Virginia will elect its first woman as governor as Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger look to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Virginia is one of two states, the other being New Jersey, that have marquee gubernatorial races this November and will give some insight into how voters are evaluating President Donald Trump‘s second administration.

Virginia residents are casting ballots in a handful of days for myriad closely watched races from the governor’s office to the House of Delegates, as Republicans and Democrats battle to tilt the balance of power in the state.

Track the latest polls about Democrat Jay Jones and Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in the Virginia attorney general election.

History says: when Virginia votes, the nation should pay attention. The Commonwealth’s elections have long been a preview of America’s political future — and this year, all eyes are once again on Richmond.

With one week until the Virginia gubernatorial election, Abigail Spanberger is ahead by seven points in the most recent poll.

Early voting began on September 19 and, according to the Virginia Public Access Project early voting turnout is high. As of Monday October 27, VPAP reports 1,033,226 have been cast in early voting. The overwhelming majority of the early votes have been in person with people going to actual polling locations rather than mailing in ballots.

Early voting continues through Saturday in a critical election in Virginia to determine the next governor, House of Delegates seats and lots of local races.

President Trump weighed in on Tuesday’s elections in Virginia and New Jersey, warning in a Truth Social post that a vote for Democrats is a “death wish.”  “Virginia and New Jersey, VOTE REPUBLICAN

Virginia is barreling toward a Nov. 4 general election in which voters will choose a new governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general while also deciding all 100 seats in the House of Delegates.

The gubernatorial race between Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears has been contentious. Here's everything you need to know.