0.0% 0 Danville 57.2% 6,304 42.3% 4,664 0.5% 53 0.1% 7 Dickenson 27.8% 959 71.3% 2,458 0.7% 25 0.1% 3 Dinwiddie 44.5% 3,712 54.8% 4,565 0.7% 56 0.0% 2 Emporia 55.7% 909 43.0% 702 1.3% 22 0.0% 0 Essex 46.5% 1,730 52.7% 1,963 0.7% 26 0.1% 4 Fairfax County 67.9% 255,200 31.2% 117,141 0.9% 3,423 0.1% 240 Fairfax 64.8% 5,380 34.0% 2,822 1.1% 92 0.1% 6 Falls Church 79.0% 4,781 19.7% 1,195 1.3% 76 0.0% 2 Fauquier 39.2% 9,430 59.6% 14,332 1.1% 270 0.0% 7 Floyd 35.4% 1,946 63.2% 3,468 1.3% 72 0.1% 5 Fluvanna 46.3% 4,267 52.7% 4,864 1.0% 89 0.1% 5 Franklin County 30.2% 5,315 68.6% 12,062 1.1% 201 0.1% 10 Franklin 60.2% 1,539 39.2% 1,002 0.6% 15 0.0% 0 Frederick 34.4% 8,363 64.4% 15,656 1.1% 278 0.1% 18 Fredericksburg 64.4% 4,649 34.1% 2,463 1.5% 107 0.0% 2 Galax 30.2% 409 68.6% 930 1.0% 13 0.2% 3 Giles 27.5% 1,604 71.3% 4,161 1.1% 66 0.1% 3 Gloucester 34.4% 4,356 64.5% 8,159 1.1% 140 0.0% 4 Goochland 37.1% 3,911 61.9% 6,520 1.0% 104 0.1% 6 Grayson 22.7% 1,029 76.7% 3,478 0.6% 28 0.0% 2 Greene 35.2% 2,219 63.4% 4,000 1.4% 86 0.1% 4 Greensville 56.8% 1,643 42.6% 1,232 0.6% 18 0.0% 0 Halifax 38.8% 4,037 60.4% 6,291 0.8% 79 0.1% 7 Hampton 71.6% 28,906 27.4% 11,050 1.0% 399 0.1% 29 Hanover 34.2% 14,755 64.4% 27,779 1.4% 599 0.1% 24 Harrisonburg 63.6% 6,555 34.9% 3,596 1.5% 154 0.1% 7 Henrico 60.8% 69,969 38.0% 43,747 1.1% 1,268 0.0% 53 Henry 34.8% 4,895 64.4% 9,046 0.8% 113 0.0% 3 Highland 30.7% 317 67.6% 699 1.7% 18 0.0% 0 Hopewell 50.0% 2,728 48.4% 2,641 1.5% 81 0.2% 9 Isle of Wight 42.2% 5,957 56.9% 8,039 0.9% 124 0.0% 3 James City 48.9% 15,561 50.1% 15,937 0.9% 290 0.0% 13 King and Queen 42.0% 1,039 56.8% 1,404 1.1% 28 0.0% 1 King George 37.2% 2,658 61.5% 4,396 1.3% 90 0.1% 5 King William 33.7% 2,017 65.1% 3,889 1.1% 65 0.1% 6 Lancaster 43.6% 2,098 55.7% 2,680 0.6% 27 0.1% 3 Lee 19.5% 1,304 79.2% 5,289 1.2% 82 0.0% 3 Lexington 66.5% 1,161 32.7% 572 0.7% 13 0.1% 1 Loudoun 59.4% 69,778 39.5% 46,396 1.1% 1,258 0.0% 54 Louisa 38.0% 4,481 60.6% 7,153 1.4% 163 0.1% 6 Lunenburg 40.2% 1,468 59.1% 2,158 0.6% 23 0.0% 1 Lynchburg 47.2% 10,047 51.4% 10,959 1.3% 284 0.1% 17 Madison 36.3% 1,789 62.5% 3,082 1.2% 59 0.0% 1 Manassas 56.9% 5,295 41.9% 3,899 1.2% 112 0.1% 6 Manassas Park 63.7% 1,958 34.6% 1,064 1.7% 53 0.0% 1 Martinsville 58.6% 2,187 39.9% 1,489 1.5% 57 0.1% 2 Mathews 35.1% 1,386 64.1% 2,531 0.8% 31 0.1% 2 Mecklenburg 39.7% 3,399 59.9% 5,125 0.4% 37 0.0% 0 Middlesex 37.2% 1,606 61.9% 2,673 0.9% 41 0.0% 0 Montgomery 53.7% 15,115 44.4% 12,500 1.8% 499 0.1% 19 Nelson 48.8% 3,015 48.9% 3,020 2.1% 130 0.1% 9 New Kent 31.9% 2,729 66.8% 5,711 1.3% 108 0.0% 4 Newport News 64.7% 30,367 34.0% 15,986 1.2% 576 0.1% 35 Norfolk 73.5% 39,453 25.1% 13,490 1.3% 676 0.1% 51 Northampton 56.9% 2,492 42.4% 1,855 0.6% 28 0.1% 3 Northumberland 37.8% 2,022 61.5% 3,285 0.7% 35 0.1% 3 Norton 33.4% 287 65.2% 561 1.3% 11 0.1% 1 Nottoway 42.6% 1,812 56.7% 2,408 0.7% 30 0.0% 0 Orange 38.1% 4,160 61.0% 6,653 0.9% 97 0.0% 5 Page 26.9% 1,809 72.1% 4,850 0.9% 62 0.1% 5 Patrick 22.4% 1,259 76.7% 4,320 1.0% 54 0.0% 0 Petersburg 87.7% 7,164 11.5% 938 0.7% 56 0.1% 9 Pittsylvania 29.4% 5,759 70.0% 13,701 0.6% 109 0.0% 4 Poquoson 26.9% 1,298 71.9% 3,473 1.2% 56 0.1% 3 