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Virginia

State government overview

The governor of Virginia is Abigail Spanberger (Democratic), in office since January 2026. In Congress, Virginia is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 11 representatives. The Virginia General Assembly has a 40-seat Senate and a 100-seat House of Delegates. The next regular legislative election is in 2027.

Governor of Virginia

Abigail Spanberger

Democratic · In office since January 2026

Source: National Governors Association

Virginia in Congress

8 Democrats, 5 Republicans

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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Virginia General Assembly

Senate · 40 seats
21 Democratic, 19 Republican
House of Delegates · 100 seats · 99 members listed
63 Democratic, 36 Republican
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8,705,170
Population
$93,170
Median income
4.3%
Unemployment
39.0
Median age

Education

High school or higher91.6%
Bachelor's or higher42.2%
Graduate or professional18.5%

Housing

Median home value$383,700
Median rent$1,579
Homeownership rate67.3%
9.9%
Poverty rate
$50,666
Per capita income
65.4%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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