Our Candidates
As Democrats, we're committed to running candidates who care deeply about their communities, and helping those candidates win up and down the ballot. Since Virginia has off-year elections, seats from the House of Delegates to the Governor will be up for election this November, giving Americans dismayed with the Trump administration's attacks on our country their first opportunity to register their disgust at the ballot box.
Abigail Spanberger
Governor
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running for governor of Virginia. A passionate pragmatist, Spanberger worked across the aisle to protect teachers' social security benefits and fight the opioid crisis -- while also battling against Republican efforts to restrict reproductive rights and hurt working people.
Before she entered politics, Spanberger was a CIA case officer working to fight terrorism.
Ghazala Hashmi
Lt. Governor
State Senator Ghazala Hashmi is running for Lieutenant Governor. If elected, she would preside over the State Senate and consequently play a major role in shaping legislation. Her priorities include enacting policy to help the Commonwealth build more homes; safeguarding reproductive rights; protecting unions; and fully funding public education.
Jay Jones
Attorney General
Jay Jones is a former Delegate for the 89th district who fought in the General Assembly to raise the minimum wage, expand Medicaid, and pay teachers more. He has also worked as an assistant attorney general of DC, where he worked to protect people from gun manufacturers, giant housing conglomerates, and big banks. Now, he's running for Attorney General to replace MAGA Republican Jason Miyares and protect Virginians -- from giant corporations, violent criminals, and the lawlessness of the Trump administration.
Makayla Venable
VA House of Delegates
Makayla Venable is running to replace Delegate Ellen Campbell because she believes we need representation in Richmond that is more connected to our local communities. She will stand up for working people in Richmond, fighting for commonsense economic policies like an increased minimum wage.