Portsmouth 70.2% 20,156 28.4% 8,167 1.3% 369 0.1% 18 Powhatan 27.0% 3,109 71.8% 8,256 1.2% 137 0.0% 4 Prince Edward 51.0% 2,881 47.9% 2,708 1.1% 63 0.0% 2 Prince George 40.3% 4,150 58.6% 6,044 1.0% 108 0.0% 4 Prince William 61.1% 74,932 37.8% 46,454 1.0% 1,247 0.1% 99 Pulaski 30.0% 3,533 68.6% 8,081 1.4% 160 0.0% 5 Radford 54.9% 2,163 43.3% 1,707 1.6% 65 0.1% 5 Rappahannock 45.3% 1,488 53.9% 1,772 0.8% 25 0.1% 2 Richmond County 36.9% 876 62.4% 1,479 0.6% 14 0.1% 2 Richmond 81.5% 58,047 17.2% 12,262 1.3% 905 0.1% 47 Roanoke County 37.5% 12,650 61.2% 20,648 1.2% 408 0.1% 24 Roanoke 62.0% 15,099 36.5% 8,890 1.4% 337 0.1% 18 Rockbridge 37.5% 2,974 61.4% 4,873 1.0% 77 0.1% 9 Rockingham 27.9% 7,061 70.8% 17,880 1.3% 322 0.0% 7 Russell 22.4% 1,506 76.7% 5,144 0.9% 60 0.0% 1 Salem 38.2% 3,134 60.3% 4,946 1.4% 113 0.0% 3 Scott 17.7% 1,089 81.4% 4,997 0.8% 51 0.0% 2 Shenandoah 29.5% 3,932 69.2% 9,220 1.2% 157 0.0% 6 Smyth 22.0% 1,747 76.9% 6,107 1.0% 78 0.1% 7 Southampton 41.1% 2,529 57.9% 3,564 1.0% 60 0.0% 2 Spotsylvania 43.1% 15,869 55.7% 20,481 1.2% 426 0.1% 22 Stafford 46.8% 19,011 52.0% 21,123 1.2% 489 0.1% 21 Staunton 53.3% 4,047 44.9% 3,406 1.7% 132 0.1% 4 Suffolk 58.3% 16,621 40.7% 11,623 1.0% 278 0.0% 10 Surry 56.0% 1,658 42.9% 1,268 1.1% 32 0.0% 1 Sussex 55.7% 1,829 43.5% 1,429 0.8% 25 0.0% 1 Tazewell 16.4% 1,657 82.9% 8,373 0.6% 57 0.1% 9 Virginia Beach 51.9% 66,442 46.9% 60,073 1.2% 1,541 0.1% 82 Warren 34.0% 3,531 64.7% 6,711 1.2% 127 0.0% 4 Washington 24.4% 4,003 74.7% 12,247 0.9% 148 0.0% 6 Waynesboro 45.0% 2,653 53.3% 3,144 1.6% 97 0.0% 1 Westmoreland 45.6% 2,442 53.5% 2,865 1.0% 51 0.0% 2 Williamsburg 70.6% 3,725 28.3% 1,492 1.0% 54 0.0% 2 Winchester 53.7% 3,569 44.7% 2,969 1.6% 107 0.0% 3 Wise 22.1% 1,910 76.8% 6,630 1.0% 84 0.0% 4 Wythe 24.8% 2,114 74.2% 6,321 0.8% 71 0.1% 8 York 43.7% 10,068 55.1% 12,708 1.2% 269 0.1% 15
Counties and independent cities that flipped from Democratic to Republican
Counties and independent cities that flipped from Republican to Democratic
By congressional district [ edit ] Northam won six of 11 congressional districts, including two that were held by Republicans.[ 287]
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RetrievedOctober 7, 2017 . ^ Trump, Donald J."The Democrats in the Southwest part of Virginia have been abandoned by their Party. Republican Ed Gillespie will never let you down!" . Twitter. RetrievedOctober 15, 2017 . ^ "Trump says Virginia Democrat is 'fighting for' violent gangs" .Politico . RetrievedOctober 7, 2017 .^ Nirappil, Fenit (October 6, 2017)."Trump backs Republican for Va. governor, accuses the Democrat of enabling 'violent MS-13 killer gangs' " .The Washington Post . RetrievedOctober 7, 2017 . ^ Trump, Donald J. (October 26, 2017)."Ed Gillespie will turn the really bad Virginia economy #'s around, and fast. Strong on crime, he might even save our great statues/heritage!" . Twitter. RetrievedNovember 8, 2017 . ^ Trump, Donald J. (October 26, 2017)."Ed Gillespie will be a great Governor of Virginia. His opponent doesn't even show up to meetings/work, and will be VERY weak on crime!" .Twitter . RetrievedNovember 8, 2017 . ^a b c "Endorsements – Ed Gillespie" . Edforvirginia.com. RetrievedNovember 8, 2017 .