Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Tuesday is Election Day. What to Know as You Head to the Polls.

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HISTORIC TRIANGLE — Tuesday, Nov. 4 is Election Day. Voters will elect a new governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.

All 100 House of Delegates seats are also on the ballot, as well as some local offices.

Polling hours are from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. As long as you are in line by 7 p.m., you will be able to vote.

The Williamsburg Area Transit Authority will offer fare-free service all day Tuesday for the general election. 

Sample ballots and municipality-specific information can be found on individual city and county websites:

CANDIDATES (Based on Virginia Department of Elections as of Sept. 18)

Governor

Democrat: Abigail D. Spanberger

Republican: Winsome Earle-Sears

Lieutenant Governor

Democrat: Ghazala F. Hashmi

Republican: John J. Reid, II

Attorney General

Democrat: Jay C. Jones

Republican: Jason S. Miyares

Member, House of Delegates, 68th District

Democrat: Elaine G. Walters

Republican: M. Keith Hodges

Member, House of Delegates, 69th District

Democrat: Mark C. Downey

Republican: W. Chad Green

Independent: Valerie D. Beverley

Member, House of Delegates, 71st District

Democrat: Jessica L. Anderson

Republican: Amanda E. Batten

Member, House of Delegates, 86th District

Democrat: Virgil G. Thornton Sr.

Republican: A. C. Cordoza

GLOUCESTER COUNTY

Member Board of Supervisors — At Large

Republican: Nicholas A. “Nick” Bonniville

Independent: Kevin M. Smith

Member School Board — At Large

Independent: Fred A. Brewer Jr.

Independent: S. Nicole McPherson

Member Board of Supervisors — Petsworth District

Republican: Joseph Atkins “Joe” Leming

Independent: Angelo Andriulli

Member Board of Supervisors — York District

Independent: Shannon Lee Hanson

Member School Board — Petsworth District

Independent: Anita F. Parker

Member School Board — York District

Independent: Carlton L. Drew

JAMES CITY COUNTY

Member Board of Supervisors, Jamestown District

Democrat: James O. Icenhour Jr.

Republican: John C. Slokovitz

Member Board of Supervisors, Powhatan District

Democrat: Ti’Juana A. Gholson

Republican: Tracy L. Wainwright

Member School Board, Jamestown District

S. T. “Ty” Hodges

Sarah G. Ortego

Member School Board, Powhatan District

Kimberley M. Hundley

CITY OF POQUOSON

Commissioner of Revenue

Thomas J. Cannella II

Treasurer

Steven D. Clarke

CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG

Commissioner of Revenue

Democratic: D. P. “Cash” Arehart

Independent: Debi J. Burcham

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