2021 Virginia Gubernatorial Election
Virginia s gubernatorial election is nov.
2021 virginia gubernatorial election. Thus 2021 2025 2029 and 2033 are all gubernatorial election years. The 2021 virginia gubernatorial election will be held on november 2 2021 to elect the next governor of virginia. Legally the inauguration is always held the second wednesday in the january after an election.
Of those that do all but virginia limit a governor to two four year terms or to eight years in office. Virginia republican announces gubernatorial run for 2021. Incumbent democratic governor ralph northam is unable to run for reelection as the constitution of virginia prohibits the officeholder from serving consecutive terms.
The 2021 virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election will be held on november 2 2021. In virginia s case elections are held in the year after a presidential and before a midterm. Richmond va january 9.
Whether as a republican or a third party candidate riggleman likely would face a tough road in a state that is turning increasingly democratic. Amanda chase r chesterfield arrives for the state of. On april 12 2020 governor ralph northam d signed hb1 sb111 into law established no excuse early voting 45 days prior to an election.
The legislation was set to take effect in the november 3 2020 election. The table and map below show what seats are up for election and the current incumbent in each race. There are two democratic seats up for election in 2021.