^ Savransky, Rebecca (September 2, 2017)."Condoleezza Rice headlines fundraiser for Va. gov candidate Gillespie" .The Hill . RetrievedOctober 7, 2017 . ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah "Endorsements" . Ed Gillespie for Governor. RetrievedFebruary 10, 2017 .^ Portman, Rob [@robportman] (October 20, 2017)."Great piece. Proud to support my friend @EdWGillespie for VA Governor https://t.co/zftZmPDI6J" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Gillespie, Ed [@EdWGillespie] (November 4, 2017)."Thank you to our special guest South Carolina Senator @votetimscott for joining me on the campaign trail this afternoon in Richmond! https://t.co/JbwqRJxBsS" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on May 31, 2020. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Moomaw, Graham (September 19, 2017)."Former U.S. Sen. John Warner endorses Gillespie after backing Democrats in recent contests" .Richmond Times-Dispatch . ^ Vozzella, Laura (February 28, 2017)."Gingrich urges GOP to thwart newly engaged Democrats by backing Gillespie in Va" .The Washington Post . RetrievedJune 2, 2017 . ^ Forman, Carmen (December 13, 2016)."Blue Ridge Caucus: Morgan Griffith endorses Gillespie for governor" .Martinsville Bulletin . RetrievedJanuary 8, 2017 . ^a b c Baratko, Trevor (December 8, 2016)."Sen. Black, Frank Wolf endorse Gillespie's gubernatorial bid" .Loudoun Times-Mirror . RetrievedJanuary 8, 2017 . ^ "Bevin to Campaign With Gillespie" .Fairfax Free Citizen . February 1, 2017. Archived fromthe original on October 8, 2017. RetrievedOctober 7, 2017 .^ "Endorsements – Ed Gillespie" . EdForVirginia.com. RetrievedOctober 15, 2017 .^ "Missouri's Greitens campaigns for fellow Republicans" .The Seattle Times . October 4, 2017.^ "Hogan, calling Gillespie a 'great leader' will headline a rally in Va. on Saturday" .The Washington Post . November 2, 2017.^ Nirappil, Fenit (October 24, 2017)."Marco Rubio, Susana Martinez to rally for Ed Gillespie in northern Virginia" .The Washington Post . RetrievedNovember 8, 2017 . ^ Romney, Mitt [@MittRomney] (June 14, 2017)."Congratulations to my friend @EdWGillespie on his #VAgov primary win. Here's to electing strong, conservative leaders in November" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on August 21, 2017. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Sununu, Chris [@ChrisSununu] (November 1, 2017)."Having lived in the Commonwealth for 4 years, I know Virginia will be well served with @EdWGillespie as their Governor! #VAGov" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on May 28, 2020. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay Kenney, Shaun (January 15, 2016)."Gillespie Rolls Out Massive Endorsement List" . Bearing Drift. RetrievedJune 10, 2016 . ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Governor Bob McDonnell and 35 Hampton Roads Leaders Endorse Ed Gillespie for Governor" . Ed Gillespie for Governor. March 20, 2017.^ "DELEGATE BEN CLINE ENDORSES ED GILLESPIE" . Ed Gillespie for Governor. April 1, 2017.