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The Virginia Mercury’s 2025 elections questionnaire: lieutenant governor

Ahead of primary day on June 17, Virginia’s lieutenant governor contenders share their experience, legislative priorities and goals, in their own words

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With seven contenders vying to become Virginia’s next lieutenant governor, the Mercury asked all the hopefuls to answer a questionnaire to outline their political and legislative experiences, their plans should they be elected to preside over the state senate, and their positions on policy that shapes citizens’ lives. Here are their responses.

Republicans

John Reid

Democrats

Alex Bastani

Ghazala Hashmi

Babur Lateef

Aaron Rouse

Victor Salgado (did not complete questionnaire)

Levar Stoney

One Democrat will emerge as the party’s nominee after Tuesday’s primary elections, setting up a face-off against Reid on Election Day in November. Follow the Mercury’s 2025 Virginia elections and politics coverage on our website and subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed.


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