Virginia Elections Make History with Diverse Nominees | JQJO

Virginia will make history in its upcoming November elections. Senator Ghazala Hashmi secured the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, becoming the first Muslim and Indian-American to achieve this milestone. She narrowly defeated Levar Stoney. Hashmi will face Republican John Reid, the first openly gay man to receive a major party's endorsement for statewide office in Virginia. Meanwhile, Democrat Abigail Spanberger will challenge Republican Winsome Earle-Sears for governor, ensuring Virginia's first female governor. Jay Jones secured the Democratic nomination for attorney general.