^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am "Majority of Virginia Sheriffs Endorse Ed Gillespie" . Ed Gillespie for Virginia Governor 2017. September 15, 2017.^ "Middlesex County Sheriff Bushey Pulls Support From Northam, Endorses Gillespie for Governor – Ed Gillespie" . EdForVirginia.com. September 28, 2017. RetrievedOctober 7, 2017 .^a b c "Gillespie Endorsed by over 60 Northern Virginia Republican Leaders" . Ed Gillespie for Virginia Governor 2017. April 5, 2017.^ "IN THE NEWS: Sheriff Craddock endorses Gillespie – Ed Gillespie" . EdForVirginia.com. October 4, 2017. RetrievedOctober 7, 2017 .^a b "Endorsements – Ed Gillespie" . Edforvirginia.com. RetrievedSeptember 23, 2017 .^ "Virginia Beach Mayor Sessoms endorses gubernatorial hopeful Ed Gillespie" .Southside Daily . October 12, 2017.^ "Conservation Activist, Daytona 500 Winner Ward Burton Endorses Ed Gillespie for Governor" . Edforvirginia.com. October 18, 2017.^ PARIS [@PARISDENNARD] (November 6, 2017)."I voted early and proudly voted for @EdWGillespie for Governor of Va! He is the best candidate for the job! @EdForVirginia 100% #GOP" (Tweet ). RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter . ^ "GOP buzzing about Fiorina as RNC head" .Politico . August 9, 2016.^ Hewitt, Hugh [@hughhewitt] (November 4, 2017)."Just cast first vote as a Virginian since 1988: for @EdForVirginia Ed Gillespie will be a great, common sense governor for the Commonwealth" (Tweet ). RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ McDaniel, Ronna [@GOPChairwoman] (November 1, 2017).".@GOP is all in for @EdWGillespie. #VAGov https://t.co/OXNCW74pFo" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ "Avery Pereira" . Averypereira.com. Archived fromthe original on August 8, 2017. RetrievedNovember 8, 2017 .^ " "A GOP victory in the Virginia governor's race would inspire conservatives nationwide" " .Fox News . November 5, 2017.^ Spicer, Sean [@seanspicer] (October 4, 2017)."Just voted early for @EdWGillespie for Virginia Governor @JillHVogel for LG and @JohnAdamsforVA https://t.co/auMnNVGQfa" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on October 21, 2017. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^a b "Bikers for Trump and Corey Stewart Rally for Republicans on Sunday" . Thebullelephant.com. October 28, 2017. RetrievedOctober 28, 2017 .^ Donald Trump Jr. [@DonaldJTrumpJr] (November 7, 2017)."Let's take @EdWGillespie across the finish line tomorrow! Virginia: get out and vote for Ed & entire @GOP ticket #VAGov #VA" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on March 17, 2021. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Trump, Eric [@EricTrump] (November 7, 2017)."It's #ElectionDay! Virginia make sure you get out and vote for @EdWGillespie! #Election2017 #MAGA 🚂💭🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://t.co/dXfUBMz3TP" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on February 6, 2021. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ "Gillespie picks up new endorsement during Chesapeake visit" . 13newsnow.com. August 9, 2017. Archived fromthe original on August 10, 2017. RetrievedSeptember 18, 2017 .