November 2, 2021:
GENERAL ELECTION
November 5, 2021:
ABSENTEE BALLOTS DUE BY NOON
November 15, 2021:
ELECTION RESULTS CERTIFIED
GOVERNOR
Youngkin, Glen (R)
REPUBLICAN NOMINEE
Born in Virginia (1967); educated at Rice University (B.S., Mechanical Engineering; B.A., Managerial Studies) and Harvard Business School (MBA), as a Baker Scholar; Private Equity Management, The Carlyle Group (retired); serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board at Harvard Business School; Co-Founder of the Virginia Ready Initiative; married to Suzanne, father of four; currently resides in Northern Virginia.
McAuliffe, Terry (D)
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE
Born in Syracuse, NY (1957); educated at Catholic University (B.A.) and Georgetown University (J.D.); Entrepreneur; former Chair of the Democratic National Committee (2001-2005); founder of the Voting Rights Institute (2001); former Chair of the National Governors Association (2016-2017); served as the 72nd Governor of Virginia (2014-2018); married to Dorothy, father of five; currently resides in McLean.
Blanding, Princess (I)
Born in Newburgh, NY; educated at Morgan State University (B.S., Biology), and also holds an M.Ed. in K-12 Education & Supervision, and an Ed.S in Educational Leadership; Teacher; Advocate; sister of Marcus David Peters; candidate of the new Liberation Party; mother of three; currently resides in Middlesex Co.
Lieutenant Governor
Sears, Winsome (R)
REPUBLICAN NOMINEE
Born in Kingston, Jamaica (1964); educated at Old Dominion University (B.A., English) and Regent University (M.A., Organizational Leadership); Small Business Owner, Electric/Plumbing/Repair; served in the United States Marine Corps (1983-1986); first Black Republican, female veteran, and immigrant woman elected to the House; former Member of the House of Delegates (2002-2004); former Congressional candidate (2004); married to Terence, mother of three; currently resides in Winchester.
Ayala, Hala (D)
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE
Born in Alexandria, VA (1973); educated at University of Phoenix (A.S.); Cyber Security Specialist; past employment includes Department of Homeland Security; one of the first Latinx delegates elected to the House; mother of two; currently resides in Lake Ridge. Member of the House of Delegates (HD-51): 2018-
Attorney General
Miyares, Jason (R)
REPUBLICAN NOMINEE
Born in Greensboro, NC (1976); educated at James Madison University (B.B.A.) and the College of William & Mary School of Law (J.D.); Attorney; former Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Virginia Beach; served as Congressman Scott Rigell’s campaign manager, and later as Rigell’s advisor; married to Page, father of three; currently resides in Virginia Beach. Member of the House of Delegates (HD-82): 2016-
Herring, Mark (D)
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE
Born in Johnson City, TN (1961); educated at University of Richmond (B.A., Foreign Affairs and Economics; M.A., Foreign Affairs) and University of Richmond (J.D.); Attorney; former Town Attorney for Lovettsville (1992-1999); served on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (2000-2003); former Member of the Senate, 33rd District (2006-2014); filed brief in federal lawsuit asking the Virginia Marriage Amendment to be struck down; took the case for Obamacare to the U.S. Supreme Court; married to Laura, father of two; currently resides in Northern Virginia. Attorney General of Virginia: 2014-
PRELIMINARY ELECTION RESULTS: OVERVIEW
| CANDIDATE | # VOTES | % VOTE | NOTES |
| Blanding, Princess (I) | 22,624 | 0.69% |
2,454 of 2,456 precincts reporting 4,694 estimated outstanding early votes |
| McAuliffe, Terry (D) | 1,593,637 | 48.55% |
2,454 of 2,456 precincts reporting 4,694 estimated outstanding early votes |
| Youngkin, Glen (R) | 1,663,736 | 50.68% |
2,454 of 2,456 precincts reporting 4,694 estimated outstanding early votes |
*Results on 11/3/2021 at 9:00 a.m.
| CANDIDATE | # VOTES | % VOTE | NOTES |
| Ayala, Hala (D) | 1,602,975 | 49.08% |
2,454 of 2,456 precincts reporting 4,694 estimated outstanding early votes |
| Sears, Winsome | 1,659,919 | 50.82% |
2,454 of 2,456 precincts reporting 4,694 estimated outstanding early votes |
*Results on 11/3/2021 at 9:00 a.m.
| CANDIDATE | # VOTES | % VOTE | NOTES |
| Herring, Mark (D) | 1,614,622 | 49.43% |
2,454 of 2,456 precincts reporting 4,694 estimated outstanding early votes |
| Miyares, Jason (R) | 1,649,013 | 49.43% |
2,454 of 2,456 precincts reporting 4,694 estimated outstanding early votes |
*Results on 11/3/2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Polling Data
Campaign Financial Data
| CANDIDATE | RAISED* | CASH ON HAND** | NOTES** |
| Blanding, Princess (I) | $20,599 | $7,739 | 47 total donations received during 5/28-6/30/21 cycle |
| McAuliffe, Terry (D) | $20,330,101 | $9,031,149 | 14,034 total donations received during 5/28-6/30/21 cycle |
| Youngkin, Glen (R) | $19,564,425 | $2,636,310 |
3,785 total donations received during 5/28-6/30/21 cycle (Includes $12M loan) |
*Total from 2020-2021 (updated 7/16/2021) **As of 6/30/2021 report
| CANDIDATE | RAISED* | CASH ON HAND** | NOTES** |
| Ayala, Hala (D) | $1,563,354 | $376,169 | 828 total donations received during 5/28-6/30/21 cycle |
| Sears, Winsome | $750,347 | $214,325 | 2,008 total donations received during 5/28-6/30/21 cycle |
*Total from 2020-2021 (updated 7/16/2021) **As of 6/30/2021 report
| CANDIDATE | RAISED* | CASH ON HAND** | NOTES** |
| Herring, Mark (D) | $3,580,375 | $274,098 | 692 total donations received during 5/28-6/30/21 cycle |
| Miyares, Jason (R) | $1,211,691 | $569,496 | 740 total donations received during 5/28-6/30/21 cycle |
*Total from 2020-2021 (updated 7/16/21) **As of 6/30/2021 report
