The race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears will, regardless of the result, install the commonwealth’s first female governor.

November's winner will make history as the first female governor of Virginia: Abigail Spanberger for the Democrats or Winsome Earle-Sears for the GOP

Virginia prepares for a historic race as Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger compete to become the state's first female governor, with President Donald Trump's policies impacting the election.

Judge Raymond Jackson rescinded his previous dismissal of the Holloway v. City of Virginia Beach case and plans to issue an opinion later this week.

Democrats are touting former Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who they hope will be a bright spot for the party in the state’s gubernatorial election later this year, after months of internal drama and political bruisings from the GOP.

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears highlighted her policies over the historic possibility of becoming Virginia's first female governor in her campaign against Democrat Abigail Spanberger.

Election Day for Virginia’s primary races is here. The polls are open through 7 p.m. Tuesday. Anyone in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Candidates for lieutenant governor, attorney general, several House of Delegates seats, and local races are on the ballot in Hampton Roads.

The Democratic candidate for governor, Abigail Spanberger, is raising far more cash than her Republican rival, Winsome Earle-Sears, in a state where federal work force cuts are being acutely felt.