^ "CRES Endorses Gillespie, Vogel in Virginia" . CRES. October 18, 2017. Archived fromthe original on December 15, 2018. RetrievedOctober 18, 2017 .^ Michigan GOP [@MIGOP] (November 6, 2017)."We are cheering for you @EdWGillespie! Good luck tomorrow! https://t.co/hmBeLNjePA" (Tweet ). RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ "NFIB Endorses Ed Gillespie for Governor – Ed Gillespie" . Edforvirginia.com. August 18, 2017. RetrievedNovember 8, 2017 .^ "National Right to Life Endorses Ed Gillespie for Governor – Ed Gillespie" . Edforvirginia.com. June 7, 2017. RetrievedNovember 8, 2017 .^ "BREAKING: Gillespie Wins Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Endorsement" .The Republican Standard . September 28, 2017. Archived fromthe original on September 29, 2017. RetrievedSeptember 29, 2017 .^ "Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC Endorses Ed Gillespie For Governor – Ed Gillespie" . Edforvirginia.com. August 17, 2017. RetrievedSeptember 23, 2017 .^ "VIRGINIA FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE ENDORSES GILLESPIE FOR GOVERNOR" . edforvirginia.com. 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Archived from the original on August 13, 2017. RetrievedSeptember 23, 2017 .^ "Say thanks to Cliff Hyra for governor! - Libertarian Party" . LP.org. September 27, 2017.^ Pope, Michael."Meet Your Libertarian Candidate for Governor, Cliff Hyra" . WVTF.org. RetrievedOctober 7, 2017 . ^ "Letters" . KWTeaParty.com. RetrievedOctober 7, 2017 .^ "Joe Biden to campaign for Northam in northern Virginia" .The Washington Post . Associated Press. October 10, 2017. Archived fromthe original on October 10, 2017. RetrievedOctober 15, 2017 .^ Moomaw, Graham."Former VP Joe Biden to campaign with Ralph Northam in Northern Virginia" .Richmond Times-Dispatch . RetrievedOctober 15, 2017 . ^ "Joe Biden to Campaign for Ralph Northam in Virginia" . NBCWashington.com. RetrievedOctober 15, 2017 .^ Nirappil, Fenit (June 24, 2017)."Obama returning to campaign trail to stump for Northam in Virginia governor's race" .The Washington Post . RetrievedOctober 7, 2017 . ^ Hagen, Lisa (June 22, 2017)."Obama plans to campaign for Va. Dem gov nominee" .The Hill . RetrievedOctober 7, 2017 . ^ "Obama to campaign for Northam" .Politico . RetrievedOctober 15, 2017 .^ "Clinton returns to campaign trail, for Virginia gov candidate" . Fox News. October 4, 2017. RetrievedOctober 7, 2017 .^ Schneider, Gregory S. (September 27, 2017)."Hillary Clinton to raise money for Northam in Va. governor's race" .The Washington Post . RetrievedOctober 7, 2017 . ^ "Clinton to raise money for Northam in Va. governor race" .Politico . RetrievedOctober 7, 2017 .^ Lu, Chris [@ChrisLu44] (November 3, 2017)."Asian Americans will play key role in choosing Virginia's governor. There's only one choice: @RalphNortham #GameOnVA https://t.co/59E0hJq1Nf" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on April 13, 2019. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^a b Nirappil, Fenit (November 1, 2017)."Cory Booker, Keith Ellison come to northern Virginia to campaign for Democratic ticket" .The Washington Post . ^ Franken, Al [@alfranken] (November 7, 2017).".