{"id":2420354,"date":"2025-04-05T17:51:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T21:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/va-governor-race-set-between-winsome-earle-sears-abigail-spanberger-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-04-05T17:52:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T21:52:19","slug":"va-governor-race-set-between-winsome-earle-sears-abigail-spanberger-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/va-governor-race-set-between-winsome-earle-sears-abigail-spanberger-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"VA governor race set between Winsome Earle-Sears, Abigail Spanberger &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fva-governor-race-set-between-winsome-earle-sears-abigail-spanberger-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2420354&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Virginia gubernatorial race is officially set between Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, the current Lieutenant Governor, and Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former U.S. representative. Earle-Sears has been declared the Republican nominee after her primary opponent, Amanda Chase, failed to qualify for the ballot. In her statement, Earle-Sears expressed gratitude for the support she received and emphasized the importance of continuing to protect Virginia from radical changes. Spanberger secured her nomination as the deadline passed, promising to engage in meaningful conversations with Virginians during the campaign. The upcoming election on November 4, 2025, is particularly critically important, as the victor will become the first female governor in Virginia&#8217;s history, and if Earle-Sears wins, she would make history as the first Black woman governor in the U.S. The race is anticipated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-cnn-analyst-drops-hammer-on-kamala-shows-tim-walz-is-useless-while-calling-out-mistake-that-may-cost-her\/\" title=\"Watch: CNN Analyst Drops Hammer on Kamala, Shows Tim Walz Is Useless While Calling Out Mistake That May Cost Her\">reflect public sentiment<\/a> regarding Trump\u2019s presidency, thereby serving as a bellwether for future elections.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Virginia governor&rsquo;s race is set between Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2076316\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The battle to succeed outgoing Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/glenn-youngkin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Glenn Youngkin<\/a> (R-VA) is set.<\/p>\n<p>Lt. Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/winsome-earle-sears\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winsome Earle-Sears<\/a> will compete against former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger to become the next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virginia<\/a> governor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3371436\/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-wrongfully-fired-whistleblowers\/\">Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wrongfully <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wait-until-you-see-whats-coming-president-trump-fires-warning-shot-on-fraudulent-computer-voting-systems\/\" title=\"&quot;Wait Until You See What&#039;s Coming!&quot; - President Trump Fires Warning Shot on Fraudulent Computer Voting Systems\">fired<\/a> whistleblowers, judge rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3370284\/virginia-governor-race-winsome-earle-sears-primary-challenger\/\">Why a GOP primary challenge is upending Virginia&rsquo;s governor race<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3371265\/abbott-delays-blue-district-special-election\/\">Abbott delays blue district&#8217;s special election, citing logistical challenges<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The Republican Party of Virginia declared Earle-Sears the nominee Saturday afternoon after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3370284\/virginia-governor-race-winsome-earle-sears-primary-challenger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">former state Sen. Amanda Chase<\/a> failed to qualify for the June primary ballot by submitting 10,000 valid signatures.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am deeply grateful for the support of the tens of thousands of Virginians who worked to earn our campaign&rsquo;s place on the ballot this fall,&rdquo; Earle-Sears said in a statement. &ldquo;The stakes in this race couldn&rsquo;t be higher &ndash; we must continue our work to protect the Commonwealth from radical changes that would undo the progress we&rsquo;ve made in restoring prosperity to Virginia.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680;Winsome Earle-Sears Becomes Republican Nominee for Governor of Virginia&#128680;<\/p>\n<p>The Republican Party of Virginia congratulates Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears on becoming the Republican nominee for Governor of Virginia. As the sole candidate to qualify for the Republican primary ballot&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Virginia GOP (@VA_GOP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VA_GOP\/status\/1908592988407869856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Spanberger was declared the Democratic nominee after the deadline to make the ballot passed at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As the Democratic nominee for Governor of Virginia, I look forward to having many more meaningful conversations with all Virginians,&rdquo; Spanberger said in a statement. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Meet your next Governor of Virginia! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SpanbergerForVA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SpanbergerForVA<\/a> is officially our nominee, and we are fired up to knock on more doors, make more phone calls &amp; have more conversations with our neighbors than ever before to elect her.<\/p>\n<p>She&rsquo;s the fighter Virginians need. Let&rsquo;s do this &#128170; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/s0zVFrpfvW\">pic.twitter.com\/s0zVFrpfvW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Virginia Democrats (@vademocrats) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vademocrats\/status\/1907901169109971027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The victor of the race will emerge as the Old Dominion&rsquo;s first female executive in state history. If Earle-Sears prevails, it would also make her the first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ian-haworth-no-one-is-historic-anymore\/\" title=\"Ian Haworth: No-One Is Historic Anymore\">black woman governor<\/a> in the nation&rsquo;s history.<\/p>\n<p>The lieutenant governor narrowly avoided a primary from Chase, who touted herself as &ldquo;Trump in heels,&rdquo; and would have likely forced Earle-Sears into a costly and bruising battle.<\/p>\n<p>Another potential GOP primary challenger, Dave LaRock, dropped out of the race before the Thursday deadline claiming that he could not meet the signature requirement. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680;Governor Youngkin Jumping in Early to Designate His Successor Did Not Make it Easy But We Came Close and for That I am Truly Grateful&#128680;<\/p>\n<p>My fellow Virginians: <\/p>\n<p>It is with regret that I announce that, despite an enormous outpouring of volunteer effort and support which I&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/22GRwA2tTc\">pic.twitter.com\/22GRwA2tTc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dave LaRock For VA Governor (@DaveLaRockForVA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DaveLaRockForVA\/status\/1907881347974349263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Earle-Sears has the backing of Youngkin, the commonwealth&rsquo;s popular governor, and will likely have to run while toeing the line on embracing President <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a>, who never won Virginia in his three presidential campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Spanberger has slammed Trump and Virginia Republicans over the president&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">recent reciprocal tariff announcement<\/a> and efforts to slash the federal workforce. <\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Virginia gubernatorial race, along with New Jersey&rsquo;s gubernatorial race, is one of the first bellwether races that will reveal the public&rsquo;s judgment of Trump&rsquo;s presidency. It&rsquo;s often seen as a warning sign for the midterm elections that follow afterward.<\/p>\n<p>The Virginia election will be held on Nov. 4, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2076316\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2076316\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virginia&#8217;s gubernatorial race features Winsome Earle-Sears vs. Abigail Spanberger<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2658,"featured_media":2420355,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/virginia-gubernatorial-race-set-earle-sears-spanberger.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[52927,37815,52926,32076,43398],"class_list":["post-2420354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-abigail-spanberger","tag-elections-2023","tag-va-governor-race","tag-washington-examiner","tag-winsome-earle-sears"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/virginia-gubernatorial-race-set-earle-sears-spanberger.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2420354","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2658"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2420354"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2420354\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2420358,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2420354\/revisions\/2420358"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2420355"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2420354"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2420354"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2420354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}