John Reid, the GOP nominee for lieutenant governor, on Monday directed his campaign lawyers to send a cease and desist letter to Matt Moran, the head of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Spirit of Virginia PAC. (Photo courtesy of John Reid)
Three contenders — Republican incumbent Jason Miyares, and Democrats Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor — are aiming to become Virginia’s top prosecutor. The Mercury asked the attorney general hopefuls to answer a questionnaire to outline their vision for the role, their priorities concerning crime and consumer protection, and what qualifies them
Ahead of primary day on June 17, Virginia’s lieutenant governor contenders share their experience, legislative priorities and goals, in their own words
What:
2025 primary elections (voters select party nominees to compete in general elections in November)
When:
• On Election Day – June 17, 2025 (Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.) at these polling locations.
• Absentee voting in person – Voters may cast absentee ballots in person through Saturday,
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Democrat and Henrico County School Board member Alicia Atkins will contest longtime Virginia Delegate Delores McQuinn in a party primary election June 17 for the right to seek Virginia’s 81st