@RalphNortham is dedicated to making people's lives better in Virginia and will help guide our country in the right direction. https://t.co/18YD7nvDL5" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on May 26, 2020. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Schneider, Gregory (October 27, 2017)."Northam widens lead over Gillespie in new CNU tracking poll" .The Washington Post . ^a b c d "McAuliffe and statewide Democrats endorse Northam for governor" .The Washington Post . June 18, 2016.^ "VA-Gov: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D. NV) Goes All In To Defeat The Trump-Gillespie (R) Agenda" . Dailykos. RetrievedNovember 8, 2017 .^a b c Portnoy, Jenna (January 7, 2017)."Northern Virginia Rep. Gerald E. Connolly withholds endorsement for governor" .The Washington Post . RetrievedJanuary 8, 2017 . ^ Nirappil, Fenit (September 28, 2017)."Gabrielle Giffords to campaign for Ralph Northam in Virginia governor's race" .The Washington Post . ^ Dean, Howard [@GovHowardDean] (November 6, 2017)."The big Lie strikes again. Unemployment is 3.7 % in Virginia. Don't hire the liar. Vote Northam/Fairfax/Herring https://t.co/0UHHHSlPK8" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on January 8, 2021. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Alison Lundergan Grimes [@AlisonForKY] (November 6, 2017)."Tomorrow, Virginia! Are you ready to vote @RalphNortham @FairfaxJustin @MarkHerringVA? Be prepared: Go to https://t.co/6M0F9uEFjm! #GameOnVA https://t.co/NjAuOys4Mr" (Tweet ). RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am Feld, Lowell (January 5, 2017)."Video: Tom Perriello Releases Kickoff Video, Goes Up with 2017 Website for Gov. of Virginia" . Blue Virginia. RetrievedJanuary 14, 2017 . ^a b c d e f g h i j "Northam rolls out endorsements from Charlottesville-area figures" .The Daily Progress . January 10, 2017. RetrievedJanuary 13, 2017 .^a b c d e f McAffrey, Scott; Trompeter, Brian (January 10, 2017)."Updated: Arlington legislative delegation likely to stick with Northam" .Inside NoVA . RetrievedJanuary 14, 2017 . ^a b c d e Trompeter, Brian (January 10, 2017)."Local legislators remain lined up in Northam camp" .Inside NoVA . RetrievedJanuary 14, 2017 . ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Roanoke Leaders Endorse Ralph Northam for Governor" . Ralph Northam for Governor. January 27, 2017. Archived fromthe original on February 22, 2017. RetrievedFebruary 20, 2017 .^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t "Alexandria Leaders Endorse Ralph Northam for Governor" . Ralph Northam for Governor. January 24, 2017. Archived fromthe original on February 22, 2017. RetrievedFebruary 20, 2017 .^ Bowser, Muriel [@MurielBowser] (November 5, 2017)."VA - it is time to #GetOutTheVote: ✅ @RalphNortham ✅ @FairfaxJustin ✅ @MarkHerringVA ✅ @vademocrats https://t.co/EzbYdMXfQK #GameOnVA https://t.co/WQGboZE91J" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on June 2, 2020. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Northam, Pam [@PamNorthamVA] (October 10, 2017).".@wendydavis reminds us @RalphNortham will be a brick wall against attacks on women's health, but he needs strong Delegates backing him up! https://t.co/cCuVX5BB6h" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on March 14, 2019. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter . ^ Gillum, Andrew [@AndrewGillum] (November 7, 2017)."Bring it home @RalphNortham & @FairfaxJustin! Be an inspiration & example for the country today. #VAGov https://t.co/iDvybkYLeO" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ McClellan, Andria (February 22, 2017)."One of the good guys" .Medium . RetrievedMarch 13, 2017 . ^ Northam, Ralph [@RalphNortham] (June 13, 2017)."Thanks, @LevarStoney, for joining us on the trail in #RVA! Polls are open for 5 more hours—go vote! https://t.co/p9hvptu4kF #VAPrimary https://t.co/6WRBDu24Es" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on June 4, 2020. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Haas, Lori (January 13, 2017)."Northam stands for safety" .The Roanoke Times . RetrievedJanuary 14, 2017 . ^ Harrison, Jaime [@harrisonjaime] (November 5, 2017)."I'm proud to support a great group of leaders @RalphNortham @FairfaxJustin @MarkHerringVA @TerryMcAuliffe @vademocrats are leading the way https://t.co/XB4H6hZo98" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Louganis, Gregory [@greglouganis] (October 22, 2017)."As an Olympian, I support the authentic values of @RalphNortham let's leave anti equality dinosaurs like @EdForVirginia to roam in the past" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on March 13, 2019. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Milano, Alyssa [@Alyssa_Milano] (November 6, 2017)."VIRGINIA: What's your plan to vote? Go to https://t.co/pz8qPcAfoh to find where you can cast your ballot for @RalphNortham for governor!" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on May 23, 2020. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Oswalt, Patton [@pattonoswalt] (November 6, 2017)."Come on, Virginia! Get out and DO THIS tomorrow! I know you can! https://t.co/sPhWdqweSP" (Tweet ). RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Parkhomenko, Adam [@AdamParkhomenko] (November 6, 2017)."22/ We need a new path and vision for all our state can be and a governor who can make it happen. Phil Murphy will have New Jersey's back" (Tweet ). RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Perabo, Piper [@PiperPerabo] (November 3, 2017)."Wow! #Virginia I'm feeling inspired! Let's get it done! @RalphNortham The #Vote is Tuesday. https://t.co/3MkGh2uL5i" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on April 13, 2019. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Ruffalo, Mark [@MarkRuffalo] (November 4, 2017)."Hey Virginians! Election Day is TUESDAY! If you care about VA's future, make a plan to vote for @RalphNortham! https://t.co/jO2azS5rik" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. RetrievedJune 14, 2021 – viaTwitter .^ Schriock, Stephanie [@Schriock1] (November 7, 2017)."Ok Virginians! It's game day. Vote for @RalphNortham and the Democratic ticket. Today we stand together as one commonwealth and one nation" (Tweet ).Archived from the original on April 13, 2019. 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